Washington, D.C. – Disability Belongs™ is the proud recipient of the 2024 Moxie Award in the nonprofit category. The Moxie Awards recognize organizations that are “innovative, fearless, and willing to embrace risks.”
“I want to congratulate all of the other nominees and winners, and give our sincere thanks to the incredible judges, sponsors, and organizers of this year’s Awards,” said Ariel Simms, President and CEO of Disability Belongs™. “This recognition is even more special to us as we start our next chapter as Disability Belongs™, following an intentional rebranding process to put disability front and center in our name.”
Disability Belongs™ is honored to be recognized for its work transforming the conversation around disability to redefine harmful and ableist narratives that have not only contributed to systemic barriers but to societal isolation and stigmatization. Disability Belongs’ work emphasizes disability not as something to overcome but another part of human diversity. Disability cuts across all demographics and identities and is the one group that anyone can join at any time in their lives.
“As a cross-disability and disability-led organization, I am thrilled about the future ahead of us as changemakers. We are focused on the intersection of disability across every identity, and the potential we have to create systemic change is limitless,” added Disability Belongs™ Board Chair, Khadija Bari. “We are honored that the Moxie Awards recognized our ongoing work to redefine narratives, develop leaders, and drive opportunity for the disability community.”
The 2024 Moxie Award winners, including Disability Belongs™, were announced at a ceremony on October 24th at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. “We hosted more than 450 of DC’s boldest in business to celebrate the 2024 Moxie Award winners,” said Katie Jordan, Moxie Award Chair.
Learn more about the Moxie Awards and find a complete list of winners on their website.
Disability Belongs™ is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future. Our mission is to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community.
