We believe accessibility and inclusion aren’t optional add-ons, but the foundation of thriving workplaces. We partner with organizations to design systems, policies, and cultures where neurodivergent and disabled employees can succeed, and where everyone benefits from inclusive practices.

Why this matters:
Around 15–20% of the global population is neurodivergent, and 25% of people in the U.S. live with a disability. Yet autistic adults face an 85% unemployment rate, and the unemployment rate for people with disabilities in the U.S. stands at 7.5% - nearly twice that of those without disabilities. Inclusive teams aren’t just fair, they’re smart: neuro-affirming workplaces deliver up to 30% higher productivity.

Our approach is rooted in lived experience and justice:
Founded by Kris Joy, a neurodivergent, disabled, and trans educator and professional, Advocates Empowered was born from a vision to create workplaces that work for everyone. Kris’s journey, from growing up in hyper religious environment in Kenya where their queerness was not accepted, to  teaching in special education, to co-leading a corporate Employee Resource Group on neurodiversity and disability, revealed both the transformative power of inclusive design and the harm of exclusionary systems. Those experiences shaped our approach: to blend practical, actionable strategies with deep respect for individual experience.

We center Disability Justice, Universal Design, and Intersectionality in everything we do. We believe accessibility cannot exist in isolation but it must consider power, privilege, and historical systems of exclusion.
We bridge the gap between individuals seeking accessible, affirming workplaces and organizations striving to do better but unsure where to start. Through consulting, training, and coaching, we:
Build cultures of belonging and systemic accessibility
Equip managers and leaders to embed inclusion into daily practice
Empower employees with tools for self-advocacy and growth

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