Judy Quigley
Executive Director
Disability:IN Wisconsin
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From our Executive Director |
Some exciting news to share with our community. Governor Tony Evers announced on June 29, 2022 that Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW) was awarded a Workforce Innovation Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.
“We are thrilled to partner with Disability:IN Wisconsin on the Think Ability Wisconsin project. Disability:IN Wisconsin's important work and expansive partnership network are invaluable to the project. Together, we will continue to connect people with disabilities with meaningful employment, while educating employers to increase job access and expectations.
We can't wait to get started.”
Dawn Nuoffer, President/CEO of DSAW
Press Release: Gov. Evers Announces $23.3 Million to Support Early Childhood Education, Reduce Barriers to Workers Entering the Workforce (govdelivery.com)
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Pictured at award ceremony for the Workforce Innovation Grant with Governor Evers is Dawn Nuoffer (fourth from left), President/CEO of Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW), Judy Quigley, Executive Director of Disability:IN Wisconsin, and Tracy Glorioso, Chair of Disability:IN Wisconsin Board of Directors
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Welcome to our Newest Members |
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Johnson Financial Group
Sustaining Member
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Marcus Corporation
Sustaining Member
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2022 Wisconsin Ability Summit
Achieving Positive Business Outcomes Through Inclusion & Equity
hosted by Disability:IN Wisconsin
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SPONSORED BY ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Registration will open August 2022
Reach out to Judy Quigley today for sponsorship benefits
$1,000 Champion Level
$750 Advocate Level
$500 Supporter Level
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Excitement for Summit Featured Speaker
Randy Lewis
Founder and President Nogwog Fund
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Randy Lewis is the Founder and President of the Nogwog Fund, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation. He is author of No Greatness Without Goodness which was released in 2014 and was named by Fast Company as one of its “10 New
Books You Need to Read This Year”.
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In 2014 Mr. Lewis launched the Nogwog Disability Initiative to assist businesses and communities in developing and launching disability hiring initiatives that result in a more inclusive and effective workforce for business, improve the well-being of the community and have positive impact for all those involved, with and without disabilities. He has helped senior executives of companies across the country and abroad to launch their own disability hiring initiatives including Lowe’s, P&G, Best Buy, UPS, Marks & Spencer (UK) and Ica (Sweden). |
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At U.S. Bank, they believe in creating a workplace where employees know they belong, their voices matter and their ideas are valued. They expect this culture to be upheld by everyone – from our executive leaders to people in customer-facing roles and everywhere in between. Their business resource groups are made of more than 100 chapters across our global footprint. These employee-led groups are at the heart of our culture, promoting intersectionality and belonging while celebrating the human experience and cultural differences.
In the first half of this session, they will cover programs and resources that support our employee experience, such as onboarding, centralized accommodations, self ID campaign, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and our Business Resource Groups, with a specific focus on the Disability BRG.
In the second half of the session, they will hold a panel discussion with several of the Disability BRG Focus Chapter leaders, who will share how their chapters work, the purpose of support circles, and the successful outcomes of their chapter’s efforts.
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE
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With sponsorship from Rockwell Automation, Disability:IN Wisconsin will host our 2nd Charity Golf Outing.
Last year was awesome! This year will be a new course for us to play. Please hold the date to golf, network, and celebrate together.
Thank you to Bay Marine, CAI, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, PNC, and TeamSoft
These are five of the sponsors of this year's event. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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Disability:IN funded this video highlighting the business case for disability inclusion.
They partnered with Dustin Grella, certified DOBE Dusty Studio.
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