03/09/2026
This month, we’re highlighting All-Star Cohort member Nikola—an advocate for disability, neurodiverse, q***r, and human rights justice. In his own words, Nikola reminds us why advocacy and access matters.
Leadership Programs at MDRC make space for advocates like Nikola to grow their leadership, sharpen their voices, and turn passion into action. This is the final year of the LFI & LEAD programming, funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Program. Your support helps ensure advocates like Nikola continue to receive training, mentorship, and accessible leadership opportunities, now and beyond this final year. Give today and help disability-led leadership keep moving forward. https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/MakeDonation.aspx?ORGID2=382435517
Image Description: The top of the image says “Meet LFI Ambassador.”
Below that it says “Nikola, he/him – Disability Advocate and LFI Ambassador.”
On the right side of the image there is a portrait photo of Nikola. Nikola is a young person with short dark hair. They are wearing a blue and black plaid shirt and looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The photo is inside a round frame with a green border.
On the left side of the image there is a long quote from Nikola. In the quote, Nikola explains that he is an advocate for disability rights, neurodiversity, q***r rights, and human rights. He says speaking up for people who cannot safely speak for themselves is very important to him.
Nikola also shares that he is studying to become a Speech-Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist. He talks about some of his interests, including:
Animals and animal welfare
Art and drawing
Role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate 3, Stardew Valley, and Dungeons & Dragons
At the bottom of the graphic is the LFI (Leaders for Inclusion) logo.
The design uses dark blue, white, and bright green colors, with small triangle decorations on the right side. ✨
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