Effective June 1, 2025, Emily Blum, who has led Disability Lead with vision and purpose since 2019, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
We’re eager to introduce you to our SWPA Regional Director.
Meet our new Board Chair and Vice Chair. The Board also welcomed a new member and established a new committee focused on strategic growth.
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We know that sharing stories about our experiences as disabled people is critical to creating workplaces that support us and our growth as professionals. We created a forum to share and uplift the stories of disabled leaders in hopes of disrupting myths and stereotypes on how we live, operate, and thrive.
Chicago Innovation recognized Disability Lead at their 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards. The Chicago Innovation Awards is the region’s foremost recognition of the most innovative new products or services. Of the 350 nominees, Disability Lead was among the two winners in the Social Innovator Award category.
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