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Disability Business Alliance
“Empowerment through Entrepreneurship”
San Francisco Disability Business Alliance (SFDBA) is building a powerful and integrated community of businesses owned by people with disabilities. It helps individuals with disabilities achieve economic self-sufficiency through small business ownership and entrepreneurship. The SFDBA works to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal and inclusive opportunity to 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.
By providing access to business development support, nurturing entrepreneurial opportunities, galvanizing procurement and supply chain connections to major corporations, and by advocating for effective local government policies, entrepreneurs with disabilities will have an increased opportunity and space to both grow or develop a business.
October 16th 2024 - Our Bay Area Disability Entrepreneurship Event was nothing short of a celebration of Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment within the disability community.
SFDBA, Proud Finalist of the EBBIES 2024
San Francisco Disability Business Alliance was a proud finalist at The Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards under the category “Diversity & Inclusion Award” sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
This event organized by the SF Chamber of Commerce is a celebration and recognition of the Bay Area’s visionary entrepreneurs, business leaders, and exemplary corporate citizens.
Who we serve
Business owners - Seeking counseling, assistance and resources to develop, grow and sustain your business? Join SFDBA Disability-Owned Business EnAbler program.
Aspiring entrepreneurs - Looking for inspiration, mentorship, and tangible resources to help launch your business? Join SFDBA Future Entrepreneur Cohort program.
What we do
Inspire people with disabilities to start their own business
Empower them through training, counseling, mentoring and access to an incubator space
Build a community where they can exchange ideas, access resources and collaborate
Advocate for partnerships, programs and policies to better serve and support disabled-owned businesses
Our Impact
“One in ten San Franciscans currently identify with having at least one disability that affects their day to day lives.”
Success Stories
Meet some of our allies with disabilities owning thriving businesses in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Learn their stories exemplifying resilience, creativity, and a commitment to serving their communities.
“Create a difference even though you are different
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“Make yourself uncomfortable to grow your success
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Join us our FoundAble Speaker Series or our next Bay Area Disability Entrepreneurship Event to hear their messages of hope, courage, and action.
Get involved!
Help build a powerful and integrated community of businesses owned and operated by people with disabilities. Find how you can help and contribute to the SFDBA mission and efforts.