Judy Quigley
Executive Director
Disability:IN Wisconsin
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From our Executive Director |
WOW – another great summit that exceeded all expectations. Thank you to American Family Insurance, our speakers, sponsors and all who attended. The success is because of you and your participation and commitment to an inclusive workforce.
During the Summit, you had a chance to see a sneak peek at the film, Neurodiversity at Work. I hope you can join us for the film premier on November 9th at the Pfister Hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The program will start at 5:30. In the film you will hear from 10 autistic and neurodivergent candidates who are successfully employed. This is their story.
What is neurodiversity? Many times, we equate the term with autism, autism spectrum or ADHD. Neurodiversity is a broad term that includes not only autism and ADHD but Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Developmental Language Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, and Tourette’s & Tic Disorders.
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What does this mean – Many people with neurological conditions have extraordinary skills, including in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics. Yet they often struggle to fit the profiles sought by employers.
A growing number of companies have reformed their HR processes in order to access neurodiverse talent—and are seeing productivity gains, quality improvement, boosts in innovative capabilities, and increased employee engagement as a result. The programs vary but have seven major elements in common. Companies should:
- Team with governments or nonprofits experienced in working with people with disabilities
- Use noninterview assessment processes
- Train other workers and managers in what to expect
- Set up a support system
- Tailor methods for managing careers
- Scale the program
- Mainstream the program
The competitive advantage to companies will be considerable: access to more of their employees’ talents, along with diverse perspectives that will help them compete.
JOIN US on November 9, 2023! Thank you!
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A Film Premier, hosted by Marcus Corporation and sponsored by Rockwell Automation and ROKability |
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On November 9, the film premier event will be held from 5:00 - 7:00pm. The evening will begin with a reception including appetizers and cocktails. Our 40-minute film will then be premiered in the ballroom and followed by a talk-back session about the film with a panel from those involved.
The evening is free to you and is sponsored by The Marcus Corporation, Rockwell Automation, and ROKability.
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Announce 2023 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit Award Winners |
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Festival Foods, DePere, WI |
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Victor Agapov, Wallo Brands |
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Levi Stein, Executive Director The Friendship Circle |
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THANKS TO THOSE IN ATTENDANCE AND OUR SPONSORS
2023 Disability:IN Wisconsin Summit
hosted by American Family Insurance
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At $2,500 Level – Champion Sponsorship receive a dedicated screen at the event with the company logo (exclusively), 8 guest passes to Summit, company promotion leading up to the Summit, and on the day of the Summit, including recognition from the podium. Download the Summit Sponsorship Flyer for full details. |
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At $1,500 Level – Advocate Sponsorship receives recognition in multiple ways at the Summit, 5 guest passes to Summit, company promotion leading up to the Summit, and recognition from the podium on the day of the Summit. Download the Summit Sponsorship Flyer for full details. |
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At $1,000 Level – Supporter Sponsorship receives 3 quest passes, live display/shared screen with company logo, company profile, name, logo on website, newsletter, social media links, and sponsor recognition via a shared listing in the program. |
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The DEI Application window is open now through January 26, 2024 |
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The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices.
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs and is trusted by more than 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500.
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