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National Disability Institute is the first national nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities.

02/26/2026

Black disability history is part of Black history, too. This blog explores the stories, contributions and experiences of Black people with disabilities and why this history matters now. Read the full post to learn more and reflect on how disability justice and racial equity intersect.

Read more at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/blog/black-disability-history-is-black-history-too/

Image description: A teal graphic from the National Disability Institute featuring a guest blog titled “Black Disability History Is Black History, Too!” The NDI logo appears in the top left. Two circular headshots of Black women appear on the right side of the graphic. The headline is followed by the byline: “By Donna Walton, Ed.D., Founder of The Divas With Disabilities Project and LEGGTalk, Inc.; and Carmelys Vincent, M.A.” Below, a short excerpt highlights Harriet Tubman’s leadership on the Underground Railroad and notes that she experienced epileptic seizures but continued to lead others to freedom.

02/25/2026

What are STEM careers, and where can they take you?

From designing the future to solving real-world problems, STEM careers make a difference every day. Even if you’ve never pictured yourself in science, technology, engineering or math, now is a great time to explore what’s possible.

These careers are in high demand, offer competitive pay and support communities in meaningful ways.

Learn more at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/resources/explore-stem-careers/

Video description: The video starts with a time-lapse aerial view of Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. We then see Jess, wearing scrubs, and speaking to the camera and then busy at working storing surgical supplies. On-screen text reads: Jess, Surgical Support Technician, Mercy Hospital St. Louis. We then see shots of Jess scrubbing in, tying on a mask and putting on gloves. The video continues with shots panning the hospital building, the operating room and Jess walking through the hospital halls. A black screen with white words reads: Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. Apprenticeships = Opportunity. Solving, Supporting, Connecting. Ready to log in? The NDI logo is then displayed along with the website: NationalDisabilityInstitute.org.

Audio description: Positive instrumental piano music plays in the background as Jess speaks with an informative, conversational tone.

02/24/2026

Returning to work with a disability can feel overwhelming. NDI's American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) is a solution-oriented administrative Employment Network model. ADEN provides high quality employment services to Social Security disability beneficiaries through Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work program.

ADEN’s upcoming webinar shares trusted resources and answers common questions about benefits and employment.

Save your spot: bit.ly/adenmarch19

Image description: Promotional graphic for NDI and ADEN with blue background text reading, You don't have to choose between working and keeping your SSA benefits.” The graphic promotes ADEN’s Beneficiary Outreach Event on March 19 at 3 p.m. ET with a“Register Now” button. Below the text, two people wearing hard hats stand at a construction site and look upward.

02/23/2026

If you live in New Jersey and are a person with a disability, a family member, or a community partner, this webinar is for you.

Part 2 of the NJIHC webinar series focuses on practical strategies to support financial stability, goal setting, and long-term wealth building. Join experts and community members for a learning experience designed to strengthen financial resilience.

Register now: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/njihc-webinar-series/

Image description: A teal graphic promoting a New Jersey–based webinar. The text reads, “If you live in New Jersey and have a disability, a family member with a disability, or are a community partner,” followed by “and want to: learn essential strategies for financial stability, set and reach your personal financial goals, discover tools that support independence and wealth building, and join a community learning experience with experts.” At the bottom, the graphic says, “Attend our next webinar.”

02/20/2026

It's time to meet another wonderful member of team NDI! Meet Kelley, a trainer and technical assistance specialist at National Disability Institute

With over 20 years of experience in disability policy and workforce development, Kelley supports providers nationwide with training on benefits counseling, work incentives and inclusive employment. Her work focuses on making complex systems easier to understand and more accessible for people with disabilities.

Image description: A “Meet the Team” graphic from the National Disability Institute introducing Kelley Land, an NDI trainer and technical assistance specialist. The graphic includes a headshot of Kelley Land, her contact email address, kland@ndi-inc.org, NDI branding and a link to nationaldisabilityinstitute.org.

02/19/2026

Aaron works in a hospital, using STEM skills every day to support patient care and operations. His story shows how exploring science, technology, engineering and math can lead to meaningful careers.

Watch the video and explore STEM career pathways and resources for people with disabilities: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/resources/explore-stem-careers/

Video description: Aaron wears a black Mercy Hospital T-Shirt and speaks to the camera while being interviewed in a brightly lit hallway. Various scenes from across the hospital pan in the background while Aaron speaks. These scenes include an aerial view from outside the hospital, close-up shots of Aaron and shots of Aaron walking around the hospital and sitting down at his desk. The video ends with a black screen displaying white text reading: Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. Apprenticeships = Opportunity. Helping, Listening, Solving. Ready to check in? The video ends with the NDI logo and website, NationalDisabilityInstitute.org.

Audio description: Aaron speaks with an informative, calm tone while instrumental, inspirational piano music plays in the background.

02/18/2026

Launching a business takes more than posting an ad and hoping for the best.

If you are a small business owner with a disability, or thinking about starting one, this webinar will walk you through how to build a go-to-market strategy that actually works. Learn how to reach the right customers, define what makes your business stand out and turn interest into action.

It's not too late to join us this afternoon! Register: https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/the-art-of-a-great-go-to-market-strategy-how-to-prepare-your-business-for-the-big-launch/

Image description: A teal graphic with white text promoting a webinar for disability-owned small businesses. The text reads, “If you are a small business owner with a disability or thinking about starting a business,” followed by “and you want to: learn how to reach the right customers, build a marketing strategy that goes beyond social media, clarify what makes your business stand out, and turn interest into action.” At the bottom, the graphic says, “Attend our next webinar.”

02/16/2026

In honor of Black History Month, NDI’s Small Business Hub is spotlighting Black disabled entrepreneurs and their journeys in small business ownership.

Watch the recorded webinar “Beyond Our Disabilities: Celebrating Black Disabled Entrepreneurs” to hear directly from Black disabled business owners about building businesses, navigating barriers, and creating opportunities.

Watch now: https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/event/beyond-our-disabilities-celebrating-black-disabled-entrepreneurs

Image description: Teal promotional graphic for an NDI Small Business Hub recorded webinar titled “Beyond Our Disabilities: Celebrating Black Disabled Entrepreneurs.” A label at the top reads “Recorded Webinar.” The image shows a tablet displaying the webinar title and four headshots of Black disabled entrepreneurs featured as panelists. A button on the tablet reads “Watch Now.”

02/13/2026

Fall in love with saving this Valentine’s Day. NDI’s Financial Resilience Center offers free tools and resources to help you build financial confidence, plan ahead and strengthen your financial future. Swipe through our Valentine’s cards, then visit the Financial Resilience Center to get started at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/.

02/12/2026

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting books by Black authors with disabilities that explore creativity, identity and lived experience.

These memoirs and essay collections center on personal stories and perspectives that reflect the diverse experiences of people with disabilities.

Image descriptions: (First) A teal graphic with white text that reads, “Books by Black Authors with Disabilities to Check Out This Black History Month.”

(Second) A teal graphic featuring the book Broken Places & Outer Spaces: Finding Creativity in the Unexpected by Nnedi Okorafor. The book cover appears on the left, with a photo of the author on the right. The graphic includes text describing the book as a memoir-essay hybrid that explores creativity, identity, and life after a disabling spinal surgery.

(Third) A teal graphic featuring the book Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma. The book cover appears on the left. The graphic includes text explaining that the memoir focuses on navigating education, advocacy, and leadership as a Deafblind woman.

(Fourth) A teal graphic featuring the book The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me by Keah Brown. The book cover appears on the left. The graphic includes text describing the book as a collection of essays on disability, self-love, and pop culture by the creator of the movement, who has cerebral palsy.

02/11/2026

Join us for part two of our four-part Financial Wellness Training webinar series.

This session will explore five key strategies that support the financial well-being of people with disabilities and their families living in New Jersey.

February 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Learn more and register:
https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/njihc-webinar-series/

Image description: A teal promotional graphic from the National Disability Institute Financial Resilience Center advertises a live webinar titled “Five Key Strategies to Achieving Financial Wellness.” The graphic notes it is Part 2 of a four-part webinar series. On the right, a glass jar filled with coins holds a small green plant sprouting upward, symbolizing financial growth. Text explains that the session will explore five essential strategies that support the financial well-being of people with disabilities and their families living in New Jersey. The date and time, February 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, appear at the bottom, with the NDI Financial Resilience Center logo in the top right.

02/10/2026

Looking for love this Valentine’s season? Romance scammers are counting on that. NDI’s Financial Resilience Center shares what to watch for, how these scams often escalate and steps you can take to protect yourself and your money.

Read the blog: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/blog/looking-for-love-beware-of-romance-scams/

Image description: A graphic from NDI’s Financial Resilience Center promoting a staff blog post titled, “Looking for Love? Beware of Romance Scams!” The background shows U.S. dollar bills with heart shapes. A white text box includes the headline and identifies the author as Becky MacDicken, NDI Director of Financial Empowerment, with her headshot on the right. The graphic includes a short excerpt describing signing up for an online dating app and noticing changes in messages that raised concerns. The NDI Financial Resilience Center logo appears at the top left.

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