Detroit Disability Power (c3)
Organization Description
Detroit Disability Power is a social justice organization that focuses on building the organizing power of the Disability community. We are a membership org, led by and for Disabled Detroiters that focus on a range of issues across communities.
2026 Programs
Detroit Disability Power has a comprehensive election plan with a program designed to meet short-term objectives focused on achieving long-term, systemic change in voter behavior, electoral processes and growing support for disability issues in/beyond Michigan. DDP’s plan focuses on issues around Healthcare, Immigration, Reproductive Rights and LGBTQIA+ Rights, Transportation, Housing and more.
2024 Programs
Detroit Disability Power has a comprehensive election plan with a program designed to meet short-term objectives focused on achieving long-term, systemic change in voter behavior, electoral processes and growing support for disability issues in/beyond Michigan. DDP’s plan includes GOTV, Election Protection, Poll Access Audits, and an Inclusive Campaigns program.
Mission
To leverage and build the organizing power of the disability community to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities in Metro Detroit.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: MI
Geographic Density Focus: Urban - Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, Multi-racial (including white), People with disabilities
Leadership Diversity: Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs
Top Priority Issues: Local policy advocacy, Civic engagement, Disability rights
Lead Contact:
Dessa Cosma, Executive Director, she/her, Dessa@DetroitDisabilityPower.org
Last Updated: April 1, 2026