Disability Victory Academy

Disability Victory Academy is an accessible, multi-week, virtual campaign training program for disabled progressives who want to run for office or work on a campaign at the local or state level. It is led by organizers, trainers, and elected officials who can speak to the challenges that disabled leaders face in the campaign environment. 

We are currently fundraising to launch our first Disability Victory Academy cohort. To receive updates on the Academy and other Disability Victory programming, join our mailing list. If you would like to support Disability Victory Academy, learn about our sponsorship options below or consider donating to Disability Victory.

About the Disability Victory Academy

Disability Victory Academy teaches essential campaign and organizing skills through a six- to seven-week training program consisting of three-hour “training blocks.” During each block, attendees will participate in two interactive training sessions led by experienced trainers, as well as hear from a disabled former candidate, elected official, campaign staffer, or advocate about their experiences in the political arena.

Disability Victory Academy’s syllabus focuses on six core areas.

  1. Campaign launch and operations

  2. Field organizing

  3. Communications

  4. Fundraising

  5. Building a policy platform

  6. Sponsor demonstrations and special topics

This program is ideal for first-time candidates or staff who want to run a winning campaign rooted in meeting the needs of their communities. The Academy will teach disabled leaders how to address the challenges they will face as candidates, staff, and organizers, whether that’s canvassing with a mobility disability, doing accessible digital organizing, or confronting ableism in the political sphere.

Sponsor the Academy

Disability Victory Academy will build a pipeline of disabled leaders who will effect change in their communities. We are inviting you to become a sponsor and help build the movement of disabled progressives entering the political arena. Your sponsorship empowers disabled leaders to learn how to run winning campaigns and serve their communities. 

If you are interested in sponsoring Disability Victory Academy, get in touch with us at hello@disabilityvictory.org.

  • At $1,000, your contribution will sponsor accommodations and cover access needs for a Disability Victory training block. Benefits:

    • Recognition in program materials for sponsoring access needs and accommodations

  • At $2,500, your contribution will pay for our trainers’ time and expertise for a Disability Victory Academy training session. Benefits:

    • Your name or organizational logo prominently displayed on the Disability Victory Academy website

    • Inclusion of your name or organizational logo in our program materials as a sponsor

  • At $5,000, your contribution will pay for our trainers’ time and expertise for a Disability Victory Academy training block. Benefits:

    • All Bronze benefits

    • A half-page promotional space in our program materials

    • Named recognition during the training block by the main speaker

  • At $10,000, your contribution will cover the curriculum development, training time, and accommodations for an entire Disability Victory Academy training block. Benefits:

    • All Bronze and Silver benefits

    • Your organization will be recognized as a named sponsor of the Disability Victory Academy

    • Inclusion of your organization logo on our social media graphics

    • A full-page promotional space in our program materials

    • An opportunity to speak to Academy participants during our sponsor demonstrations block to introduce your organization

  • At $20,000, your contribution will cover the full programmatic costs for half of a Disability Victory Academy cohort. Benefits:

    • All Bronze, Silver, and Gold benefits

    • A seat for an attendee of your choice to attend Disability Victory Academy training

  • At $40,000, your contribution will cover the full programmatic costs for an entire Disability Victory Academy cohort. Benefits:

    • All Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum benefits

    • A 90-minute training developed and presented by Disability Victory’s staff for your organization