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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.

Featured Event

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A white background with three photos of Disability Lead Members. Pictured from left to right are the following Members: Sydney Barta‍, Guadalupe Pinzon‍, and Allaina Humphreys. Under is the word, "Stories" in big pinkletters and the word our inside of the letter S. The Disability Lead logo is in the
November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025

Our Stories: Member Storytelling

Join Disability Lead on Thursday, November 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. CT for a member storytelling session.

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IMPACT

250+
Disability Lead Members
An attentive audience of many individuals of various identities.

Featured Story

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Announcement

New Additions to Our Board

The Board retreat was a productive one. Meet our newest Board member and Treasurer.

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April McFadden
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October 8, 2025