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Disability Lead

Disability Lead

Disability Lead is a network of people with disabilities who use our power to create an equitable and inclusive society.

We accomplish this by Uplifting Disability Power, Influencing and Activating Change, and Making Our Vision Real.

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Uplifting Disability Power

Through events and exclusive opportunities, we demonstrate the power of people with disabilities.

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Influencing & Activating Change

We research and communicate the impact of leaders with disabilities; we influence disability inclusion; and we convene peers, partners and communities to reveal solutions that create equity and inclusion.

HELP US ADVANCE OUR LEADERS
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Making Our Vision Real

We develop leaders and connect them to opportunities.

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OF POSITIVE DISRUPTORS

The 2027 Institute Application is open.

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Featured Event

In between 2 purple bars is a photo of an outdoor event with Disability Lead Members of different races, gender expressions, and disabilities are gathered at tabes with their hands raised as prompted by the seaker. Beside the speaker is an ASL interpreter and screen with live captioning.
In between 2 purple bars is a photo of an outdoor event with Disability Lead Members of different races, gender expressions, and disabilities are gathered at tabes with their hands raised as prompted by the seaker. Beside the speaker is an ASL interpreter and screen with live captioning.
September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026

Celebrating a Decade of Impact

This fall, we're marking a decade of impact—and inviting you into what we're building next. This isn't a charity gala. It's a leadership celebration.

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IMPACT

300+
Disability Lead Members
An attentive audience of many individuals of various identities.

We are positive disruptors who lead with our disability identity. We believe our experiences, ideas, and leadership as people with disabilities are powerful and vital to achieving justice.

Featured Story

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Event Recap

Our Stories: Finding Liberation in Truth

A recap of our June 2026 Member storytelling event featuing three pas Fellows who are proudly Autistic.

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July 22, 2026