When Everyone Belongs: Janet Noel-Annable on Disability, Community and Faith

Summary In this episode of the Cause Leadership Podcast, host David Hutchinson sits down with Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services, for a rich and inspiring conversation about disability, inclusion, leadership, and the transformative power of community. Janet shares insights from more than three decades of frontline and executive experience, offering a compelling vision for communities where everyone truly belongs.   Chapters 00:00  Introduction to Karis Disability Services 02:51  Challenges Faced by People with Disabilities 05:23  Service Models and Community Engagement 08:09  Navigating Access to Services 10:37  Funding and Fundraising Strategies 13:42  The Role of Faith in Disability Services 18:08  Leadership Insights and Personal Journey 27:03  Empowering Choice and Control for Disabilities 29:55  Leadership Insights for Aspiring CEOs 35:35  Succession Planning and Emerging Leadership 45:54  International Day of Persons with Disabilities Guest Bio: Janet Noel-Annable Janet Noel-Annable is the CEO of Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons), a faith-based organization providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities. Janet began her career with Karis in 1988 as a developmental services professional in Ottawa, while attending Carleton University. After various promotions, she was appointed as CEO in 2011. Recently, Janet completed her Master of Business Administration through Ivey Business School. Under her leadership, Karis supports thousands of people in Ontario and Saskatchewan and partners with others to impact the lives of people with disabilities in developing countries. Janet works energetically and collaboratively with many organizations, communities of faith, governments and others, believing that together we have the strength to promote communities where everybody belongs; communities that recognize the importance of all contributors, including those with disabilities.   Connecting with Janet: Website:  www.karis.org  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-noel-annable-09073766/  Karis LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/karis-disability-services/