American Disability Policy That Expands Access to Opportunity
Effective disability policy connects civil rights with employment, accessibility, economic participation, independence and self-determination.
David helps governments, businesses and organizations understand complex disability issues and turn policy goals into action, informed by leadership at local, state and federal levels and his lived experience as a person who is legally blind.
His public-service background is also documented in the National Industries for the Blind board biography, and he was selected for the 2022 Henry Toll Fellowship. The GSA 10x vocational rehabilitation data project documents an NCD-origin initiative exploring connections across more than 50 vocational-rehabilitation databases.
Policy is only as strong as its implementation
A policy can express the right intention and still change nothing. Implementation needs clear responsibilities, realistic resources and a way to measure progress.
David examines both the policy and the systems around it, so the people responsible can actually carry it forward.
Experience at every level of government
David has served in elected office and contributed to national discussions on workforce development, disability employment, accessibility and public administration.
How David can help
Policy review and development.
Assess existing policies, identify gaps and develop clearer priorities for disability inclusion and access.
Accessibility and inclusion strategy.
Connect organizational goals with practical implementation across programs, services, communications and workplaces.
Stakeholder engagement.
Plan informed conversations with employees, community members, advocates, public officials and other affected groups.
Research and executive guidance.
Translate complex policy issues into clear recommendations, briefings and decision-ready information.
Training and speaking.
Help leaders and teams understand disability policy, employment, accessibility and emerging issues.
Experience that supports action
David’s work spans accessibility initiatives, public grant programs, workforce policy and cross-sector partnerships, combining policy knowledge with the realities of budgets and organizational change.
Create a clearer path forward
Contact David to discuss a disability policy initiative, organizational assessment, public program, research project, executive briefing or stakeholder engagement process.