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.

Latest News

  • Starkloff Impact Network Kick Off Trivia Night

    Save the Date! More details to come! Starkloff Disability Institute’s Youth Impact Network (the Starkloff Network) is a community of young leaders under 40 in the St. Louis area who are passionate about advancing disability inclusion. Together, members build connections, share experiences, and create opportunities [...]

  • 2025 Disability Employment Summit

    Building Disability Confidence for Workforce Partners 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 🕒 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT 📍 World Wide Technology Global HQ in St. Louis 🔗 Virtual ticket option available Empower your organization to lead with disability confidence. The Starkloff Disability Employment Summit is the premier [...]

  • Open House

    Thank you to everyone who came to say hello during our Spring Open House! Innovation and inclusion are in full bloom here at Starkloff Disability Institute and it was so wonderful to catch up with friends old and new. Being together with our community recharges all [...]