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Dinah F. B. Cohen
Fellowship Projects

What is the Fellowship?

The Dinah F.B. Cohen Fellowship is a national leadership program for college students and recent graduates with disabilities. Over 12 weeks, fellows collaborate on meaningful projects that advance disability inclusion—and gain the tools to thrive in their careers. Fellows receive a $1,500 stipend upon successful completion.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

College students or recent graduates with disabilities
Individuals motivated to grow professionally and build leadership experience
Applicants eligible to work and be paid in the United States

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What Our Fellows Say

Fall 2025

Disability & Mental Health
Presenters: Ali Abdulhadi, Alexandria “Lexi” Bibbs, Jack Costa, Felix Menges, Faria Tavacoli, Faria Tavacoli

Strength in Diversity (Part 1 – Jamila), (Part 2 – Jevon), (Part 3 – Marlene)
Presenters: Marlene Brockington, Jevon Okundaye, Jamila Singleton

Spring 2025

Disability Inclusion Resource Guide
Presenters: Isabelle “Izzy” Bailey, Sophie Christensen, Dani McEwen, Celeste Jasmine Cash, Sydney Luna

Adaptive Fashion
Presenter: Halima Truesdail

Study Abroad: Inclusive Host Family Framework
Presenters: Tolu Adedoja, Maeve Goldman, Elizaveta Paraleva, Anthony Reid

Fall 2024

Accessibility Through the Ages
Presenters: Kaley Delker, Donovan Guerrero, Ariana Martinez, Amy Thiam, Pearl Zhang

Hidden in Plain Sight

Presentation – Navigating the Workforce with a Disability
Website – Disability Little Free Library

Presenters: Sana Patel, Keyshon Rankin, Marrow Woods,

Spring 2024

Disability Inclusion in Employment
Presenters: Sebastien Janelle, Maisie Kramer, Erica Mones, Dallas Silva, Ewidji Vincent

Fall 2023

Disability Disclosure in Personal Relationships Guidebook
Presenters: Alexa De Alejandro, Dashiell Meier, Marlon Moore, Jesse Rogers, Alexis Sye

How the ADA applies in Colleges and Universities: Youth & Family Disability Resources
Presenters: Mira Bhattacharya, Natalie Burdsall, Morgane Hanley, Aanuoluwapo Omoleye

Spring 2023

Disability Justice & Education Guidebook
Presenters: Casey Doherty, Olivia Ely, Lauren Jimenez, Natalia Macias, Raven Roberts

Video Project (part 1) (part 2)
Presenters: Audrey Bayne, Emmett Lockwood, Mariah Mayhugh, Megan Sarnacki, Jaqueline Wong

Fall 2022

Disability in Higher Education Guidebook
Presenters: Abdurazak Abdu, Jonathan Atiencia, Brelynn Bille, Rebecca Dodgson, Henry Morgan

Transition Resources – National Disability Mentoring Coalition
Presenters: Jayden Gutierrez, Julia Harter, Romita Hoff, Kadaline Jackel, and Hadley Kronick

2020/2021

Creating an Inclusive Intramural, Recreation, and Club Sports Program on Campus
Presenter: T.J. Gordon

Best Practices for Inter-abled Mentoring Relationships
Presenter: Ellis Sardorian

2019

NDMC DREAM Disability Disclosure Guidebook
Presenter: Madelynn Wellons

Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame

Honoring individuals and organizations who expand opportunity for people with disabilities through mentorship.

Named for disability rights leader and mentor Susan M. Daniels, the Hall of Fame honors those advancing her legacy. Launched in 2015 with 25 inductees for the ADA’s 25th anniversary, a total of 257 inductees (225 individuals and 32 organizations) have been inducted to date.

Celebrate disability-inclusive mentoring: nominate a mentor, explore inductee stories, and join the movement.

The Hall of Fame’s namesake, Susan M. Daniels, devoted her life to improving the lives of others with disabilities. As a person with a disability who achieved enormous professional and personal success, she had significant impact as a senior policy maker, as an inspirational speaker and teacher, and as a devoted mentor to hundreds of individuals.

Hall of Fame Inductees

Nominate an individual or organization for the 2026 Hall of Fame, taking place virtually on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Nomination Form

What our Hall of Fame Inductees are Saying:

National Disability Mentoring Certification

This certification gives mentoring practitioners a proven framework, practical tools, and step-by-step support to build an Inclusion Action Plan that improves accessibility across mentoring programs.

Video Testimonial: Anna

Video Testimonial: Tina

Your Team Gains

Ready-to-use templates and strategies
Disability Mentoring Certification
Tools to strengthen inclusion and outcomes for youth
Networking workshops with a national peer community

Secure your spot in the Spring 2026 Cohort

Impact:
211 professionals • 95 organizations • 34 states + Canada + The Bahamas

We help organizations and individuals use mentoring as a powerful strategy for disability inclusion. When you join our network, you gain access to tools, connections, and knowledge that make a real impact.