June 9 | Workplace Accessibility Roundtable

Event Information

Date:

Monday, June 9, 2025

Time:

5:00–7:00 p.m. CT

Location:

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310)
Virtual Livestream

Cost:

Free, but registration is required.

Accommodations: 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.

Event Summary

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.

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 p.m. – Networking

6:30 p.m. – Tour of The Harkin Institute