Nonprofits

Civic Organizations & Nonprofits

Civic organizations play a vital role in shaping equitable, connected communities—and inclusion must be at the center of that mission. As a disability-led consulting company, we partner with nonprofits, advocacy groups, neighborhood associations, and other civic entities to support  inclusion and accessibility in community engagement, organizational leadership, and program design. Whether you’re launching a new initiative or seeking to deepen your impact, we bring insight and tools grounded in real-world experience. Let’s work together to grow your mission and make lasting change. Connect with us by filling out our contact form to start the conversation.

Sample Consulting Activities

  • Providing education and tools to boards and advisory committees to ensure inclusive participation and meaningful engagement of people with disabilities in leadership and decision-making roles.

  • Subcontracting to support initiative start-up, planning and operations

  • Facilitating strategic planning to ensure that people with lived disability experience are included in all aspects of decision-making, from organization governance and operations to program implementation

Support Provider Organizations

Organizations and businesses that serve people with disabilities have a unique responsibility—and opportunity—to lead with inclusion and authenticity. At Centered Resources, we support service providers in deepening their understanding of disability culture, inclusive leadership, and culturally responsive programming. Whether you're looking to enhance your staff’s understanding of inclusion, develop strategic plans, or create custom resources, we’re here to help. Together, we can help your organization lead with authenticity and drive meaningful, sustainable change. Complete our contact form to learn how we can work together.

Sample Consulting Activities

  • Evaluating and developing program models that center the voice of disability and support lived-experience led programming

  • Facilitating crucial conversations, board retreats, and stakeholder listening sessions

  • Identifying organizational priorities for inclusive leadership and cultural competence and creating a roadmap to get there

Faith Communities

At the heart of every faith community is a calling to love, serve, and include all people. We work with faith-based organizations, justice ministries and religious institutions to strengthen their understanding of disability inclusion, cultural humility, and equitable access. We serve groups of people who are committed to living out their mission by ensuring that everyone—regardless of ability—feels valued and included.  Our desire is to help you move from intention to action—building belonging not just in word, but in structure and spirit. If you’re ready to grow in this work, fill out our inquiry form—we’d be honored to connect with you.

Sample Consulting Activities

  • Facilitating crucial conversations on inclusion, accessibility and centering the voice of lived disability experience

  • Supporting equal access to faith in action by creating inclusive opportunities for engagement

  • Providing education on the connection between faith and our call to disability justice

Self-Advocacy Organizations

Self-advocacy organizations are powerful drivers of change, especially when led by the voices of people with lived experience. As a disability-led consulting company, we support self-advocacy groups in developing and strengthening peer-led initiatives that are rooted in universal design, inclusion, and community leadership. We are ready to listen and learn from you then support you in your next steps. Reach out to us by filling out our contact form.

Sample Consulting Activities

  • Providing materials and resources that create structure and organization for implementing programs

  • Subcontracting with you to help you accomplish one or more aspects of your program

  • Coaching you behind the scenes as you start a new initiative or engage in disability justice