About
We partner with Chicago’s leading companies to advance disability inclusion.
Your Business Partner for Disability Inclusion
Mission:
Advancing disability inclusion in business.
Vision:
A global economy accelerated by disability inclusion.
Shared Purpose:
Building inclusive businesses for all.
What We Do
Access to cutting-edge research, workforce trends, benchmarking, accessibility
data, and industry best practices to inform business decisions
Data & Insights
Tailored consulting and practical outcomes-driven,
enterprise-level disability inclusion solutions
Advisory
Programs to attract, develop, and to retain talent with disabilities around the Chicagoland region
Learning & Talent
Forums for peer learning, leadership engagement, and connection through events like the annual Disability:IN Chicagoland Opportunity Summit
Networking & Events
Connect certified partners to certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), including SDV-DOBEs and V-DOBEs
Certification
Our Leadership
Laura Wilhelm, Executive Director
Laura Wilhelm is the Executive Director of Disability:IN Chicagoland, managing the program for the past 9 years. She has 15 years of experience in supporting corporate disability inclusion efforts and has served on several local and state-wide task forces to promote employment for workers with disabilities.
Prior to this, she managed a national advertising campaign to build awareness for the business case for disability employment and practiced law with a focus on healthcare and disability.
You’re in good company
Our Board Members include executives and champions from our network of nearly 50 partner organizations.
Mark Daniels, Guidewire Software
Stephen Cornejo Garcia, UL Solutions
Joe Higgins, Comcast
Scott Hoesman, inQUEST Consulting, LLC
David Hogg, CNA
Kenneth King, Aetna Better Health Illinois
Kent Klaus, DePaul University
Board of Directors
Tricia Myers, The Chicago School
Michael Moon, AbbVie
Mary Ann Rivers, Wintrust
Chris Stathopoulous, Grant Thornton
Carlos Terrazas, McDonald’s
Sheryl von Westernhagen, Walgreens
2025 Affiliate of the Year
As a proud affiliate of Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for disability inclusion worldwide, we are so grateful to receive their national recognition as the 2025 Affiliate of the Year!
The award is a powerful testament to the dedication of our Board, partners, and community — whose commitment continues to drive meaningful progress toward a more inclusive Chicago.