Around the world, persons with disabilities are routinely excluded from full participation in society. Ableist barriers infringe on the rights of persons with disabilities to access and be fully included in education, work, health care, civic life, funding, and beyond. Further, decisions are often made that affect the lives of persons with disabilities where they do not have a seat at the decision-making table. For the 1 in 7 people worldwide who are disabled–and those who will become disabled during their lifetime–this must change. 

Our work at the Disability Rights Fund strengthens and diversifies disability rights movements in the Global South so that persons with disabilities can enjoy equal rights and full participation in society. Grounded in the disability rights movement rallying cry “Nothing About Us Without Us!,” we take a participatory and intersectional approach to supporting organizations of persons with disabilities through resourcing, technical assistance, and advocacy. 

By investing in our work, you are supporting persons with disabilities around the world to advocate for their rights and to grow their leadership. When we secure rights and freedoms for the most marginalized identities, we create a better world for us all. Join and uplift the global disability rights movement by making a donation today.