Disabled&
MISSION
At Disabled& our mission is to provide room—in every room—for disabled creatives to show up, connect and create as our full selves.
WHY IT MATTERS
Disability has the power to be a force for joy, power and creativity. Disabled& celebrates the full identities of disabled creatives, fostering community, creativity, and empowerment.
ALIGNMENT WITH THE CHANGE LAB
Disabled& cultivates authentic connection and creative expression among disabled communities, aligning with The Change Lab’s goal to foster belonging through community-driven engagement opportunities.
KEY PROGRAMS
ROLE IN THE ECOSYSTEM
As a first-of-its-kind community for disabled creatives, Disabled& bridges the gap between disability identity and creative empowerment, partnering with fashion brands, media, and advocacy organizations to amplify disabled voices.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
April Lockhart: Self-proclaimed disabled fashion girlie, dynamic public speaker, and advocate named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2025.
