Advancing disability inclusion through learning and development webinars
April 22, 2021
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Dr. Scott Robertson, ODEP
Co-sponsored by: 
Children's Mercy Hospital
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Session Objective:
Dr. Robertson will highlight the key focus of employment as a social determinant of health, which bears great importance in the current new normal. He will define
and describe neurodiversity at work and neurodivergence before discussing key strategies for employers to support talented neurodivergent workers to drive
business missions.
Dr. Robertson will highlight the key focus of employment as a social determinant of health, which bears great importance in the current new normal. He will define
and describe neurodiversity at work and neurodivergence before discussing key strategies for employers to support talented neurodivergent workers to drive
business missions.
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Learning Objectives:
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Who Should Attend:
Questions - contact brenda@disabilityin-gkc.org |
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Disability:IN GKC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®.
This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org |
May 11, 2021
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Disability:IN GKC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 1 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org |
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Pamela Elgin, MA, LPC - Presenter
About the Speaker
Pamela Elgin, MA, LPC joined Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin in the Winter of 2020 after working there as an EAP consultant for some time. As the
Sr. EAP Counselor, she works exclusively with Employees as a Mental Health resource for therapy, education, and debriefings; a covered benefit for the employees. She also works closely with leaders across the organization to look at better ways to combat the stigma of Mental Health in our workplace as well as promote the use of Mental Health resources available to staff. Previously, Pam has worked in the hospital inpatient and outpatient sector managing and facilitating groups and individuals working on Behavioral Health issues. She also worked in the University setting making it safer for students to come forward to deal with such issues as depression, anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Pam has had her own private practice since 1999 and doing Employee Assistance work for the last 12 years. Pam has 6 kids,( ½ fully launched) and 5 Irish Wolfhounds. |
PAST WEBINARS
March 25, 2021
"The Intersectionality of Employee/Business Resource Groups"
Offered in partnership by Disbility:IN of Greater Kansas City, Chicagoland and Wisconsin with panelists: Jennifer Hertha, UMB Bank;
Ari Copeland, Black & Veatch; Laura Isaacs, Grant Thornton LLP and Karina Sanchez, Grant Thornton LLP.
January 21, 2021
"Building a Resilient Workforce"
Haley Prophet, Senior Wellbeing Specialist, Garmin International. Haley has 20+ years in the corporate wellness industry. In her current role, she focuses on implementation of well-rounded multi-dimensional wellbeing offerings to Garmin's nationwide workforce. Haley is an Emporia State University graduate and holds multiple professional recognitions and certifications including Top 100 Health Promotion Professionals 2014, Top 50 Health Promotion Professionals 2016 from the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). She currently serves as the Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Action Team chair as part of the Healthy KC initiative iwth the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. Haley is a board member with Big Shifts Foundation as well as GateWay of Hope and serves as a member of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (H.E.R.O.) on behalf of Garmin.
January 13, 2021
"Understanding Trauma; Promoting Resilience"
Marsha Morgan, Founder, Resilience Builders. Marsha retired from Truman Medical Center (TMC) February 2016. There, she served as the Chief Operating Officer for Behavioral Health for 23 years. During her career of 45 years, she was always an advocate for people with mental illnesses and disabilities. Marsha has been involved with creating trauma informed and resilient organizations since 2009. Since 2016, Marsha created her company, Resilience Builders. She has co-facilitated learning collaboratives in Missouri, facilitated trauma responsive trainings for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, supported Trauma Matters KC grant implementation, and is working with the Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice, a National organization promoting trauma informed policy and practice across the nation. She has also provided training and organizational consultation to schools, early childhood providers, first responders, community mental health centers, healthcare systems, and communities. Her community involvement includes being a co-founder of Trauma Matters KC and serving on the following community boards and committees - Missouri Coalition of Community Behavioral Healthcare, Chamber of Commerce Healthy KC Behavioral Health Committee, Community Network for Behavioral Health Care, and Metro Council of Community Mental Health Centers.
Candis Boily, MSCP, LPC is a Therapist and Crisis Manager at Tri-County Mental Health (TCMHS) and Team Lead for the Crisis Counseling Program powered by FEMA. Having worked in the field of secondary trauma and self-care for the past 9 years, Candis is a leader in self-care, trauma, and disaster relief at Tri-County Mental Health. She continues to be a passionate advocate for others to prioritize self-care to ensure the health and longevity of their careers.
November 19, 2020
"Removing the Barriers: Making Your Web Sites Accessible to People with Disabilities"
George Calvert - Information Technology, Jack Henry & Associates
Since losing his vision in 2012, George has grown passionate about disability inclusion and making the Internet accessible to everyone. He manages several software development groups at Jack Henry and Associates, a national financial software company. In addition, he has served on the Disability:IN GKC board since 2017 and currently serves as Board President. His professional experience over the past 34 years includes writing software, managing a software consulting firm, serving as corporate counsel for the FDIC, practicing law with a small local firm and teaching college business law classes.
Since losing his vision in 2012, George has grown passionate about disability inclusion and making the Internet accessible to everyone. He manages several software development groups at Jack Henry and Associates, a national financial software company. In addition, he has served on the Disability:IN GKC board since 2017 and currently serves as Board President. His professional experience over the past 34 years includes writing software, managing a software consulting firm, serving as corporate counsel for the FDIC, practicing law with a small local firm and teaching college business law classes.
October 28, 2020
"Where to Begin! Getting Started with Disability Inclusion at Your Organization"
Cara Pelletier - Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging, Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software
Cara holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School. As Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging with Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software, Cara is responsible for the organization's diversity and inclusion strategy and programs across the globe. She’s passionate about helping leaders connect their heads with their hearts, create welcoming and inclusive teams, and lead their teams to greater levels of success. Cara came out as a queer woman at the age of 32 and was diagnosed with autism at the age of 41. She's figuring it all out as she goes.
Cara Pelletier - Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging, Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software
Cara holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a Certificate in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School. As Sr. Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging with Kronos Incorporated and Ultimate Software, Cara is responsible for the organization's diversity and inclusion strategy and programs across the globe. She’s passionate about helping leaders connect their heads with their hearts, create welcoming and inclusive teams, and lead their teams to greater levels of success. Cara came out as a queer woman at the age of 32 and was diagnosed with autism at the age of 41. She's figuring it all out as she goes.
August 26, 2020
"How to Become a Leading Edge Hiring Manager - Unconscious Bias and Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions"
Access webinar recording HERE
Derrick Nelson - Corporate Inclusion & Diversity Manager, Commerce Bank - Unconscious Bias in the Hiring Proces"
Bias is personal, cultural and institutional. Most often it is invisible to those who have it. The reality is that we all have bias, and our unconscious is more powerful than you think. The good news is that you can train your unconscious and there are simple ways of mitigating implicit bias. This session will focus on the implicit attitudes or stereotypes that shape how we engage others and make decisions in the workplace.
Bias is personal, cultural and institutional. Most often it is invisible to those who have it. The reality is that we all have bias, and our unconscious is more powerful than you think. The good news is that you can train your unconscious and there are simple ways of mitigating implicit bias. This session will focus on the implicit attitudes or stereotypes that shape how we engage others and make decisions in the workplace.
Darla Wilkerson - Executive Director, Disability:IN Greater Kansas City - "Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions"
As hiring managers and recruiters, our jobs are to pay close attention to the bottom line, and to do that effectively we need the right talent for the job. We recruit candidates from many sources and yet, are still facing a labor shortage. Our nation is at a 50-year low in unemployment and candidates with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate than any other candidate pool. So how can we begin to bridge this gap of unfilled jobs and unemployed candidates? This session will provide tools to shape your perception and dispel some myths and misconceptions that lead to barriers to employment when interviewing and hiring people with disabilities.
As hiring managers and recruiters, our jobs are to pay close attention to the bottom line, and to do that effectively we need the right talent for the job. We recruit candidates from many sources and yet, are still facing a labor shortage. Our nation is at a 50-year low in unemployment and candidates with disabilities have the highest unemployment rate than any other candidate pool. So how can we begin to bridge this gap of unfilled jobs and unemployed candidates? This session will provide tools to shape your perception and dispel some myths and misconceptions that lead to barriers to employment when interviewing and hiring people with disabilities.
July 21, 2020
"Inclusive Interviewing to Increase Your Diversity" - KC Disability Inclusion Network program - Access webinar recording HERE
Jill Webb has been in the workforce inclusion field for 10 years and completed her Master’s degree in Public Administration in Nonprofit Management from Park University in 2019. During that time, she started her own business and individual consulting to increase training and employment opportunities. She recently revitalized an employment program at Sherwood Autism Center. Previously, she worked at Easterseals Midwest, where she was the Employment, Pre-Employment, and Community Integration Manager. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Pre-Law from University of Missouri Kansas City, in addition to being a Certified Employment Support Professional, CESP Facilitator, and an active member of the Missouri Association of People Supporting Employment First. Jill’s passion for helping adults find meaningful work stems from her belief that employment is an important part of living a fulfilling life and should be an option regardless of the disability.
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November 24, 2020
"Demystifying the Hiring of People with Disabilities: Hiring and Retaining Qualified Talent" June 23, 2020
Taking Action During COVID-19 Crisis to Hire and Retain People with Disabilities - Access webinar recording HERE |
Diversity & Inclusion Workshop Series
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Andy Traub, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President, Human Resources and Allied Inclusionworks and Allied Global Services
Andy is the first end-to-end solution, helping connect employers to talented job seekers who face challenges to employment including veterans, individuals with disabilities and fair chance candidates. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, and is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in both disability and diversity employment.
Andy is the first end-to-end solution, helping connect employers to talented job seekers who face challenges to employment including veterans, individuals with disabilities and fair chance candidates. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, SPHR, SHRM-CSP, and is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in both disability and diversity employment.
Darla Wilkerson - Executive Director, Disability:IN Greater Kansas City - "Dispelling Myths & Misconceptions"
Darla has over 33 years of experience connecting businesses to people with disabilities for employment.
Since joining Disability:IN GKC in 2014, Darla has been a key player in directing the programs and services.
n January 2019, she became Executive Director and manages all aspects of Disability:IN GKC's operations,
achieving success in collaboration with business partners and the Board of Directors.
Darla has over 33 years of experience connecting businesses to people with disabilities for employment.
Since joining Disability:IN GKC in 2014, Darla has been a key player in directing the programs and services.
n January 2019, she became Executive Director and manages all aspects of Disability:IN GKC's operations,
achieving success in collaboration with business partners and the Board of Directors.
June 16, 2020
"Celebrating the ADA 30th Anniversary - An Overview of its History and Looking Forward"
"Celebrating the ADA 30th Anniversary - An Overview of its History and Looking Forward"
Julie Brinkhoff, Co-Director/PI, Great Plains ADA Center
Julie directs the Great Plains ADA Center's core service activities including training, technical assistance, product development, and dissemination. Julie has extensive experience in designing and disseminating training programs and materials on a variety of topics related to the ADA. She has assisted numerous communities in meeting ADA compliance obligations, developing ADA implementation policies/strategies, and meeting Project Civic Access requirements. Her primary areas of expertise are ADA employment provisions, service animals, accessible web design, customer service, and Title II and III ADA implementation. She is especially interested in designing and disseminating information in effective, user-friendly formats through multi-media. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Missouri and has been involved with the Center since 1995. |
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May 19, 2020
"A Closer Look at the Employee Lifecycle"
"A Closer Look at the Employee Lifecycle"
Andy Traub, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Vice President, Human Resources and Allied Inclusionworks and Allied Global Services
Over the past two decades, Andy has developed and implemented talent acquisition/ management for entities ranging from government to national employers, including AMC Entertainment, Google, Best Buy, Walgreens, Office Depot, Toys"R"Us, Amazon, Starbucks, Sodexo and Kroger to name a few of the major brands. He was also lead consultant on the Workplace Initiative Team of the Poses Family Foundation to develop inclusion strategies for national employers receiving funding from the foundation. He has also served as the Managing Director for the National Organization on Disability where he created several innovative programs and products (including the
Disability Employment Tracker) to help national employers develop strategic programs designed to effectively attract, on-board, manage
and retain individuals with disabilities.
Over the past two decades, Andy has developed and implemented talent acquisition/ management for entities ranging from government to national employers, including AMC Entertainment, Google, Best Buy, Walgreens, Office Depot, Toys"R"Us, Amazon, Starbucks, Sodexo and Kroger to name a few of the major brands. He was also lead consultant on the Workplace Initiative Team of the Poses Family Foundation to develop inclusion strategies for national employers receiving funding from the foundation. He has also served as the Managing Director for the National Organization on Disability where he created several innovative programs and products (including the
Disability Employment Tracker) to help national employers develop strategic programs designed to effectively attract, on-board, manage
and retain individuals with disabilities.
May 14, 2020
"The Value of Disability Inclusion in Supplier Diversity"
"The Value of Disability Inclusion in Supplier Diversity"
Philip DeVielgher - Vice President of Supplier Diversity, Disability:IN
Develops and leads Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier diversity program strategy and execution. As a passionate advocate committed to providing relevant and innovative supplier diversity & inclusion expertise, he has been actively involved with Disability:IN’s
supplier diversity program since its inception in 2010. With more than 20 years of corporate experience in supplier diversity, human resources and talent acquisition, as well as nearly 10 years of entrepreneurship and non-profit leadership in supplier diversity, he brings a unique perspective to his role.
Develops and leads Disability:IN’s global supply chain and supplier diversity program strategy and execution. As a passionate advocate committed to providing relevant and innovative supplier diversity & inclusion expertise, he has been actively involved with Disability:IN’s
supplier diversity program since its inception in 2010. With more than 20 years of corporate experience in supplier diversity, human resources and talent acquisition, as well as nearly 10 years of entrepreneurship and non-profit leadership in supplier diversity, he brings a unique perspective to his role.
Cami Turcotte, Manager of Certification and Supplier Engagement, Disability:IN
With Disability:IN since 2012 as an administrative coordinator focused on organizing and implementing on-going business operations,
Cami works to certify disability-owned businesses, as well as ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the Supplier Diversity Program.
Born in Florida she spent the first 29 years of her life in the “Sunshine State.” Cami attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida,
and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. She has worked primarily with law firms the majority of her career and also brings her extensive accounting and organizational experience to the team. Her husband is a retired Naval Flight Officer, who spent 25 years in the Navy. They have finally put down roots in the Jacksonville, FL area.
With Disability:IN since 2012 as an administrative coordinator focused on organizing and implementing on-going business operations,
Cami works to certify disability-owned businesses, as well as ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the Supplier Diversity Program.
Born in Florida she spent the first 29 years of her life in the “Sunshine State.” Cami attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida,
and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. She has worked primarily with law firms the majority of her career and also brings her extensive accounting and organizational experience to the team. Her husband is a retired Naval Flight Officer, who spent 25 years in the Navy. They have finally put down roots in the Jacksonville, FL area.
April 30, 2020
"Disability-Focused ERG/BRGs"
"Disability-Focused ERG/BRGs"
John Robinson - CEO of Our Ability
John Robinson and his colleagues at Our Ability have worked with dozens of businesses the past 10 years on creating, enhancing and broadcasting business resource groups. Their work is essential for the internal growth of a strong resource group of individuals with disabilities, individuals with family members, as well as allies in the community. They engage the voices of strong leaders to elevate growth of a strong community that supports inclusion throughout all levels of a corporation.
In March 2018, John was awarded the Capital Region Chamber Champion of the Year, in front of 1100 New York business leaders. John proudly accepted one of 10 national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2014 in Washington D.C. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability has a coalition of forty (40)
New York State businesses interested in hiring individuals with disabilities. John was the subject of “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story,” a public television documentary and “Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination,” a 2009 published autobiography.
John Robinson and his colleagues at Our Ability have worked with dozens of businesses the past 10 years on creating, enhancing and broadcasting business resource groups. Their work is essential for the internal growth of a strong resource group of individuals with disabilities, individuals with family members, as well as allies in the community. They engage the voices of strong leaders to elevate growth of a strong community that supports inclusion throughout all levels of a corporation.
In March 2018, John was awarded the Capital Region Chamber Champion of the Year, in front of 1100 New York business leaders. John proudly accepted one of 10 national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2014 in Washington D.C. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability has a coalition of forty (40)
New York State businesses interested in hiring individuals with disabilities. John was the subject of “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story,” a public television documentary and “Get Off Your Knees: A Story of Faith, Courage, and Determination,” a 2009 published autobiography.
March 12, 2020
"Culture Transformation: What HR and D&I Leaders Need to Know"
"Culture Transformation: What HR and D&I Leaders Need to Know"
Beth Butler J.D. - Executive Director, Disability:IN North Carolina
Beth Butler, J.D. has over 20 years’ experience providing subject matter expertise to Fortune 50 companies in ADA Accommodations process and disability inclusion strategies. As Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina with extensive experience in the private sector, Beth has specialized skills in balancing risk mitigation while promoting full accessibility to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supply chain. Ms. Butler is leading North Carolina toward the goal of disability inclusion and equality for all. Ms. Butler achieved her law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1993, joining the AL State Bar in 1994. Ms. Butler has focused her entire career on advancing disability employment. In her early career Ms. Butler worked in the financial services industry supporting Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance programs with SouthTrust Bank in Birmingham, AL before her corporate relocation to Charlotte, NC in 2007 with Wachovia Bank. Ms. Butler continued her career as a leader in Disability and Accommodations compliance while also serving as Board Chair of the Board of Directors for Disability:IN (formerly USBLN).
After leading the development and implementation of a centralized accommodation process at Lowe’s Companies, in 2016, Ms. Butler joined the Disability:IN Inclusion Works team, (formerly USBLN’s Going For Gold (GFG) team, as a Disability Inclusion Consultant. Working with companies like 3M, Qualcomm and Facebook Ms. Butler focused specifically on guiding companies and building comprehensive disability inclusion strategies that began a transformation of their corporate culture. Ms. Butler currently leads the NC Employment Collaborative, (a three-year project funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities) that brings together agencies and businesses charged with statewide workforce development. Legally blind since birth, Beth leverages her experiences both personally and professionally to challenge companies to think, act and lead differently.
Beth Butler, J.D. has over 20 years’ experience providing subject matter expertise to Fortune 50 companies in ADA Accommodations process and disability inclusion strategies. As Executive Director of Disability:IN North Carolina with extensive experience in the private sector, Beth has specialized skills in balancing risk mitigation while promoting full accessibility to support the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce, marketplace and supply chain. Ms. Butler is leading North Carolina toward the goal of disability inclusion and equality for all. Ms. Butler achieved her law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama in 1993, joining the AL State Bar in 1994. Ms. Butler has focused her entire career on advancing disability employment. In her early career Ms. Butler worked in the financial services industry supporting Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Compliance programs with SouthTrust Bank in Birmingham, AL before her corporate relocation to Charlotte, NC in 2007 with Wachovia Bank. Ms. Butler continued her career as a leader in Disability and Accommodations compliance while also serving as Board Chair of the Board of Directors for Disability:IN (formerly USBLN).
After leading the development and implementation of a centralized accommodation process at Lowe’s Companies, in 2016, Ms. Butler joined the Disability:IN Inclusion Works team, (formerly USBLN’s Going For Gold (GFG) team, as a Disability Inclusion Consultant. Working with companies like 3M, Qualcomm and Facebook Ms. Butler focused specifically on guiding companies and building comprehensive disability inclusion strategies that began a transformation of their corporate culture. Ms. Butler currently leads the NC Employment Collaborative, (a three-year project funded by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities) that brings together agencies and businesses charged with statewide workforce development. Legally blind since birth, Beth leverages her experiences both personally and professionally to challenge companies to think, act and lead differently.
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