Nonprofit Affinity Group / Disability Employment Awareness

The Chamber's Nonprofit Affinity Group gathers the first Thursday of most months (this month, second Tuesday!) to connect with each other and benefit from some professional development.  We start at 12:30 with time to network, then have our presenter begin at 1 pm.  We welcome you to join us!  
 

This month: Disability Employment Awareness

This month is National Disability Employment Awareness month, recognizing work done to include people with disabilities in the workforce - a win-win effort for employers and employees.  Our nonprofit meetup is part of the Chamber's participation in the month, with sponsorship of our programming from the Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township and collaboration from River Forest Township.  

Please join us to learn about local initiatives in this area, and how your organization might benefit!   

WHO IS OUR PRESENTER?


 

Heidi Russell-Green is Senior Director of Employment & Adult Services at UCP Seguin.  She has worked for years to create opportunities for people with abilities to have gainful employment, and was recognized this year with a 2025 Chicago News Weekly Impact Award.  

UCP Seguin, in different forms over the years, has served people with disabilities since 1949. The organization provides life skills training, assistive technology, meaningful employment and a place to call home for people with disabilities. They place and support them in community jobs throughout the Greater Chicago area, including in their own social enterprises Seguin Auto Center and Seguin Garden and Gifts. 
 

Location and Parking:

Community Mental Health Board
at the Community Recreational Center

229 Madison St., 2nd Fl. | Oak Park, IL 60302