Our Vision
At Inclusion Connections, we are transforming our community one person, one business at a time through advocacy, education, and conversation. We are focused on bringing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities to light and working together to greatly increase access and opportunities.
Through innovative, year-round programming that addresses unique needs, students build skills and achieve greater independence. Inclusion Connections’ vision is to bring real and lasting change in the hearts and minds of our community.
Employment
Education
Independent Living
What We Do
Innovation and Inclusion
We are determined to be on the forefront of the movement to improve the lives of those with developmental disabilities through direct programming and community advocacy.
Promoting Community Involvement
As we interface with local businesses, organizations, leaders and community members, we are transforming our community and actively embracing citizens with developmental disabilities.
Developing Full Potential
Through PawsAbilities skills training and job placement program, young adults obtain paid employment, develop healthy habits, and access the arts and social opportunities.
A Bright Future on the Horizon
To better serve the young adults we serve, we are moving forward to fulfill our mission to create more options for independent living through the KC Supportive Living Initiative, BelongKC.
Our Story
Inclusion Connections 501c3 nonprofit was born out of a need for services for individuals with developmental disabilities. While there is certainly a need for educational and social opportunities for school-aged children, the greatest need presents itself when kids graduate high school. Most graduate without a job, and a critical lack of supported housing forces students to remain at home with their parents indefinitely.
Inclusion Connections is addressing all these issues head-on. From Education to Employment with PawsAbilities to BelongKC‘s Supportive Living initiative, we are making things happen in our Kansas City community!
In The News
Board of Directors
President
Jonathan Twidwell
Cornerstone Wealth Companies
Vice President
Audrey Masoner
UnitedHealthcare
Treasurer
Kathy Winegar
Garwin Electric
Board Members
Michael Burton
Kiewit
Board Members
Michael Burton
Kiewit
Buddy Mason
American Digital Security
Phil Mason
UMB Bank
Michelle Pfister
Landmark National Bank
Jennifer Pozzuolo
Garmin
Matthew Simmons
Segra
Celeste Sparks
Bill Barr and Co.
Buddy Mason
American Digital Security
Phil Mason
UMB Bank
Michelle Pfister
Landmark National Bank
Jennifer Pozzuolo
Garmin
Matthew Simmons
Segra
Celeste Sparks
Bill Barr and Co.
Advisory Board
Danny Bever
CJ Boyd
Jo Ann Butaud
Rod Crawford
Danny Bever
CJ Boyd
Jo Ann Butaud
Rod Crawford
John Gilliford
Dan Huesman
Chris Lengquist
Susan Metsker
Dalton Mott
Jennifer Ross
Stefanie Sparks
Sara Hart Weir
Kelly Weyer
John Gilliford
Dan Huesman
Chris Lengquist
Susan Metsker
Dalton Mott
Jennifer Ross
Stefanie Sparks
Sara Hart Weir
Kelly Weyer
Leadership
Debbie Horn
Executive Director
Debbie.Horn@ickc.org
John Hughes
Chief Operative Officer
John.Hughes@ickc.org
Debbie Horn
Executive Director
Debbie.Horn@ickc.org
John Hughes
Chief Operative Officer
John.Hughes@ickc.org
Jamie Gold
Director of Student Development & Employment
Jamie.Gold@ickc.org
Erin Galba
Director of Development
Erin.Galba@ickc.org
Laura Uzzell
Proposal Development & Organizational Support
Laura.Uzzell@ickc.org
Jamie Gold
Director of Student Development & Employment
Jamie.Gold@ickc.org
Erin Galba
Director of Development
Erin.Galba@ickc.org
Laura Uzzell
Proposal Development & Organizational Support
Laura.Uzzell@ickc.org
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Inclusion Connections provides classes and activities specially designed for young people with developmental disabilities.
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Give & Get Involved
Make A Difference
Inclusion Connections provides classes and activities specially designed for young people with developmental disabilities.
Corporate Giving
Individual Giving
Volunteer
Student Services
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