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

  • A Message to the Disability Community

    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 [...]

  • Open House

    Roses are red...violets are blue... our new teammates can’t wait to meet you! Our team is growing and we're hosting an open house to introduce new faces and new programs. On Thursday, February 13, drop in anytime between 4-6pm to say hello and learn about the [...]

  • Aimee Wehmeier Joins Starkloff Disability Institute As Inaugural Chief Development Officer

    Press Release: Aimee Wehmeier Joins Starkloff Disability Institute As Inaugural Chief Development Officer  St. Louis, MO – January 6, 2025 – Starkloff Disability Institute (SDI) today announced that Aimee Wehmeier has joined the team as the organization’s inaugural Chief Development Officer. In this new role, Wehmeier will lead [...]