Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities was launched in 2019 as the first and only campaign training program that specifically helps candidates with disabilities navigate access barriers to run a campaign. In recent years, more candidates with disabilities have run for and served in elected offices, leading to historic firsts for our community.
Elevate’s latest programming took place in fall 2021. You can view the archived webinars from both our 2019 and 2021 programming. For more information on running for office, campaign accessibility, and candidates with disabilities, check out our resources listed below. For further questions about Elevate, please email Sarah Blahovec, Voting and Civic Engagement Director, at [email protected].
- Elevate 2021 archived recordings
- REV UP and NCIL Webinar: Campaigning with a Disability (recording and transcript)
- Elevate 2019 archived recordings
More information related to Elevate, candidates with disabilities, and campaign accessibility:
- Database of Candidates with Disabilities
- Database of Elected Officials with Disabilities
- The Elevate Blog, which profiles elected officials and campaign staff with disabilities
- List of Resources on Running for Office
- Including People with Disabilities in Your Political Campaign: A Guide for Campaign Staff
- Donate to keep Elevate: Campaign Training for People with Disabilities going.