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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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  • SDI staff tabling at Wells Fargo event.

    As demand for Starkloff’s programs continues to rise, we’re growing our team to meet the need. New team members are expanding our employer education and career services efforts, helping us reach more partners and support more disabled individuals on their career journeys. Learn how this growth is strengthening our impact.

  • 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.

  • Let's grow together. Collage of Dream Big Career Camp photos at plant-related employers.

    With your support and incredible generosity, we raised over $100,000 in 24 hours to fund programs that advance careers and transform lives!