Our Programs
Youth Programs
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EmpowHer Camp (ages 13-18)
EmpowHer Camp is a multi-stage skill-building, empowerment, and mentoring program that brings a diverse group of girls with disabilities to camp with successful disabled women mentors in the Adirondacks for one week to learn about disaster preparedness and basic survival skills, while also developing independent living and leadership skills. ​
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EmpowHer ROC (ages 8-21)​
EmpowHer ROC is our Rochester-local monthly group meet up for disabled girls and women. One weekend afternoon a month girls with disabilities participate in an activity where they have the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors, learn or develop skills, and have fun.
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Empowered Futures (ages 13-24)​
Empowered Futures is a program that supports students with disabilities in preparing for a successful future career. We offer tailored pre-employment services, including job exploration, post-high school guidance, self-advocacy training, and hands-on work experience opportunities.​​​​
Adult Programs
EmpowHer Expressions (ages 18+)
EmpowHer Expressions is a public speaking and career coaching program for disabled women to improve their public speaking, soft skills, and confidence in order to achieve career goals and succeed in the working world.
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EmpowHer ROC+ (ages 21+)
EmpowHer Roc+ provides an opportunity for women with disabilities in and around Rochester, NY to meet every month on a Thursday evening for a fun, skill building, and empowering event while connecting with peers.
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EmpowHer Capital (ages 18+)
EmpowHer Capital provides monthly opportunities for women and feminine aligned nonbinary people with disabilities (ages 18+) in the New York’s Capital Region to meet every month for a fun, skill building, and empowering event while connecting with peers and mentors.
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Leadership Retreat (ages 16+)
The Leadership Retreat is an annual event empowering disabled women and feminine-aligned nonbinary leaders to develop their leadership skills , build connections, work towards professional and personal goals, and drive change in their communities.
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Book Club
​The EmpowHer Book Club is a space for women and gender-expansive people, centered on disability stories, culture, and connection. Together, we read, reflect, and build community around stories that celebrate identity, care, and belonging in all their forms, centering disability while honoring the intersections of race, gender, and queerness.
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Letter from a Role Model
Disability EmpowHer Network connects girls with disabilities from across the country to receive a personalized letter from a positive disabled woman role model. We match girls with role models based on their backgrounds, interests, disabilities, and personalities.
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Disabled Women Make History (& Art)
Disabled Women Make History (and Art) is a collaborative art show between Disability EmpowHer Network and Toledo Museum of Art to share works by disabled women artists with the community and provide educational opportunities for the participating artists.