Workplace Accessibility Roundtable, 6/09/2025
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Workplace Accessibility Roundtable, 6/09/2025
Date:
June 9, 2025
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Registration:
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Event Description:
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is partnering with The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement to host a Workplace Accessibility Roundtable on Monday, June 9. These roundtables provide opportunities for individuals in Greater Des Moines (DSM) to build new relationships and connect with others who are passionate about fostering an inclusive community. This event is part of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Multicultural Reception and Roundtable series, which fosters meaningful connections and conversations.
American Sign Language and live-captioning (CART) in English will be provided for all attendees. Other accommodation requests can be made by emailing harkininstitute@drake.edu
Agenda:
5 p.m. - Welcome and Opening Comments
5:05 p.m. - Workplace Accessibility Panel
6:30 p.m. - Tour of The Harkin Institute
American Sign Language and live-captioning (CART) in English will be provided for all attendees. Other accommodation requests can be made by emailing harkininstitute@drake.edu
Agenda:
5 p.m. - Welcome and Opening Comments
5:05 p.m. - Workplace Accessibility Panel
- Bettina Dolinsek, Digital Accessibility Analyst, Nationwide
- Marcela Hermosillo-Tarin, Division Human Resources Director, Discovery Senior Living
- Amy Markham, Disability Workforce Manager, Iowa Workforce Development
- Kay Oskvig, Member Attorney, Whitfield & Eddy Law
- Daniel Van Sant, Director of Disability Policy, The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement (Moderator)
6:30 p.m. - Tour of The Harkin Institute
