If the philanthropic sector is to advance social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, then it must recognize disability as essential to its work. This supplement offers critical perspectives and recommendations for dismantling ableism. Sponsored by the Disability & Philanthropy Forum
Achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion means putting disability justice in every policy discussion and making it part of the continuing struggle for civil rights.
If philanthropy is to build a more just and equal society, it must combat ableism in its own institutions and practices.
People with disabilities are on the front lines of the climate crisis. Efforts to address the crisis must include them.
The pandemic has demonstrated that disability inclusion in philanthropy is more crucial than ever.
Empowering people with disabilities at work advances social inclusion and is good for business. Digital accessibility is essential to efforts at Microsoft to create opportunities for disabled talent.
After many years of excluding the disability community, philanthropy is starting to make changes. The Ford Foundation’s awakening on disability inclusion offers a model for the rest of the sector.
Funders must abandon top-down, one-sided funding approaches in favor of partnerships with the disability community.
