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!

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

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

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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

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