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Are you an energetic, aspiring leader with a disability who is passionate about making change in your community? Our Fellows range from community activists and artists to entrepreneurs and corporate employees in the Chicago region who are eager to explore their disability identity and how to lead with power and influence.

A new class of up to 20 Fellows will be selected for the annual Institute. Applications for the 2025 Instittue are now closed. Applications for the 2026 Institute will open in the summer of 2025.

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Are you ready to lead with power and influence by serving on a nonprofit board, public board, or making change at your company, but just need a platform to move your leadership plans forward? Members are positive disruptors who are leading with their disability identity shaping a more inclusive, just, and equitable society. If you have more than 10 years of leadership experience, apply for our Membership today! Applications are open year-round.

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