Disability Leadership Institute

Disability Leadership Institute is rated 3 out of 5 in the category professional training & coaching. Read and write reviews about Disability Leadership Institute. Promotion, development, support - for leaders with disabilities There are many globally recognised leaders with disabilities who sit on boards, lead teams, run organisations, and represent our communities locally, nationally and internationally. Yet any mention of diversity rarely includes disability and doesn’t acknowledge the incredible wealth of experience and expertise that people with disabilities can contribute. Disabled people have almost no presence in politics, high levels of business or government, or as members of boards or advisory groups. Often it is assumed that there are no disabled people qualified to operate at these levels, or that people with disabilities can only be experts in disability related areas. So, disability leaders are rarely in the room and remain invisible. Few disability leaders are known; even fewer are appointed or recognised. Despite this lack there has never been a cohesive ongoing program to support and develop leaders with disabilities. The Disability Leadership Institute has been established to address this diversity imbalance. The Institute offers coaching, training and connection to opportunities, including communities of practice, leadership development, and a range of resources. Leaders are supported to connect to leadership positions and opportunities, while being provided with targeted support and training. For the first time an Australian National Register of Disability Leaders offers a single portal for companies or agencies wishing to engage C suite expertise, find a new board member, engage a conference speaker, or locate a media expert. The register is open to all people with disabilities, and open to all companies and agencies wishing to improve their diversity. (Australian only for now.) The Disability Leadership Institute has been established by disability leaders for disability leaders. It is time to change the way leadership is understood. We operate virtually and globally.