Our flagship 6-month program equips entrepreneurs with disabilities with business skills, mentorship, and seed funding. Participants develop business plans, receive technical training, and connect with investors.
Program Components
Business skills training
Personalized mentorship
Market analysis support
Business plan development
Seed funding connections
Ongoing technical assistance
Impact
85 businesses launched by persons with disabilities
73% two-year business survival rate
65% average increase in income among graduates
Digital Skills Academy
Provides accessible technology training tailored to different disability types. Courses include web development, digital marketing, and virtual assistance skills. Incorporates assistive technology training and remote work preparation.
Program Components
Web development fundamentals
Digital marketing skills
Virtual assistance training
Accessible software use
Remote work preparation
Assistive technology adaptation
Impact
120 youth with disabilities trained annually
65% employment placement rate
83 participants secured remote work opportunities
Employment Facilitation Network
Connects qualified candidates with disabilities to employers through job matching, workplace accommodation assessment, and on-the-job support. Partners with 40+ companies committed to inclusive hiring.
Program Components
3-month job readiness bootcamp
Workplace accommodation assessment
Employer sensitization training
Job matching services
On-the-job support
Career advancement planning
Impact
125 first-time formal employment opportunities created
230 paid internships with 72% conversion rate
40+ employer partnerships established
Disability Rights Advocates Program (KiDRA)
Trains youth with disabilities as community advocates who educate employers, government officials, and educational institutions on disability inclusion. Advocates receive stipends while developing leadership and public speaking skills that enhance their employability.
Program Components
Advocacy skills training
Public speaking development
Knowledge of disability rights
Community outreach techniques
Leadership development
Stakeholder engagement
Impact
51 employers trained in disability inclusion
Policy changes in 6 institutions
Improved community attitudes toward disability
Theory of Change
1
Skills Development
Young people with disabilities gain market-relevant skills and confidence
2
Barrier Removal
Employers and institutions become more inclusive and accessible
3
Opportunity Creation
New pathways to economic participation emerge
4
Economic Integration
Youth with disabilities achieve financial independence
5
Systemic Change
Society recognizes the economic contribution of persons with disabilities