“This work is very important as we learn how to grow with one one another and allow everybody to have a voice in the decision making process.”

– Ty, L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.

“Inclusive Leadership helps with all L’Arche communities being together.”

– Anders, L’Arche Chicago

“L’Arche is a people-centric place which means involving all of the people and all of the voices, so I’m really glad to be a part of this group where we can have those discussions.”

– Cassie, L’Arche Chicago

“Inclusive leadership is important to me because I can learn better.”

– Eileen, L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.

“Inclusive leadership is important to me because I’m a leader.”

– Eric, L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.

“I think this group is important because I spent a long time in college being really interested in disability advocacy, but I don’t feel like I really understood how to be an ally until I came and lived in L’Arche.”

– Alice, L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C.

“More and more I understand that my work of creating learning and reflection resources and spaces needs to hear the voice of people with intellectual disabilities and be led by and with them.”

– Sharon, L’Arche USA

“It’s important to hear everyone’s perspective, views, and stories about how they are leaders. It’s super empowering.”

– Kyla, L’Arche USA & L’Arche North Carolina

“I love being a part of the ILG because it gives me an important chance to learn from my colleagues with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work contributes to dismantling ableism and building a world that centers the leadership of people with disabilities in ever increasing ways.”

– Tom, L’Arche USA