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61 million adults in the United States have some type of disability.
Mission
To transform lives by unifying innovative solutions with essential resources to create
meaningful, quantifiable change for the disabled community.
Vision
A world where inclusivity and accessibility are universal standards, empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive and achieve their greatest potential.
Why
dALA was founded in 2022 by Paul Kent in response to a lived experience in joining the disabled community, and realizing firsthand the disparity of outcomes in this community.
What
Our purpose is to amplify the social impact of private funders focusing on improving lives across the disabled community.
How
We drive meaningful and sustainable impact by sourcing, analyzing, structuring, and executing critical initiatives benefiting the disabled community.
disAbility Demographics
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1 in 4 adults with disabilities have an unmet health care need because of cost in the past year.
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Adults with disabilities report mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.
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Employment-population ratio was 17.9% for persons with a disability, compared to 61.8% for those without a disability.
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Median earnings of individuals with disabilities were $25,707, compared to $37,028 for those without disabilities.
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Persons with disabilities have twice the risk of developing conditions such as depression, asthma, diabetes, stroke, obesity or poor oral health.
Current Initiatives
Prosthesis for Every Limb
Addressing the gaps in the provision of prosthetic devices.
Access for everyBODY
Supporting assistive technology innovation.
Autism Knowledge Gateway
Facilitating Autism clinical care through improved access to research and collaboration with peers.
Limb Loss Preservation Registry
Raising participation and support during transition from government contact to private sector operations.
Cure Paralysis
Bettering the Lives of Those Living with Paralysis
The disAbled Life Innovation Gateway connects nonprofits, researchers, companies, and funders who are dedicated to advancing solutions for the unmet needs of the disability community. By fostering collaboration and providing access to essential resources, the Gateway empowers innovators to bring transformative ideas to life.
Expand Your Reach
Connect with a network of stakeholders passionate about disability innovation.
Connect with a network of stakeholders passionate about disability innovation.
Catalyze Impact
Access strategic funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships.
Access strategic funding opportunities and collaborative partnerships.
Showcase Your Work
Gain visibility and recognition for your initiatives within the community.
Gain visibility and recognition for your initiatives within the community.
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ViewProblem
The disabled community faces disproportionate gaps in medical care, access to vital resources, and patient advocacy resulting in economic distress and marginalization.
United States has over 1.8 million non-profit entities, yet large populations of the disabled community continue to suffer from unmet needs.
Impact oriented private funders are disenfranchised by existing infrastructure not providing the intended outcomes.
Solution
Source & Screen: Identify the most impactful technologies, services, and programs.
Diligence: Institutional-quality due diligence to assess feasibility, scalability, and impact.
Structure & Execute: Structure to align with intended outcomes and facilitate collaboration amongst all stakeholders.
Manage: Participate in governance to drive desired outcomes.
disAbled Life Alliance is a visionary service for private funders, advancing their impact agendas within the disabled community.
