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Last year, Disability Lead announced that we were starting the slow but steady process of expanding our model to the Southwestern Pennsylvania region! Read more about what we have learned and what similarities we've found between Southwestern Pennsylvania and Chicago regions. Plus, briefly learn more about the next steps in our expansion process.

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Bringing Disability Lead to More Communities

Seven years ago, we became the nation’s only disabled-led organization that both develops leaders with disabilities and connects them to civic and professional opportunities. As the only program of its kind in the U.S., we’ve long known that pipelines of disabled leadership are needed in all spaces and cities. We are excited to announce that we are in conversation with partners in Pittsburgh and have been listening and learning so much!

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Bringing Intersectional Disability Leadership Into 2023

On December 15th, Disability Lead announced its class of 16 Fellows for our 2023 Institute! These accomplished leaders represent a diverse group of professionals across Chicago’s nonprofit, corporate, public, and small business sectors.In addition, three new individuals were welcomed to the Network as Members growing our Network to over 200 diverse leaders with disabilities.

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Hope for Disability Employment

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and for once in a long time, the state of disability employment is hopeful.

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On August 25, Disability Lead’s Board of Directors elected and welcomed two new members: Azeema Akram and Natae Eaves.

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