United · Promoting Leadership · Innovation of the Disabled
Rise. Lead. Belong.
UPLIFT'D connects disabled youth and young adults with the education, careers, mentorship, and international opportunities they deserve — because every leader deserves a launchpad.
Every young person deserves the chance to lead — regardless of ability.
Where It All Began
From the Dominican Republic to a Global Movement
UPLIFT'D was born from the Uplift Darvin project in the Dominican Republic, where a commitment to disability inclusion sparked a movement. What started as one initiative grew into a mission: to dismantle barriers and build bridges for disabled youth everywhere.
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What We Do
Six pathways. One mission: your future, fully realized.
Education
Connecting you with accessible learning programs, accommodations, and academic support that meet you where you are.
Careers
Pathways to internships, job training, and employers who are genuinely committed to disability inclusion.
Mentorship
Pairing you with mentors who get it — leaders with disabilities who've navigated the same roads.
Leadership
Programs, fellowships, and platforms that put disabled youth at the center of decision-making.
International Opportunities
Study abroad, global exchanges, and international programs made accessible for disabled youth.
Community Resources
A curated directory of organizations, accommodations, and support services aligned with your goals.
Featured Project
Uplift Darvin
Dominican Republic
The initiative that started it all. Uplift Darvin was a groundbreaking disability inclusion project in the Dominican Republic that proved what's possible when communities center disabled youth as leaders, not afterthoughts. Its lessons now power everything UPLIFT'D does.
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Join the Movement
There's a place for you here — whether you're seeking support, want to give it, or are ready to build something together.
You're a disabled young person looking for resources, referrals, or a community that gets it.
You know someone who could benefit from UPLIFT'D — send them our way.
You're an organization, educator, or employer ready to commit to genuine disability inclusion.