Disability Lead

Launched on the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Lead is a nonprofit organization that encourages the civic involvement of Chicagoans with disabilities. Its Leadership Institute equips 16-20 emerging leaders each year with the skills to succeed in appointed positions, on boards, and in other public service roles. Disability Lead also researches the impact of disabled leaders and amplifies the perspectives of the disability community. The organization has developed an extensive membership network promoting disability inclusion. This gift for general operating support facilitates the overall work of Disability Lead as it conducts a public opinion study on how Chicagoans experience disability in everyday life.

Launched on the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Lead is designed to fully engage individuals with disabilities in civic life. It encourages disabled persons in the Chicago metropolitan area to serve in elected and appointed positions, on boards, and in other roles that advance equal opportunity. With this award for professional development, Disability Lead provides opportunities for its Fellows and to attend conferences, trainings, and retreats.

Launched on the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Lead is designed to fully engage individuals with disabilities in civic life. It encourages disabled persons in the Chicago metropolitan area to serve in elected and appointed positions, on boards, and in other roles that advance equal opportunity. This award for general operations facilitates the work of Disability Lead as it offers its Leadership Institute to 16-20 emerging leaders each year; implements a program designed to increase the number of persons with disabilities serving in public service positions; and integrates foci on racial equity and disability justice throughout its work.

Launched on the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Lead is designed to fully engage individuals with disabilities in civic life. It encourages disabled persons in the Chicago metropolitan area to serve in elected and appointed positions, on boards, and in other roles that advance equal opportunity. With this award, Disability Lead offers its Leadership Institute to 16-20 emerging leaders each year; implements a program designed to increase the number of persons with disabilities serving in public service positions; and integrates foci on racial equity and disability justice throughout its work.

Launched on the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA25 Advancing Leadership is designed to fully engage individuals with disabilities in civic life by encouraging service in elected and appointed positions, on boards, and in other roles that advance equal opportunity. With this award, Advancing Leadership offers its Leadership Institute to 16-20 emerging leaders each year; implements a program designed to increase the number of persons with disabilities serving in public service positions; and integrates a focus on racial equity throughout its work.