About the Disability Inclusion Pledge
The COVID-19 pandemic, economic recession, and racial injustice have shined a light on the urgency of including disability in social justice work. As foundations and philanthropy-serving organizations, we must engage on a learning journey that centers the perspectives of disabled people and we must deepen our understanding of disability as a natural part of the human experience. Will you join us on the journey to disability inclusion by committing to the eight action items in the Pledge?
Disability Community Engagement
Disability-Inclusive Language
Accessible Events
Inclusion Audits and Plans
Staff Training and Participation
Board Training and Participation
Disability Grantmaking
Measure and Report
“We have signed the Disability Inclusion Pledge to openly recognize and declare our deepened commitment to advance the powerful leadership and perspectives of the disability community.”
Judy Belk, President and CEO, The California Wellness Foundation
Who Should Sign the Disability Inclusion Pledge?
• Grantmaking Institutions
Grants must make-up at least 30% of budget
• Philanthropy-Serving Organizations
Including grantmaker affinity groups and donor collaboratives
Unsure if you meet the criteria to sign the Disability Inclusion Pledge?
Please see our membership criteria or email info@disabilityphilanthropy.org.
“AAPIP signed the Disability Inclusion Pledge because we are committed to learning and exploring ways to incorporate disability inclusion practices within our organization as we do this alongside others on this journey.”
Patricia Eng, President & CEO, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy
Disability Inclusion Pledge Resources
“Signing the Disability Inclusion Pledge is one way we are affirming our commitment to continue our efforts to advance disability inclusion in all that we do, both as an organization, and with others across the philanthropic sector.”
Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Who Has Signed the Disability Inclusion Pledge?
