In some way, I believe all of you follow this simple motto in your daily actions.  You look at all possibilities and focus on the business advantage of hiring people with disabilities.  You believe in creating a welcoming and belonging work environment for everyone because it makes good business sense and makes us better human beings. And most importantly, you have all surrounded yourself with amazing people.

The future success of your organization is contingent on equitable experiences for your people. From recruitment to partnership, you’re working hard to give every person an equitable opportunity to grow and to thrive as part of our community of solvers. You understand that establishing and maintaining a fair, equitable and welcoming environment for all people requires building a culture of belonging: a shift from awareness to empathy — while demonstrating inclusive leadership that cultivates trust among your people and your clients.

In preparation for Judy Quigley's retirement, the Board of Directors is pursuing a new executive director for Disability:IN Wisconsin.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to disabilityinwisconsin@gmail.com. This position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, we encourage you to apply by June 30, 2023.  

Thursday, June 15^th, 2023

American Family Insurance

6000 American Parkway

Madison, WI

7:30 – 8:00 Welcome & Continental Breakfast

8:00 – 9:00 –Greet Then Meet (We want to meet you too!)

Victor Agapov is CEO of Wallo Brands and a DIW Board Member since its inception. Victor is skilled as an entrepreneur and is a certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE).

Wallo Brands' marketing partner had the opportunity to advertise on the NASDAQ board in Times Square for their clients. Victor asked if he could feature his company, his leaders, and then he asked if they could feature Disability:IN Wisconsin's newest employer award. The rest, as they say, is history.

Consider Victor Agapov's advice on following through on your business ideas:

"When I have an opportunity, I don't want to have any regrets in pursuing my ideas. What is the worst that could happen? They can always say no, and I can feel good about asking."

Victor created the Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM to reach businesses of all sizes and industries that foster a change in culture to encourage and promote a workplace where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully.

To celebrate and acknowledge businesses that have fostered a change in culture to encourage and promote a workplace where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully, Disability:IN Wisconsin is proud to present the 1st Annual Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM Award, honoring a company who is working to achieve disability inclusion and equity. 

·      Share your strategies for improving disability employment opportunities

·      Recognize the hard work and dedication of employees who have contributed to your company’s success

·      Highlight proactive steps to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified people with disabilities

·      Join the ranks of other notable organizations who are working to achieve disability inclusion and equity

·      Promote industry firsts and significant accomplishments