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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Starkloff CEO Lori Becker appeared on Monday's St. Louis On the Air, a public radio show, with two other members of the disability community to discuss their experiences of living with a disability. Host Elaine Cha was curious about disability culture and invited three St. Louisans [...]
Max Starkloff knew that employment was the key to full independence. A job brings purpose, economic opportunity, and community connection. He believed that everyone deserved the opportunity for a well-paying job—along with the freedom and dignity that came with it. Earlier this month we recognized the tremendous [...]
A Season of Thanks at Starkloff Disability Institute Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to think about all the things we’re grateful for. At Starkloff Disability Institute, we’re especially thankful for the amazing volunteers who make our Dream Big Career [...]
