Disability & Neurodivergent Civic Engagement
Exploring how students with disabilities and learning differences experience civic participation — and how institutions can make engagement more accessible.
Our Initiatives
What we're working on.
Current initiative
The Listening Project
Youth-led interviews on how young people experience civic participation — the evidence base for everything we publish.
Active initiative
Classroom Workshops
Interactive, student-centered workshops on civic participation and local decision-making — practical, not lectures.
- Interactive discussions about issues affecting students
- Simulated policy development and decision-making
- Youth Policy Shark Tank activities
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Exploring how students can communicate their perspectives to decision-makers
For schools & educators
Interested in hosting a workshop? We would like to hear from you.
Get in touchDeveloping initiative
Youth Mentorship
Encouraging younger students into civic engagement, community service, and leadership. Still taking shape — we build before we announce.
- Making civic participation approachable for younger students
- Helping students discover their interests and identify community issues they care about
- Encouraging independent projects and community involvement
- Building confidence in young people's ability to contribute
Future Initiatives
Areas we are exploring next
Directions for future exploration — not established programs.
Youth Representation & Participation
Exploring how schools and local institutions can create more meaningful opportunities for students to contribute to decisions.
Civic Education Access
Exploring disparities in access to civic education and opportunities for young people to become involved in their communities.