The Bay Area Disability Entrepreneurship Event is an annual gathering and networking opportunity to celebrate local small businesses represented in the disability community, inspire individuals with disabilities to follow the pathway of self-employment and to incubate their projects within the Alliance network.

The event runs in parallel with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

October 16, 2024 - The Bay Area Disability Entrepreneurship Event was nothing short of extraordinary. Over 100 entrepreneurs, small business owners, leaders and advocates attended to celebrate a growing movement of innovation, inclusivity, and economic empowerment within the disability community.

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Who should attend:

Current and Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Local Businesses and Enterprises interested in supporting, partnering with, or mentoring disability-owned businesses

Service Providers (legal, financial, and business) offering specialized services for entrepreneurs with disabilities

Policy Makers and Disability Organizations promoting disability inclusion, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment

Students and Academics who want to gain insight into the intersection of disability and business

Disability advocates and philanthropists seeking to support and invest in disability-owned and operated businesses

What you can expect

Hear testimonials from amazing and successful disabled business owners

Understand how SFDBA can help connect individuals with disability to the right contacts and resources to launch and operate their business successfully

Gain Inspiration to explore self-employment or start your own business

Build or expand your network with business owners with disability

Find how you can support and advocate for disabled-owned businesses