KC Disability Inclusion Network

​Launched in June 2019, our Partners gather each month to build relationships 
​that break down barriers and expedite the hiring process
Our Vision 
Create a space for connections between business, community and academic partners to streamline the hiring and inclusion of candidates with disabilities. 
​​Our Purpose 
Elevate disability inclusion in the Greater Kansas City area.
2020 Monthly meetings on 3rd Tuesday
​8:30-10:00 
First Quarter:  January 21  |  February 18  |  March 17
Second Quarter:  April 14  |  May 19  |  June 16

Thank you to Gold Partner, SkillPath, for hosting our 2020 meetings!
6900 Squibb Rd, Mission KS 66202

Overview
  • We are building relationships between business, community agencies and colleges/universities to expedite the process
    for companies to fill jobs and people with disabilities to get hired
  • Unique partnership = Business Partners (Bronze and above) + Pivotal Partners (community agencies) + Academic Partners
    career services at area colleges/universities)    ​
  • Representatives from All Partners convene monthly for facilitated and focused discussion

Expected Outcomes 
  • Elevate the hiring and inclusion process  
  • Candidates get employed
  • Businesses fill openings
  • Partners provide employment metrics for their KC Disability Inclusion Network efforts

Who Attends
  • Business Partners, Pivotal Partners and Academic Partners
  • Prospective partners may attend 2 meetings as a guest
  • Attendees are:
    • Business leadership – Disability Inclusion, HR, Talent Acquisition leaders
    • Pivotal Partner leadership – CEO, Employment Services leader
    • Academic leadership – Career Services leader
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Explore your options in the Partnership section or contact us.
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​Darla Wilkerson, Executive Director - darla@disabilityin-gkc.org
Brenda Perkins, Business Relations Consultant - brenda@disabilityin-gkc.org