Pricing: $175 (members) | $350 (nonmembers)
Disability inclusion isn’t just a best practice – it’s a justice imperative.
At a moment when federal actions are increasingly threatening the rights and community inclusion of people with disabilities, philanthropy has a critical role to play. Join this workshop to gain foundational knowledge and practical tools to integrate a disability rights, justice, and inclusion lens into your grantmaking and operations.
This beginner-to-intermediate-level workshop, offered in partnership with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum, blends small- and large-group discussion, media, and hands-on activities to move participants from awareness to action.
You’ll build a strong foundation in disability rights, inclusion, and justice and leave with concrete tools to apply that lens to your grantmaking.
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Make the case for disability inclusion at your own foundation
- Clarify key disability frameworks and how they differ
- Challenge common misconceptions about disability justice in philanthropy
- Recognize ableism, including systemic ableism and common barriers, and understand how it shows up in philanthropic practice
- Understand what sets disability inclusion, rights, and justice apart (and why it matters)
- Leave with grantmaking and advocacy practices you can put in action
Who Is This For?
This workshop is designed for foundation staff and trustees at any level who are newer to disability inclusion, rights, and justice, or looking to deepen their understanding. It is especially relevant for lean funders who want to integrate a disability lens into their work but may not know where to start. No prior expertise in disability is required. Whether your fund has an established disability focus or is just beginning to explore one, this session will meet you where you are.
A recording of this program will be available to those who register.
Speakers
Sarah Napoli
Learning Services Director, Disability and Philanthropy Forum
Sarah specializes in facilitating engaging workshops and designing curriculum that challenge and encourage participants to foster a culture of inclusion. Previously, she acted as the lead disability inclusion project officer within the people and culture Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity team at Open Society Foundations (OSF), where she developed and facilitated disability inclusion learning and embedded proactive disability inclusive practices throughout the global network. In addition to OSF, she has over 20 years of experience teaching and conducting training on social justice and advocacy in higher education and nonprofits.
Razz Sharpless
Training and Learning Services Associate, Disability & Philanthropy Forum
Razz’s career has spanned several industries, including criminal justice, violence prevention, higher education, outdoor recreation, and philanthropy. Her philanthropic career has included serving as Individual Philanthropy Coordinator at the Trevor Project and fundraising for Safe Alliance.
Who Should Attend
This program is open to foundation donors, trustees, and staff; individual donors; donor-advised fund holders; and members of giving circles.
Registration and Other Policies
Please register by clicking this link, even for complimentary programs. Prior to the program, you will receive your unique access information. By registering for this program, participants are agreeing to Exponent Philanthropy’s Participant Guidelines. Please contact us by email or at 202-580-6560 if you have any questions.
Platform and Accessibility
This program uses Zoom; automated closed captioning is available. We can provide additional accommodations upon request (e.g. live captioner, ASL interpreter). Please contact info@exponentphilanthropy.org or call 202-580-6560 by August 14 if you need any accommodations.