Mission

OUR VISION: People with disabilities leading with power and influence for full participation and equal opportunity as a vital part of the civic fabric in the Chicago region.

OUR MISSION: To increase civic engagement and diverse leadership in the Chicago region by developing and building a network of leaders with disabilities -- consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

What We Do

ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is creating a Chicago region where people with disabilities:

LEAD--Our Civic Connections Project increases the number of people with disabilities in professional and civic leadership positions.

CONNECT--Our Members Network provides mentoring, support, and ongoing civic engagement opportunities for leaders with disabilities.

GROW--Our Leadership Institute is a year-long leadership development program for emerging leaders with disabilities.