RespectAbility
Nonprofit
Led by diverse people with disabilities and allies, RespectAbility fights stigmas and advances opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community. We create tools, trainings and systems change to enable people with disabilities to gain skills and jobs.
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Submitted Ideas
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Idea about how to make LA a better place to create, submitted by this organization in the 2020 challenge.
Make LA the best place to CREATE
One of five LA2050 Goals
Our region empowers its residents to harness their creativity by fostering entrepreneurship, cultural diversity, and inclusivity.
In 2050, Los Angeles will continue to play host to the largest concentration of working artists in the nation and provide support to maintain (and build) its robust collection of arts establishments. It will lead the nation in manufacturing and become an international leader in technology and innovation. Our region will be a center for entrepreneurial activity that creates jobs and generates wealth for a diverse, flexible, and talented workforce. LA’s business community will reflect the diversity of our region, enhancing our international business opportunities.
Los Angeles Disability Employment Initiative
Our Disability Employment Initiative will bring public, private and nonprofit sectors together to enable people with disabilities to gain the skills and jobs they need to succeed. We will ensure that the ABILITIES of Angelenos with disabilities are included in Los Angeles employment initiatives, especially those helping the city recover from COVID-19. Our annual Los Angeles Lab for disabled entertainment professionals and other key work will reduce stigmas that limit employment for people w... Learn more