Disability Project Empower

Washington DC, United States2Gether-International

$7,070

Raised of $7,000 USD

Successfully funded on Jul 15, 2016
47 supporters
101%%

About This Project

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How Disability Project Empower Works

Disability Project Empower (DPE) is a program that assists young disabled entrepreneurs in the creation and execution of their own their own advocacy projects.

Through DPE 2Gether-International.org has two goals:

1) Forster entrepreneurial skills that will help project leaders break down barriers to employment and succeed in the workforce.

2) Connect young disabled leader to a global network of mentors and likeminded advocates.



Specifics

  • Advocacy Projects must be lead by a youth (age 30 or younger) who identifies as disabled.
  • All projects require a team of three or more people. Team members do not have to identify as disabled.

(This will help to form bridges between disabled and non-disabled people, normalize disability in the workforce, and inspire employers to hire people with disabilities.)

Some skills that our project participants will develop are:

Team manangement and leadership
Finance Management
budget projects
Networking
developing business plans
Crowdfunding
And more!



EXAMPLES

"AbleDate" by Andres Urbina, is tackling stigmas around the subject of dating amongst intellectually disabled people. He first approached us with a 2 paragraph project proposal and now, with Disability Project Empower's support and encouragement, Andres has a fully fleshed business proposal with an incredible pitch deck. Andres' confidence skyrocketed while working with us, which is evident in his improved presentation skills, and we’re excited to support him as a leader and disability advocate in his local community.

"Disabled Humans of the World" by Adina Karten (who identifies with chronic pain), shares the stories and experiences of disabled people from her community through social media. Her project not only raises disability visibility and awareness, but also builds a community of disabled people for the world to connect and learn from. Adina launched her project on Facebook, which has started to gain mass traction as a result of her involvement with Disability Project Empower and 2Gether-International.org.



Our Team

(Pictured is our team laughing. From right to left: Adina Karten, Leen Zalatimo, Diego Mariscal, Jordan Peebles, Michelle Kwak)

Questions?

Contact Michelle :)
Email: [email protected]

Use Of Funds

$7,000 Tipping Point Goal

If we reach our tipping funding goal ($7,000), we will have the minimum funds to run the first four month cycle of advocacy projects. We're going to select 5 young disabled aspiring entrepreneurs and assist them to successfully complete their advocacy projects!

The funds are distributed as follows:

Mentorship & Support - $2,000
Incubator workspace - $2,400
Technology and Communication Tools - $120
Platform Commission and Transactions - $700
Accounting Fee - $480
Project Marketing & Materials - $1,300

$21,000 Stretch Goal

If we reach our full funding goal, we'll be able to run Disability Project Empower for a full year (3 full cycles of advocacy projects) AND develop a sustainability strategy that ensures the ongoing operations and innovation.


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Rewards

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Friends of Friends ARE Friends
$2.00

The first 10 people who can get 10 OTHER people to donate $2 or more with their referral will receive a LIMITED EDITION 2Gether-International T-Shirt!!!

By sharing our campaign with your friends, you'll not only just get a T-Shirt, but spread awareness about Disability!! Welcome to the fam!

Unlimited

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Disability Ally
$5.00

We'll make you a PERSONALIZED DIGITAL POSTER to declare our love for you on our social media AND we'll give you a shoutout on our 2Gether-International YouTube Videos!!

We're so excited to shout to the world of your alliance to the Disability Movement!

Unlimited

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Disability Advocate
$10.00

We'll send you a 2Gether-International WRISTBAND--best friends forever~

You'll ALSO receive
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Ambassador
$25.00

We'll send you a snapshot of a project in progress that Disability Project Empower is working with on a signed postcard by 2Gether-International!!!

You'll ALSO receive
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Fashionista
$50.00

We'll send you LIMITED EDITION Disability Project Empowers T-Shirt for you to (fashionably) show the world that you're in solidarity with our Disability community!! You'll look fierce as you march in the Disability Rights Movement with us!

You'll ALSO receive
-A signed Postcard/Snapshot of a ongoing Disability Project Empower project
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Leader
$100.00

We'll send you a personalized Thank You Video from the 2Gether-International team AND the project participants of Disability Project Empower! We'll also send you a secret code to Access a Sneak Peak Virtual Showcase of the Projects we'll be working with! You'll have an opportunity to mentor your favorite project!

You'll ALSO receive
-A Limited-Edition Disability Project Empower T-Shirt
-A signed Postcard/Snapshot of an ongoing Disability Project Empower project
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Changemaker
$250.00

We'll send you an exclusive invitation to 2Gether-International's Launch Party for Disability Project Empower!! Your name will be listed as a Bronze Sponsor of Disability Project Empower on the event's program! And you'll have an opportunity to mentor your favorite project!

You'll ALSO receive
-A Personalized Thank You Video from 2Gether-International and Project Participants
-An Early Access Code to the Sneak Peak Virtual Showcase of Disability Project Empower projects (and an exclusive opportunity to receive personalized monthly updates from your favorite projects)
-A Limited-Edition Disability Project Empower T-Shirt
-A signed Postcard/Snapshot of a ongoing Disability Project Empower project
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Investor
$500.00

We'll send you an invitation to an exclusive dinner with SuperStars in the Disability Rights Movement!! Some of the guests you'll eat with are regarded as Martin Luther King, Jr. of the Disability Movement--we're fangirling already, are you?? You'll also be recognized as a Silver Sponsor of Disability Project Empower (and receive a beautiful certificate in recognition)!! And you'll have an opportunity to mentor your favorite project!

You'll ALSO receive
-An exclusive invitation to 2Gether-International's Launch Party for Disability Project Empower (where your name will be listed as a Silver Sponsor on the event's program)
-A Personalized Thank You Video from 2Gether-International and Project Participants
-An Early Access Code to the Sneak Peak Virtual Showcase of Disability Project Empower projects (and an exclusive opportunity to receive personalized monthly updates from your favorite projects)
-A Limited-Edition Disability Project Empower T-Shirt
-A signed Postcard/Snapshot of a ongoing Disability Project Empower project
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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Disability Empower-ER
$1,000.00

We'll name the Award we're presenting to project participants who successfully complete the Disability Project Empower curriculum AFTER YOU! (For example, if John Smith was a Gold Sponsor, 2Gether-International will present Project X the "Smith Award" for successfully completing and graduating from Disability Project Empower's Disabled Youth Entrepreneurship Program.) You'll also be recognized as a Gold Sponsor of Disability Project Empower (and receive a beautiful certificate in recognition)!! And you'll have an opportunity to mentor your favorite project!

You'll ALSO receive
-An invitation to dinner with SuperStars of the Disability Rights Movement
-An exclusive invitation to 2Gether-International's Launch Party for Disability Project Empower (where your name will be listed as a Gold Sponsor on the event's program)
-A Personalized Thank You Video from 2Gether-International and Project Participants
-An Early Access Code to the Sneak Peak Virtual Showcase of Disability Project Empower projects (and an exclusive opportunity to receive personalized monthly updates from your favorite projects)
-A Limited-Edition Disability Project Empower T-Shirt
-A signed Postcard/Snapshot of a ongoing Disability Project Empower project
-A 2Gether-International Wristband
-A Personalized Digital Poster blasted on our social media
-A shoutout on 2Gether-International's YouTube Videos

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