Advancing Economic Justice for People with Disabilities
CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The disability community is the largest American minority population. At least 41 million adults in the United States, almost 13 percent of the population, have some type of disability. In response, Asset Funders Network (AFN) is taking a step forward in helping level the playing field for people with disabilities by publishing a set of philanthropic recommendations for grantmakers in its report Advancing Economic Justice for People with Disabilities.
- In response, Asset Funders Network (AFN) is taking a step forward in helping level the playing field for people with disabilities by publishing a set of philanthropic recommendations for grantmakers in its report Advancing Economic Justice for People with Disabilities .
- Addressing the systemic barriers, discriminatory attitudes, and lack of tools people with disabilities face is a core part of an economic justice agenda.
- "Our thanks to AFN for recognizing that equity and justice initiatives must include people with disabilities."
- Asset Funders Network (AFN) is the leading national grantmaker membership organization focused on advancing equitable wealth building and economic mobility.