Introducing the
Access Equity Leadership Collective (AELC)
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“Together, we can pool resources and amplify our impact on access and equity.”
Teddy Dorsette III
Executive Director
Access, Equity & Leadership Collective
Equity. Access. Power in Action.
What We Do
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Mission Statement:
The Access, Equity & Leadership Collective (AELC) empowers Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, disabled, and BIPOC individuals to lead and create change by advancing equity, access, and representation. We provide nonpartisan civic leadership training, accessible tools to engage with legislation, advocacy initiatives, and creative platforms that amplify underrepresented voices, while centering lived experience and fostering inclusive, collaborative partnerships.
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Vision Statement:
A society where Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, disabled, and BIPOC individuals have equitable access, representation, and leadership opportunities in all areas of civic, cultural, and public life.