Disabled people thriving.
Access, economic opportunity, self-determination. We all need these to thrive. But barriers and bias continue to exclude disabled people from the workplace …and all the freedoms and dignity a good paying job brings. We are working to change that.
Our disability-led programs tackle the problem from both sides: empowering individuals with disabilities to succeed in their careers and shifting systems to build inclusion and belonging.
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 23, 2025! We’re excited to announce the 11th Annual Starkloff Disability Employment Summit, held in St. Louis, Missouri, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Join thought leaders, industry experts, and change-makers as we come together to share actionable strategies for workplaces [...]
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our Universal Design (UD) program from our biennial global conference to a dynamic, year-round initiative! This evolution reflects our commitment to making inclusive design a continuous conversation, fostering accessibility and usability for all where we live, learn, work, and play. [...]
Dear Friends, We are facing an incredibly difficult and confusing time. The executive actions taken this past week threaten to undo decades of progress toward equality and inclusion, leaving many of us feeling fearful, angry, and lost. As a disability-led organization, we at Starkloff Disability Institute share [...]
