OUR IMPACT

Anti-Ableist Schools

Partnerships that build sustainable, systems-level change
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Our Impact

Our partnerships are transforming how students with disabilities are served in school.

 

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Students with Disabilities Impacted

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School, District, and Network Partnerships

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Administrators and Teachers Supported

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Our Big Goal

By 2045, 1 million students with disabilities are on track to graduate, ready to thrive, and empowered to take on the world.

ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES

How will we know we’re getting there?

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Reach & Scale

Grow impact annually through service, technology, and tools

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Model Development

Continuously enhance and optimize the impact of our support and partnership

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Tools & Community

Build a community consistently using ABC tools and resources for improvement

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Research & Advocacy

Inspire change and promote anti-ableist practices throughout the education sector

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Organizational Health

Ensure strong organizational health and sustainable, equity-driven practices

Our Partners

We partner with dynamic schools, districts, networks, and other organizations focused on driving results for students.

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DC Prep Logo
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District of Colombia Internation School logo
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Capital City Public Charter School
Two Rivers Public Charter School
Washigton Yu Ying Logo
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Center City Public Charter Schools
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Oak Foundation

Our Supporters & Collaborators

We are fortunate to have the support and collaboration of exceptional organizations and individuals who share our vision and are committed to making a positive impact.

Education Forward DC logo
Walton Family Foundation logo
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Mann Paller Foundation and Wagman Family Foundation logo
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National charter schools institute logo
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Help Ensure All Students THRIVE!

The Ability Challenge seeks to partner with organizations, foundations, donors, and other agencies aligned with the vision to create schools where all students, especially students with disabilities, can thrive. 

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