Judy Quigley
Executive Director
Disability:IN Wisconsin
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From our Executive Director |
AWARD
An award is a tangible form of recognition of efforts deserving to be celebrated.
Disability:IN Wisconsin wants to celebrate you.
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The 2023 Top Disability-Friendly Employer in Wisconsin celebrates and acknowledges a business that has 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 Wisconsin AwardTM, honoring a company that is working to achieve disability inclusion and equity.
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This year the award ceremony will be held at the 2023 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit on October 12 at American Family Insurance. During the award ceremony, we want the two award winners to know that their work is valued. We want to show benefits of the work that is being done in disability inclusion. We want to share your outstanding success at the Summit.
Nominations for both awards are open until JULY 20. Which companies and leaders do you know that should be recognized this year?
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Disability:IN Wisconsin
Member Volunteer Spotlight
:INspired and :INvolved
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Mary Dess
Northwestern Mutual
Disability:IN Wisconsin Program Committee Chair for 2023
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Mary Dess' impact on Disability:IN Wisconsin's mission |
From Judy Quigley: "Since DIW's beginning, in 2018, Mary has had an impact on DIsability:IN Wisconsin. She has continuously served on our program committee, first as a champion for the first Summit in 2019 held at Northwestern Mutual. Over 150 professionals attended this inaugural event.
Today, Mary is the chair of the program committee, helping us celebrate our 5th anniversary and guiding the planning for our 5th Summit being held October 12, 2023 at American Family Insurance. Under Mary's leadership, we have a goal of reaching 225 professionals."
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From Mary Dess, "It has been a great honor to participate in such a wonderful organization as Disability:IN Wisconsin. My journey of working for persons with a disability is driven by the motivation of our son Sam’s dream to live life just like everyone else. He wants the world to realize that persons like him want to go to college, have a significant other, live independently, and have gainful employment.
As we started to develop the Disability Alliance Employee Resource Group at Northwestern Mutual, I saw what Disability:IN was doing nationally and at state levels to help persons with a disability become employed. And most importantly, help businesses and corporations understand what great employees these individuals can be for many reasons! That is when I met Judy Quigley at a local meeting and became so enthused with what she wanted to do for the state of Wisconsin as well.
Disability:IN Wisconsin is successful today because of the hard work Judy has done for all persons with a disability as well as businesses, corporations, hospitals, and manufacturers in our wonderful state. It has been such a pleasure to volunteer my time and efforts to work with Judy and all the wonderful, dedicated, and inspirational leaders at Disability:IN Wisconsin. "
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May 2023 Event for Hiring Neurodiverse Talent to Grow Manufacturing Production was a great success |
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Thank you to Engauge Solutions for hosting, the talented speakers and the many attendees. |
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Last week to apply:
Applications Accepted through June 30
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In preparation for Judy Quigley's retirement, the Board of Directors is pursuing a new executive director for Disability:IN Wisconsin.
We appreciate the interest we've received to date for this important role.
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June 15 Business Mixer - Greet & Meet |
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Disability:IN Wisconsin’s Board of Directors
hosted
Madison WI - Greet Then Meet - Business Networking Event
Thursday, June 15th, 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!)
Our Board hosted over 25 new business leaders interested in our organization.
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Disability:IN Wisconsin Inclusion Awards
Nominations are Welcome through July 20
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Top Disability-Friendly Employer in WisconsinTM Award
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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.
Submissions due by July 20, 2023
Award announced on October 12, 2023
Sponsored by Wallo Brands.
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Celebrate your business’ impact
· 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
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Derek Smith Leadership Award |
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The Derek Smith Leadership Award for Disability Inclusion recognizes an individual who has developed or influenced business disability employment programs and/or services that resulted in measurable, significant and positive outcomes, dramatically improving disability employment opportunities.
Nominations will be accepted up until July 20, 2023.
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Save the Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
2023 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit
hosted by American Family Insurance
Madison, WI (in-person)
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2023 - Celebrating Our 5th Year Together with Disability:IN Wisconsin |
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Here's a special message from Jill Houghton congratulating Disability:IN Wisconsin on our 5th Anniversary!
Thank you to all the businesses for their membership and continuous support!
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