Advocating for Every Student

Everyone
Belongs

We fight so that students with disabilities are seen, heard, and fully included — in classrooms, in hallways, and in life. Not as an afterthought. As a right.

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Our Mission

We Don't Ask
For a Seat at
the Table.

Everyone Belongs is a grassroots advocacy organization working to dismantle barriers that keep students with disabilities out of full participation in school life — academic, social, and extracurricular.

We believe inclusion isn't a privilege or an accommodation. It's the baseline.

1 in 5
students in the U.S. has a disability or learning difference
7.3M
students served under IDEA nationwide
< 40%
of students with IEPs feel fully included
higher dropout rate for students with unmet needs
"Preparing people for vibrant democracy means everybody’s at the table from the time they’re little." - Barbara Buswell
What We Do

Four Ways We Fight

Advocacy

Full Inclusion

We advocate for students with disabilities to participate fully in every aspect of school life — classrooms, field trips, sports, clubs, and friendships.

Education

Know Your Rights

From IEPs to 504 plans to ADA compliance — we equip families and educators with the knowledge to demand what students are entitled to.

Community

Community & Care

Connecting families, educators, and allies into a network of support — because no parent should have to fight these battles alone.

Policy

Policy & Change

We show up in school board meetings, statehouses, and federal comment periods. Systemic change needs systemic pressure.

Real Voices

Their Stories

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"My daughter was told she couldn't go on the class trip because 'it would be too complicated.' Everyone Belongs helped us fight back. She went — and had the best day of her school year."

Maria T.
Parent, Los Angeles
Take Action

Be Part of the
Change.

There are many ways to stand with students with disabilities. Choose yours.

Donate

Your gift funds advocacy, legal support, and family resources.

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Volunteer

Help us show up in school board meetings, run workshops, and support families.

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