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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 everything 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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  • Ray Hartmann.

    For those of us at the Starkloff Disability Institute, Ray was not just a board member or advisor. He was a friend, an early believer, and a steady voice who helped shape who we are today. Ray’s connection to our work began, as so many meaningful relationships did, with Max Starkloff.

  • Welcome to the SDI Team! Natasha Baebler, Associate Director of Career Services.

    We’re excited to introduce Natasha Baebler, our new Associate Director of Career Services! With more than a decade of experience in career development and disability inclusion, Natasha is stepping in to help shape the future of the Starkloff Career Academy.

  • Highway sign showing forked road: one way is Regulation and Economic Opportunity, the other is Prohibition and Barriers to Work.

    Autonomous vehicle (AV) legislation is actively moving through the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, creating a pivotal opportunity to expand transportation access for more than 900,000 Missourians with disabilities.