Workforce Development · Youth with Disabilities
A free workshop series for young women ages 18–22 with communication disabilities. Build confidence, find your voice, and show up boldly in school, at work, and in life.
Who It's For
Women · Ages 18–22
Format
Free Online · 1 Hour Each
Accessibility
ASL + Live Captions
About the Program
Project Level Up's H.E.R. workshop series is built by and for young women ages 18–22 with disabilities who communicate differently. Each session creates a welcoming space to strengthen your identity, voice, and self-advocacy skills.
Whether you use AAC, sign language, speech, or anything in between, you belong here. We especially welcome folks from rural areas, communities of color, and anyone who hasn't had access to programs like this before.
Career Confidence
Build skills to navigate workplace challenges
100 %
Free to attend — no cost, ever
Self- Advocacy
Learn to communicate your needs effectively
Professional Network
Connect with peers and mentors
Workshop Sessions
Register for one, a few, or all four. Each session is one hour long and designed to be welcoming, interactive, and created with you in mind.
Your identity is yours to define. Explore how to describe your disability on your own terms and feel proud doing it. Reflect on what drives you and strengthen your voice across different parts of your life.
Learn More1 Hour · Online · Free · ASL + Captioning
Build practical tools to speak up for your needs with clarity and confidence. Learn how to ask for accommodations, set boundaries, and advocate for yourself in school, work, and your community.
Learn More1 Hour · Online · Free · ASL + Captioning
You already shine. Reconnect with your confidence and define beauty on your own terms. Through reflection, conversation, and real-world examples, explore how style, identity, and self-love support you in showing up boldly.
Learn More1 Hour · Online · Free · ASL + Captioning
Connect with people who understand your journey and believe in your power. Listen, learn, and lift each other up in a space built for belonging. Your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard.
Learn More1 Hour · Online · Free · ASL + Captioning
Watch Past Sessions
Missed a session or want to revisit key moments? Watch recordings from our previous workshops and see what Project Level Up is all about.
Workshop Highlight 1
Workshop Highlight 2
Workshop Highlight 3
All sessions include ASL interpretation and live captioning. Email us at her@abilitycentral.org for additional access needs.
FAQ
Young women in the U.S., ages 18–22, who have a disability that affects how they communicate. We especially welcome folks from rural areas, communities of color, and anyone who hasn't had access to programs like this before.
Nope! You can register for one, a few, or all four. It's totally up to you.
Nothing! It is completely free, thanks to support from our sponsors.
No worries! If something comes up, please use the cancellation link in your confirmation email, or email us at community@abilitycentral.org so we can open up a space for someone on our waitlist.
Every session includes ASL interpretation and live captioning. You can also let us know about any other access needs when you sign up, and we'll do our best to support them.
We keep the group small so the sessions feel personal and interactive. Spots may fill up, so try to register early if you can.
Ready to Level Up?