Disability Matters 2024 – North America
HOSTED BY:
WELCOME
The 13th Annual Disability BRG
Summit
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Location: ManpowerGroup Headquarters
THE BRG SUMMIT WILL BE IN-PERSON AND WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED OR VIDEO-RECORDED FOR PLAYBACK.
Do you bring your “whole self” to work? Many people with disabilities don’t, especially those with invisible disabilities. Covid has exacerbated this with the increase of invisible mental health related issues such as anxiety and depression.
Disability BRGs can help with that, but they can also assist with a host of other aspects related to disability inclusion. Disability BRGs have the power to exert influence when it comes to Learning & Development, Etiquette, Self -ID & Disclosure, Reasonable Accommodation Processes, Employment, Physical & Digital Accessibility, Branding, Product Development, and so much more.
The key to success is multifold and includes:
- An understanding who the BRG serves whether employees with disabilities, who are service-disabled, have age-related disabilities or who have children or other dependents with special needs.
- Alignment with business goals and objectives.
- A fully integrated Executive Sponsor.
- Avoidance of a support group mentality.
- An understanding of what the group can do directly versus influence.
- Agreement about roles and responsibilities and integration with someone’s full-time job.
- Understanding of legislative issues and practices.
- Appropriate measures of success.
- Understanding of the facts and related benefits of intersectionality.
Active participation by employees who have disabilities, who are impacted by disability in some other way, leaders, executives, and allies sends a clear message of company commitment to disability diversity, equity and inclusion.
Springboard’s annual Disability BRG Leadership Development Summit is open to disability BRG Leaders and their Executive Sponsors. Whether you are about to launch a disability BRG or have been leading one for many years, this Summit will encourage the development of new ideas and innovative practices that will successfully impact their groups effectiveness and sustainability.
WELCOME
The 18th Annual Disability Matters
North America Conference & Awards
When: Thursday & Friday, April 4 & 5, 2024
Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Location: ManpowerGroup Headquarters
THE DISABILITY MATTERS CONFERENCE & AWARDS WILL BE IN-PERSON, LIVE-STREAMED, AND VIDEO-RECORDED FOR PLAYBACK.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Sponsored by:
When: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: Miller: The Brewery Visitor Center
Location:
4251 W State Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208, United States
Sponsorship Opportunities available for both events. Or, if you have questions, please contact ivette@consultspringboard.com
DISABILITY MATTERS SINGLE-TICKETS: $1,199 per person
(2-day Conference & Awards)
BRG SUMMIT TICKETS: $495
(1-day Summit)
Please note – General or Sponsor Admission, regardless of registration, in order to gain entry to the event, you must be a corporate disability BRG leader.
COMBO-TICKETS: $1,499 per person
(1-day BRG Summit, and 2-day Disability Matters Conference & Awards)
CART Captioning will be provided at both events.
HOST SPONSORS
WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR
CAPTIONING SPONSOR
RUBY
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
MEDIA SPONSORS
PROGRAM DETAILS
Event Attire
Business Casual wear is acceptable for all parts of the event.
- BRG Summit
- Welcome Reception
- Conference Attire
Accommodations
Should you require any Reasonable Accommodations, Dietary Accommodations, and/or Emergency Evacuation Accommodations, please be sure to make note in the respective Accommodations area of the Registration Process.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Hospitals
- Froedtert Hospital, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
- Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s, 2320 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee WI 53211
Pharmacies
- Walgreens
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- 826 N Plankinton Ave Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Near Saint Kate Hotel (4 minute walk, .2 miles)
- 275 W Wisconsin Ave Suite 1108, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Near Hilton City Center Hotel (4 minute walk, .2 miles)
HELP
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact: Ivette Lopez at ivette@consultspringboard.com
DIRECTIONS
ManpowerGroup
100 Manpower Place
Milwaukee, WI 53212, USA
T: 1.414.961.1000
To download directions to ManpowerGroup headquarters:
 | Download PDF of Directions |
 | Download WORD doc of Directions |
TRANSPORTATION
Uber, Lyft, local taxi and other services are available from the airport and/or hotel, please visit for more details >>
https://www.mitchellairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation.
Accessible Transportation is available, please visit for more details >>
https://www.ridetootl.com/milwaukee/contact-us/
HELP
If you have any questions regarding this conference, please contact: Ivette Lopez at ivette@consultspringboard.com
HOTELS
There are no room-blocks, but we do ask that you book your Standard rooms by Monday, March 11, 2024, if possible.
If you are in need of an Accessible Room, please use the corresponding hotel links below to secure your Accessible Room. There is limited availability and are “first come first served,” please book these rooms by Monday, March 11.
There are many hotels in the area that will fit your needs. Please stay wherever you are comfortable.
The following three hotels are in the area of the ManpowerGroup offices location, and where the BRG Summit and Disability Matters Conference will be held.
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
139 East Kilbourn
Milwaukee, WI 53202 USA
T: +1-414-276-8686
https://www.saintkatearts.com/
To secure an Accessible Room at the St. Kate, please use the following link >>
https://res.saintkatearts.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=16098&nights=5&checkin=4/1/2024&group=040124SPBO&lang=en-us
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203 USA
T: +1-414-271-7250
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mkemhhf-hilton-milwaukee-city-center/
To secure an Accessible Room at the Hilton, please use the following link >>
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MKEMHHF&groupCode=97H&arrivaldate=2024-04-03&departuredate=2024-04-05&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
The Pfister Hotel
424 East Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
T: +1 (414) 273-8222
Toll Free: 1-800-558-8222
https://www.thepfisterhotel.com/
Please ensure to scroll down to see both the BRG Summit Agenda and the Disability Matters Conference Agenda.
Make sure to check back periodically as we continue to make updates.
AGENDA
THE DISABILITY BRG LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
TIME ZONE: CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:30 am – 12:00 pm | Registration | ManpowerGroup 100 Manpower Place Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
| 7:30 am – 10:00 am | Breakfast | Pre-function |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks Nadine Vogel | The Dialogs |
| 9:15 am – 9:45 am | Introductions (Panel members and attendees) | The Dialogs |
| 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Executive Sponsor Panel Andrea Beirne Merrill Friedman Glenda Gehl Tracy Glorioso Gus Vonderheide | The Dialogs |
| 10:45 am – 11:00 am | Break | Pre-function |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | The Dating Game: the Executive Sponsors Edition | The Dialogs |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Lunch | Pre-function |
| 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Executive Sponsor Report-Out | The Dialogs |
| 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm | BRG Leader Best Practices Pam McElvane | The Dialogs |
| 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Participant Report Out | The Dialogs |
| 3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks & Farewell Nadine Vogel | The Dialogs |
AGENDA
DISABILITY MATTERS NA 2024
TIME ZONE: CENTRAL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Check-in with Springboard Team | |
| 5:30 pm – 5:45 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by: Welcome by: Nadine Vogel Tracey Joubert | Miller: The Brewery Visitor Center 4251 W State Street Milwaukee, WI 53208 United States |
| 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Closing Remarks Nadine Vogel |
TIME ZONE: CENTRAL
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:30 am – 12:00 pm | Registration | ManpowerGroup 100 Manpower Place Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
| 7:30 am – 10:00 am | Breakfast | Pre-function |
| 8:45 am – 8:55 am | Opening Choir Performance Commentary by: Christina Martin-Wright | The Hubs |
| 8:55 am – 9:00 am | Presentation of Colors | The Hubs |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcome Nadine Vogel Andres Gonzalez Greg Lawless | The Hubs |
| 9:15 am – 9:45 am | Disability BRG Executive Sponsors – Alignment and Outcomes Tracy Glorioso | The Hubs |
| 9:45 am – 10:15 am | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Matt Camardella Panelists: James Green Jeanne Heinrich | The Hubs |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am | AWARD PRESENTATION | The Hubs |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Greg Lawless Panelists: Jessica Jolly Lydia Smith | The Hubs |
| 11:00 am – 11:05 am | A Moment of Mindfulness Ben Katt | The Hubs |
| 11:05 am – 11:20 am | BREAK | Pre-function |
| 11:20 am – 11:35 am | AWARD PRESENTATION | The Hubs |
| 11:35 am – 12:35 pm | Keynote Presentation Introduction by: Andres Gonzalez Chris Ruden | The Hubs |
| 12:35 pm – 1:35 pm | LUNCH | Pre-function |
| 1:35 pm – 1:50 pm | AWARDS PRESENTATION | The Hubs |
| 1:50 pm – 2:35 pm | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Nancy Schallert Panelists: Jesenia Gonzalez Marcus Madsen Ryan Wineinger-Shattl | The Hubs |
| 2:35 pm – 2:40 pm | A Moment of Mindfulness Ben Katt | The Hubs |
| 2:40 pm – 2:55 pm | BREAK | Pre-function |
| 2:55 pm – 3:25 pm | Digital Accessibility: Validation Tools Are Not Enough Chris Hass | The Hubs |
| 3:25 pm – 3:40 pm | AWARD PRESENTATION | The Hubs |
| 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm | It’s all about Talent: The New Disability Index Pam McElvane | The Hubs |
| 4:10 pm – 4:25 pm | Wrap-Up Day-1 Nadine Vogel | The Hubs |
TIME ZONE: CENTRAL
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
| Time | Topic | Location |
| 7:30 am – 12:00 pm | Registration | ManpowerGroup 100 Manpower Place Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
| 7:30 am – 10:00 am | Breakfast | Pre-function |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Welcoming Remarks Nadine O. Vogel | The Hubs |
| 9:15 am – 9:30 am | AWARD PRESENATION | The Hubs |
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Holly Reilly Panelists: Rebecca Greier Horton Robert Turner
| The Hubs |
| 10:00 am – 10:30 am | Service Disabled Veterans: A Fireside Chat Laurie Sayles Jamie Rimphanli | The Hubs |
| 10:30 am – 10:35 am | A Moment of Mindfulness Ben Katt | The Hubs |
| 10:35 am – 10:50 am | BREAK | Pre-function |
| 10:50 am – 11:05 am | AWARD PRESENATION | The Hubs |
| 11:05 am – 12:05 pm
| Keynote Presentation Introduction by: Douglas A. Vogel Ali Ingersoll | The Hubs |
| 12:05 pm – 1:05 pm | LUNCH | Pre-function |
| 1:05 pm – 1:20 pm | AWARD PRESENTATION | The Hubs |
| 1:20 pm – 1:50 pm | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Kumari L. Williams Panelists: Cecilia M. Newman Jen Czupek | The Hubs |
| 1:50 pm – 2:20 pm | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Nadine Vogel Panelists: Steven K. Cosgrove Wendy Dasgupta | The Hubs |
| 2:20 pm – 2:25 pm | A Moment of Mindfulness Ben Katt | The Hubs |
| 2:25 pm – 2:40 pm | BREAK | Pre-function |
| 2:40 pm – 3:10 pm | Intersectionality Moderator: Pam McElvane Panelists: Sergei Capaul Evan Gerndt | The Hubs |
| 3:10pm – 3:40 pm | Corporate Best Practices Session Moderator: Elizabeth “Libby” Ladu Panelists: Tinamarie Hernandez Sarah Stegner | The Hubs |
| 3:40 pm – 4:10 pm | Specialty Session Nadine Vogel | The Hubs |
| 4:10 pm – 4:30 pm | Closing Remarks & Farewell Andres Gonzalez Vice President, Community Engagement & Chief Diversity Officer, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Nadine Vogel | The Hubs |
DAY 1
CHRIS RUDEN
Amputee/Limb Different Professional Speaker | Brand Ambassador
Watch Chris’ video to learn more >>
https://youtu.be/qSJzRNX0Zmc?si=DYQYLGpiiazb8bM6
DAY 2
ALI INGERSOLL
Disability Strategy Consultant and Keynote Speaker
At the young age of 27, Ali’s life took an unexpected turn when a tragic accident left her a C6 quadriplegic, paralyzed from the chest down. While she grappled with feelings of hopelessness through battling 7 years in hospitals with multiple life altering diagnoses, she was convinced her life had reached its end. However, through her journey, a new self-discovery sparked within where she learned how to shift her thinking and navigate her physical limitations in a new light.
Rather than succumbing to despair, she found the courage to embrace her paralysis as a catalyst for transformation and uncovering unforeseen opportunities as a professional speaker, corporate disability consultant, and fierce disability advocate in her community. As her newfound purpose in empowering others in adapting to the unknown and advocating for inclusivity continued to grow, she would ultimately be crowned Ms. Wheelchair America.
Also known as the “Energizer bunny on Wheels 2.0” and the Quirky Quad,” Ali believes her powerfully authentic story serves as a testament to the power of resilience and the boundless potential that lies within each of us, regardless of the challenges we face. Through her own adversity, she not only has discovered strength but also a profound sense of purpose, driving her to inspire and uplift others on their own paths to Always Move Forward.
THE HONOREES ARE …
CATERGORIES
MARKETPLACE
WORKFORCE
WORKPLACE
SMALL BUSINESS
EVERYDAY DISABILITY HERO
DISABILITY CHAMPION
Steven K. Cosgrove
Training Specialist
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
Wendy Dasgupta
Corporate Business Operations Supervisor
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division
PRESS RELEASES
BusinessWire
PR Newswire
PHOTOGRAPHS
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 VIDEO-RECORDING(S)
| Opening Day-1 | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Disability BRG Executive Sponsors – Alignment and Outcomes |
| Corporate Best Practices Session | Award Presentation | Corporate Best Practices Session |
| A Moment of Mindfulness | Award Presentation | Keynote Presentation: Chris Ruden |
| Awards Presentation | Corporate Best Practices Session | A Moment of Mindfulness |
| Digital Accessibility: Validation Tools Are Not Enough | Awards Presentation | It’s all about Talent: The New Disability Index |
FRIDAY, APRIL, 5, 2024 RECORDING(S)
| Welcome | Award Presentation | Corporate Best Practices Session |
| Service Disabled Veterans: A Fireside Chat | A Moment of Mindfulness | Award Presentation |
| Keynote Presentation: Ali Ingersoll | Award Presentation | Corporate Best Practices Session |
| Corporate Best Practices Session | A Moment of Mindfulness | Intersectionality |
| Corporate Best Practices Session | Specialty Session | Closing Remarks & Farewell |
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