BraunAbility's Drive for Inclusion

We’re creating and cultivating a more inclusive future for the millions of people living with mobility disabilities across the world.


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Our Advocates

People with mobility disabilities and their caregivers are welcome to join the community of almost 2,000 disability advocates.

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Our Mission

Our goal is to build a more mobility-inclusive society that makes it possible for people of all ability levels to fully contribute to the world around them.

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Our Findings

Our Drive for Inclusion Report Card highlights responses from Driving Force members to uncover perspectives, statistics and opportunities to foster a more inclusive future.




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Who is the Driving Force? 

 

A group of disability inclusion advocates nearly 2,000 members strong, The Driving Force is an online survey community open to anyone living with a mobility challenge and their caregivers. BraunAbility’s goal is to ensure voices within the mobility disability community are heard.  

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Meet Some of Our Influential Members

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Squirmy and Grubs

Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward, known collectively as Squirmy and Grubs, share their interabled relationship with the world through their successful YouTube channel, aiming to challenge societal perceptions of disability. The two combine humor and personal stories to educate others about disability allyship, ableism, and inclusion to their over one million followers on social media.  

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Madeline Delp

Madeline Delp, a model, actress, and disability advocate, won Ms. Wheelchair USA in 2017. She's set to appear in Ballroom, a film about a paraplegic who finds freedom in adaptive dance after her injury. Off-screen, she champions disability rights through her nonprofit, Live Boundless, providing mobility aids to people in underserved communities. 

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Cory Lee

Cory Lee is a travel blogger and wheelchair user who shares his adventures on his blog, Curb Free with Cory Lee. Cory has explored over 30 countries, offering insights on accessible travel. His work inspires those with disabilities to explore the world and advocate for improved travel accessibility. 




Key Findings from Our 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report

 

Our 2023 Drive for Inclusion Report Card provides a comprehensive look at caregiving. We surveyed those who provide vital care to millions of people living with mobility disabilities and found caregivers are facing a trifecta of stress: 

88%
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face emotional strain due to caregiving.

83%
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face physical strain due to caregiving.

61%
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face financial strain due to caregiving.

Caring for Our Caregivers

 

While caregivers are used to providing care for others, they’re in need of care themselves: 

The emotional, physical, and mental toll goes unseen or unappreciated. We would never ask for it, but a little acknowledgement, understanding, or support of our hard work could go a long way.

- Tricia
2023 Drive For Inclusion Report Card - Now Available  - BraunAbility's annual report on the state of inclusion for the 20 million Americans with a mobility disability.

BraunAbility's Pledge: Nothing about us, without us

 

 

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Hearing from people with mobility challenges is where inclusion begins.

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Highlight the voices of our mobility advocates.

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Driving inclusion for people with mobility challenges.


Save Our Spots

 

Accessible parking spots allow people with mobility challenges a safe space to get in and out of their vehicle. When drivers park on the accompanying access aisles, people with mobility challenges lose not just access, but their independence. Order your Save Our Spots tickets to encourage proper parking in accessible spaces.



Drive for Inclusion News, Stories and Insights

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News from The Driving Force

Stay up to date on all the latest accessibility and inclusion news from The Driving Force.

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Disability Inclusion at Work

People and programs driving positive change toward a more inclusive world.

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Previous Drive for Inclusion Report Cards

Annual reports on the state of inclusion for the 40 million Americans living with a mobility disability.

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