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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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 [...]
Due to forecasted snow and ice, we are postponing our open house event previously scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Stay safe and warm this week. We are looking forward to being with our community and will announce a new date as soon as we have it! [...]