About the Initiative
We exist at the intersection of disability rights and economic empowerment — because true inclusion means access to opportunity, not just access to buildings.
OUR MISSION
The Disability Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment Initiative™ is dedicated to closing the economic gap for people with disabilities through education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and corporate partnerships.
We believe that every person with a disability has the potential to build a business, launch a career, and achieve financial independence — and we're building the ecosystem to make that possible.
I know what it feels like to sit across from a hiring manager and wonder if they're seeing your disability before they see your potential. I know the frustration of being overlooked, underestimated, and told - directly or indirectly - that you weren't quite enough. And I know the deep, life-changing power of having someone in your corner who refuses to let you believe that.
That's why I do what I do.
What started as a personal journey became a mission. A mission to make sure that people living with disabilities have access to the coaching, resources, and advocacy they need to build careers and lives that light them up - on their own terms.
Today, as the founder of Disability Rights Advocate and the Career Performance Institute, I've had the honor of working with individuals and corporations to break down barriers, build inclusion, and turn potential into power.
THE ECOSYSTEM BEHIND THE MISSION
International Disabled Entrepreneurs Inc. — The parent nonprofit organization that houses the Disability Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment Initiative™, programs, scholarships, and community.
Career Performance Institute — The education and coaching arm, providing courses, career training, AI integration coaching, and professional development.
DisabilityRightsAdvocate.com — The public-facing platform for advocacy, thought leadership, resources, and community — where disability rights meet economic empowerment.
🎙️ Podcasting
As a podcast host, I use my platform to amplify voices, share stories, and deliver real, actionable guidance to the disability community and the allies who support them.
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
I bring both lived experience and professional training to every client engagement:
- Certified Career Coach
- Certified Life Coach
- Certified AI Integration Coach
- [Add any additional certifications - ICF, SHRM, etc.]
- Founder, Career Performance Institute
- Founder, Disability Rights Advocate
- Podcast Host - [Your Podcast Name]
- [Years] years of experience in [relevant field/industry background]
WHAT WE STAND FOR
♿ Inclusion — Every program, platform, and resource is built with accessibility first.
💪 Empowerment — We don't just advocate for rights — we build the skills and systems to exercise them.
🎓 Education — Knowledge is the foundation of economic freedom.
🤝 Partnership — We grow through collaboration with corporations, nonprofits, and government.
⚖️ Equity — We work toward a world where disability is never a barrier to wealth creation.
A NOTE FROM DAVIDA
"I didn't start this work because it was easy. I started it because it was necessary. Every person I coach, every stage I stand on, every corporation I sit across the table from - it's all in service of one belief: that people with disabilities don't need to be fixed. The world does."
- Davida Shensky
READY TO BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT?
If you're ready to stop shrinking and start building the career and life you deserve - or if your organization is ready to lead with real inclusion - I'd love to connect.