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.
2025 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.
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.
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: May 19, 2026

