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Disability Business Alliance

“Empowerment through Entrepreneurship”

San Francisco Disability Business Alliance (SFDBA) helps individuals with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment and entrepreneurship, community participation, and self-advocacy.

It is the only community benefit organization in the Bay Area dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs with all types of disabilities.

SFDBA ensures that individuals with disabilities have an equal and inclusive opportunity to have healthy and productive lives, make their mark in the business world and that the Bay Area benefits fully from the expertise, diversity, and innovation these businesses and individuals have to offer.

Latest News

Wheel of Pride: Navigating Life

July 7th 11AM-2PM, San Francisco Public Library

Join us for a life-size version of the classic board game LIFE. This fun event will be moderated by Peter DeHaas, our founder and executive director. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and ASL interpretation will be provided. Register HERE.

This event is organized by SF Community Living, a non-profit organization helping elderly people and people with disabilities stay connected, independent, and involved through local programs, tech support, food deliveries, and advocacy.

Headshot for Humanity

If you’re thinking about a social media refresh or professional headshot, please consider Michael with Michael Pegram Photography and support his new generous initiative, Headshots For Humanity: For every headshot session, Michael is donating $50 to our Alliance with the goal to raise $5,000.

We are grateful for his initiative supporting our mission of helping small business owners with disabilities grow and thrive

Built to Last: Five Years of Disability-Led Business

Nov 5th, 2025 - SFDBA celebrated its 5th anniversary during its annual Bay Area Disability Entrepreneurship Event and delivered a powerful message, highlighting how entrepreneurship can open doors to self-sufficiency and allow individuals with disabilities to thrive as business owners.

What we do

Inspire people with disabilities to start their own business
Empower through training, counseling, mentoring and technical assistance
Build a community to exchange ideas, share resources and collaborate
Advocate for programs and policies to better serve disabled-owned businesses

“One in ten San Franciscans reports a disability. Almost half of people are under age 65.

Investing in this community is important for the future of our City.”

— San Francisco Human Services Agency

You can contribute in many ways to the SFDBA mission and efforts…

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