Support will expand the Innovation Gateway and strengthen the infrastructure connecting disability innovators with capital, research, and strategic partnerships.
BOSTON, MA — July 2026 — disAbled Life Foundation today announced it has received catalytic support from Resonance Philanthropies to accelerate the growth of the Innovation Gateway, a platform designed to connect disability-focused innovators with the capital, research partnerships, and strategic resources needed to bring transformative solutions to market.
The support comes during a period of significant momentum for the Foundation. Earlier this year, disAbled Life Alliance was recognized on the 2026 Forbes Accessibility 200, and the Foundation received a grant from Ability Central to further strengthen the infrastructure supporting disability innovation.
“Disability innovation has never lacked great ideas, it has lacked the coordinated infrastructure needed to help those ideas scale,” said Paul Kent, Founder and Executive Director of disAbled Life Foundation. “We’re grateful to Resonance Philanthropies for recognizing the importance of building an ecosystem that connects innovators with the resources and relationships necessary. Its investment will help expand the reach and capabilities of the Innovation Gateway, enabling more innovators to access funding opportunities, research collaborations, and strategic partnerships.”
Through the Innovation Gateway, disAbled Life Foundation identifies and supports promising disability-focused innovations across advanced prosthetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, adaptive technology, mobility, healthcare, and accessibility. The platform serves as a bridge between innovators and mission-aligned funders, research institutions, investors, and industry partners.
“This support strengthens our ability to build a more connected disability innovation ecosystem,” Kent added. “By bringing together innovators, researchers, philanthropists, and investors, we can accelerate solutions that improve the lives of millions of people with disabilities.”
About disAbled Life Foundation
disAbled Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization advancing disability innovation through ecosystem development, strategic partnerships, and catalytic capital. Through the Innovation Gateway, the Foundation connects disability-focused innovators with funding, research opportunities, and strategic resources that accelerate solutions from concept to impact.
For more information, visit disabledlifefoundation.org.
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