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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

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.

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Past guests have included prominent disability rights activists such as Judy Heumann, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, and Alice Wong.

Please see a list of past events here.

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IMPACT

250+
Disability Lead Members
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Graphic with the text “Our Approach: Planning an Accessible Summit.” Below is a portrait of Clare Killy with her name and title, “Education and Learning Services Manager,” on an orange banner. The “Disability Leadership Summit” logo appears at the bottom.
Summit

Our Approach: Planning an Accessible Summit

We take accessibility seriously and work hard to model inclusive spaces, both virtually and in-person, in all of our programs and events. Not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we want our Members and our community to feel a sense of belonging so that they can grow from the experiences we provide. The Summit was no different.

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Clare Killy
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June 13, 2025