Disability Lead

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.

ADA25 Advancing Leadership (ADA25) 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, ADA25 continues to offer its Leadership Institute to 16-20 emerging leaders each year; identifies board participation opportunities for individuals with disabilities; and implements a program designed to increase the number of persons with disabilities serving in public service positions.