ENTREPRENEUR PROFILES

​Hello and welcome!

We here at the CEED project are committed to promoting entrepreneurs with disabilities. People with disabilities have been starting their own businesses all over the country, and we want to highlight some of their stories!

​If you are an entrepreneur with a disability, below is a link where you can fill out a profile to be featured on our website. Please share the link with anyone you know who may be interested.

If you have any questions or need accommodation in filling out this survey please feel free to email us at CEED@uic.edu.

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Photo taken at the PTI Workshop Event
of Alana Wallace, creator of CRIPmark Cards,
courtesy of Ruthie Kott © 2011

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FEATURED IN THE ORIGINAL DISABILITY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

Stevie Hopkins

3E Love, LLC​

​The Official Site for 3E Love's International Symbol of Acceptance (Wheelchair Heart). Ignigting converstaions of acceptance worldwide.

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Deaf Can Coffee

 

Proceeds from these coffee beans roasted in small batches by Deaf youth go directly to empowering the Deaf community in Jamaica.

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Annie Segarra

The Future is Accessible

Apparel from this ​content creator, YouTuber, and activist lets everyone know accessibility is key to our future.

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​Mark Barlet

AbleGamers

​We utilize fun to bring inclusion and improved quality of life for people with disabilities through the power of video games.

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Haley Brown

 

Imagining softer, more loving worlds. Artful stickers and prints. Haley is known for her famous "Coping Calendar."
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Caiti Riley

AmpuTeez​

Perfectly flawed! An apparel company for amputees and their supporters to boost confidence.

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​John Bramblitt

Sightless Works

An internationally renowned artist whose paintings and merchandise are bold and breathtaking. 

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Alana Wallace

Cripmark Cards

Greeting cards that feature cute characters with disabilities - but the messages are clever and have universal appeal!

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​Grace Quantock

Healing Boxes

Ethical bespoke wellness gifts. ​We create boxes full of great stuff for the people you care about

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Brian Martin

Hardback YoYo
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Upcycled products made from discarded books and other media.
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Maryann Gallagher

Organic Beauty Junkie

All natural, organic skin & body care that is free of harmful chemicals.

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Mike Mort

Super Accessibility Logos

Wear your favorite superhero or character... on wheels!
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Josh Winkler

Cripple Concepts

Our mission is to offer devices that are new, unique, simple, and affordable.
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Spacerobot Crew

Spacerobot Studio

A collection of queer & neurodiverse weirdos into art, knitting, and alternative communication.

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Heidi McKenzie

Alter UR Ego

We designed fashionable, functional, wheelchair friendly, adaptive jeans.
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Morgan Tibbens

Da Bombs

Fun and colorful bath bombs in a variety of scents.

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Sky Cubacub

Rebirth Garments

​Bright, fun wearables and accessories for people on the full spectrum of gender, size, and ability.

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Govy

Spacetime Coordinates

Your 3D Printed personal Solar System custom made with NASA's data. 
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Nancy Thompson

Louder Jewelry

Deaf and hard of hearing jewelry created to promote awareness, community, and communication. 

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Jayne Kennedy

Bumblebee Bindery

Combining centuries-old techniques with contemporary materials, to create high-quality books and gift stationery.

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​Meenoo Mishra

Minou Bazaar

Handmade Jewelry Inspired by India and Fairy Tales.


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Alyssa Hilary

Because
​Patterns

Bright, cheery fabric patterns for any project!
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​Gracie Jagler

Gracie's Doggie Delights

​Made with just ONE ingredient. Freeze dried USDA inspected meat. No additives. No chemicals. 

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Ashley

BDelight Jewelry & Accessories

Handmade jewelry that is sure to match any outfit!

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Amy Darigol

Luv Cherie Jewelry

​Sparkling jewelry in a range of colors, including jewelry inspired by your favorite fandoms.

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Debbie & Zane

Gloves for Life

Practical gloves to assist quadriplegics and people with dexterity issues in their daily activities.

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Kings Floyd

Cheateau des Rois

Unique handmade jewelry in a range of colors and styles.
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Lyndsey

Solana Luxe

Vegan & cruelty-free cosmetics homemade with love. 
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​Shauna Forrister

Whatever works Shop

Fun crafts and cross-stitch patterns for your favorite fandom.

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Mary Frances & Hannah Layden

Love ❤ Bili ❤ NYC

Apparel promoting disability awareness & empowerment. 

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Keisha Greaves

Girls Chronically Rock

Fashion celebrating muscular dystrophy & other chronic illnesses.

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Geoffrey Mikol

River Bend Gallery

Professional photography as a means of self-expression.
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Jessi Eoin

Artist & Illustrator

Art influenced by nature, femme & witchy things.
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Sarah Cate & Kris

Pretty Sick Supply

Pretty, personalized medical gear & other disability-related goodies.

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​Shaina Garfield

Shaina Leigh Jewelry 

Modern & colorful polymer clay jewelry

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Immy Smith

Immy Smith Art

Cryptic cards & scientific-inspired artwork and prints.

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OTHER ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES TO FOLLOW!

Joe Steffy

Poppin' Joe's Gourmet Kettle Korn

​Poppin Joe's™ is old-fashioned, homemade, Gourmet Kettle Korn with amazing flavors that are always fresh, always tasty, always satisfying.

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​Emilea Hillman

Em's Coffee Co.
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Emilea is well known in Iowa for leaving a segregated workshop and becoming a business owner.
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Bradford & Bryan Manning

Two Blind Brothers

Two Blind Brothers makes ultra-soft designer clothing from natural fibers for the sole purpose of funding blindness research.

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Blake Pyron

Blake's Snow Shack
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​World Famous Snow Cones From Texas' First Business Owner With Down Syndrome.
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Megan Bomgaars

Megology

An exclusive online retailer of handmade products carefully created one-by-one by Entrepreneur and Self-Advocate, Megan.

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​Nolan Stilwell

Sweet Heat Jam Co.

These handcrafted all-natural jams are made with a special blend of fresh chili peppers, fruits and a twist of fine-tuned culinary expertise.

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John Lee Cronin

John's Crazy Socks

​At John's Crazy Socks, we're spreading happiness through socks. Great selection, fast & personal service and we give back.

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Austin Underwood

Austin's Underdogs

Food truck serving up custom dawgs. These are not your everyday hot dogs, but an Austin’s Underdawg!

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Charlotte Elizabeth Jones

Charlotte Elizabeth

​Timeless, affordable leather handbags, carefully designed with your happiness in mind.
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​Matt Cottle

STuttering King Bakery

We never skimp, and we handcraft each pastry with high quality, natural, and locally-sourced ingredients

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Mara

By Mara

ASL apparel spreading Deaf awareness, history, culture & art through love.

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Colettey's Cookies

By buying Collette’s cookies, you are supporting the movement to hire many people with a disability!
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Zuby Onwuta

Think & Zoom

Harvard- MIT trained innovator, US Army veteran, & Patented Inventor of “Brain Control forBlind Tech”

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Benjamin Lachman

Cue Everything

​CueEverything strives to establish itself as a pioneer in the area of Cue Media.
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Ryan Hines

Bear Paw Independence Solutions

Solving everyday independence problems through assistive technology.

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Kathy D. Woods

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On-line women’s clothing company showcasing fashions expressly designed for adult Little People.

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​Tyler Laviolette

Tyler's Bottle Service, LLC

​Home and business pick-up and payment for your Michigan deposit paid bottles and cans.

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​Jonathan Duvall

pathVu

Building a global database of sidewalk and pedestrian pathway data to improve accessibility, walkability, and safety for all.

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Greg Campone & PJ Flaherty

Recycling Avenue

Recycling scrap donations around the Chicagoland area to sell to vendors across the country.

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​Deborah
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PhotoAbility

Disability inclusive stock image library. 


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