Celebrating 1,000 Certified DOBEs and the Economic Impact of Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disability:IN proudly celebrates two powerful milestones in advancing disability inclusion in business: 15 years of the Supplier Inclusion Program and the certification of our 1,000th Disability-Owned Business Enterprise® (DOBE®).

What began as a small, ambitious initiative to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities to grow and thrive has grown into an engine for opportunity and innovation within the global business community

Innovation in Action

Over the past 15 years, certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprises have reshaped industries and driven innovation across sectors. Led by entrepreneurs with disabilities, these businesses bring unique perspectives and problem-solving approaches that inform design, operations, and strategy- resulting in solutions that benefit all customers.

From professional and commercial services to technology, construction, and manufacturing, DOBEs collectively generate over $5 billion in revenue and support more than 21,000 jobs. Notably, 82% of DOBEs hire above the national median, creating a ripple effect that delivers competitive, meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

Measuring Economic Impact

To mark this milestone, Disability:IN has released the Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) Economic Impact Report, which quantifies the collective economic power of certified disability-owned businesses.

The findings show that empowering disability-owned enterprises contributes to stronger communities, global economic resilience, expanded markets, and long-term growth.

Building for the Future

As we look to the future, Disability:IN is focused on developing disabled entrepreneurs and equipping disability-owned businesses with the tools, relationships, and visibility to succeed in a global market. Together with our Disability:IN is creating a global economy that is accelerated by disability inclusion.

Read the DOBE Economic Impact Report Here