2025 DISABILITY INCLUSION OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT

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Chicagoland’s only corporate disability inclusion conference!

On Thursday, October 30, Disability:IN Chicagoland – the local affiliate
of Disability:IN and Illinois’ only B2B association supporting corporate disability inclusion in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain – hosts its annual Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit in partnership with McDonald’s Corporation.

This is a full-day corporate disability inclusion conference in the West Loop of Chicago, where attendees will participate in networking opportunities, large & small group discussions, and a local disability inclusion exhibitor fair.

Attendees will have opportunities to connect with disability inclusion, HR, and talent acquisition champions; E/BRG leaders; supplier diversity and accessibility professionals; and employees with disabilities. Corporate disability inclusion experts from around the country will share their insights & expertise at this in-person conference in celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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Check out the highlights from our 2024 Disability Inclusion Opportunity Summit!

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2024 Summit Information

Check out the conference program online:  

2024 Disability:IN Chicagoland Conference Program

View the Summit’s accessibility tips online:  

2024 Disability:IN Chicagoland Conference Know Before You Go Tips

2024 Summit Media Recap

Jill Houghton, CEO of Disability:IN, shares some of her excitement about advancing the movement of disability inclusion.

Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, shares her perspective on disability inclusion.

Scott Hoesman, CEO of inQUEST Consulting, discusses the power of corporate disability inclusion.

Advancing disability inclusion in business

Disability:IN Chicagoland is Illinois’ only business-to-business network dedicated to disability inclusion. As the local affiliate of Disability:IN, we help businesses build inclusive workplaces, supply chains, and marketplaces.