Entrepreneurship Toolkit
What is Disability Entrepreneurship?
SELF-EMPLOYMENT is a customized employment strategy meant to employ an individual through the creation of a business with the goal of achieving financial self-sufficiency.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP is the creation of a business that is both profit- and growth-oriented. Meaning that it is intended to employ others as well as being a customized employment strategy with the goal of financial sustainability.
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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP is the creation of a business that has not only a profit-generating mission, but also a social mission that is central to the business itself. Many social entrepreneurs start businesses because of their personal experience with disadvantage or unmet need they see in their community.​​​​​​
Entrepreneurship Law & Policy
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CEED Idea Lab
The CEED Idea Lab is an online platform meant to inform and inspire any person with a disability who wants to become an entrepreneur. The three tools here are beginner-level and will help you decide if this is the right fit for you. The Idea Lab will help as you begin brainstorming what your business might look like and get ready for whatever your next step may be! Please go at your own pace. None of these tools are timed, can be done with a partner or support person, and you should be able to save your progress and come back at any time.​​
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Entrepreneurship Training
Entrepreneur Training
​The CEED training for people with disabilities who want to start their own businesses and become entrepreneurs. Download the CEED Entrepreneur Workbook here!
Provider Training
The CEED training for providers includes individuals from Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and Disability Community Agencies. Download the CEED Provider Workbook here!