Pledge to make a difference, together.
BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE CAREER TRAJECTORY AND INCREASE LONG-TERM, COMPETITIVE, INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH A NETWORK OF SCHOOL SYSTEM, BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT PARTNERS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS, THE BENDER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY'S COMPETENCY-BUILDING PROGRAMS ENABLE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO ARCHIVE CAREER SUCCESS THROUGH A SERIES OF IDENTIFIED EDUCATIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES.