Over 22 million working-age adults in the U.S. live with a disability, and millions more have complex chronic conditions that severely limit their ability to work in traditional employment. Many are turning to self-employment by necessity, seeking the flexibility traditional jobs don’t offer.
At The Empower Network, we’re building a supportive community of disabled and chronically ill entrepreneurs seeking to maintain their professional identity and financial freedom.
If you’re looking for connection, encouragement, and a more sustainable way to work, you’re welcome here. Join the community that is growing together through expert, disability-informed webinars, and invaluable community support.
Together, we are creating meaningful work that works for us.
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Membership is $10/month
Scholarships are available by application
Meet our Board of Directors, Expert Advisors, Sponsors, and Volunteers.
“There’s a common narrative that people on disability are lazy. My experience as a coach has proven it to be the opposite:
All of my clients would love to be working again, if only they could find work that could accommodate their complex health challenges.”
Stephanie Swanson, The Empower Network Founder & CEO