2025 Disability Owned Convening

Building a Better Future for Disability-Owned Businesses

The National Disability Institute (NDI) is bringing together entrepreneurs, advocates, and industry leaders for the 4th Annual Disability Owned Convening — a virtual, nationwide event celebrating innovation, inclusion, and the power of disability-owned small businesses.

Hosted by NDI’s Small Business Hub, the convening will be held on November 5–6, 2025, and will feature expert speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help business owners with disabilities grow and thrive.

This year’s theme continues NDI’s mission to build a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families.

👉 Register now at www.disabilityownedconvening.com

Why Attend

Whether you’re an experienced business owner or just starting out, this fully accessible event offers practical insights and connections to help you succeed.

Attendees will:

• Gain actionable business advice and inspiration from successful entrepreneurs
• Explore pathways to financial resources and capital
• Discover new technology tools and marketing strategies
• Connect with peers, policymakers, and disability inclusion advocates

Concurrent breakout sessions will allow participants to personalize their learning experience and walk away with strategies tailored to their goals.

Accessibility and Inclusion

The event will feature real-time captioning and ASL interpretation to ensure full accessibility for all attendees.

Thanks to event sponsors, registration is completely free, and all participants will receive access to recordings for 60 days after the live sessions.

For accommodation requests or questions, email info@disabilitysmallbusiness.org.

Help Spread the Word

NDI invites everyone to help amplify the message of disability-owned entrepreneurship.
You can support the campaign by:

• Sharing posts using #NDIConvening, #DisabilityOwned, and #SmallBusiness
• Tagging @NationalDisabilityInstitute in your posts
• Encouraging others to register and attend

Together, we can create a more inclusive and accessible small business community.