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Disability Inclusive Program Charter Template

Program Title:

Name of your program or initiative

Program Purpose / Mission Statement

In 2–3 sentences, summarize the purpose of this program and what it aims to achieve. 
Example: To create a more inclusive workplace by improving accessibility in our hiring, onboarding, and day-to-day operations.

Program Scope

What’s included in this initiative? What’s out of scope?

Included:
  • Internal hiring processes
  • Employee onboarding experience
  • Accommodations procedures
  • Internal training or awareness
Excluded:
  • External partnerships
  • Company-wide system overhauls (until Phase 2)

Goals and Success Metrics

Define 2–3 measurable goals for this phase of the program and how you'll evaluate success. 

Goal 1: 
Goal 2: 
Goal 3: 
 
Success Indicators: 
- % Increase in disability inclusive hiring 
- # of employees trained 
- Positive feedback from pilot participants 
- Completion of initial accommodations audit

Why Starting Small Works

It’s tempting to go all-in from day one. But big changes rarely stick unless the foundation is solid. Starting small gives you a chance to:
  • Test what works in a real-world setting without risking large-scale failure.
  • Course-correct early before small mistakes turn into costly ones.
  • Build credibility with stakeholders by showing proof of concept.

Instead of trying to change the whole organization overnight, focus on one department, one process, or one pilot. That’s how real transformation begins.

Key Milestones and Timeline

Team Members & Roles

Milestone Owner Target Date Status
Assemble core team
[Name]
[Date]
☐ Not Started ☐ In Progress ☐ Complete
Name Role Responsibilities

Team Members & Roles

Stakeholder Level of Engagement Notes

Risks & Barriers to Success

Risk Mitigation Strategy

Next Steps

1. Share this charter with your team and stakeholders 
2. Schedule a program kickoff meeting 
3. Assign responsibilities and set up a progress tracker 
4. Celebrate small wins early and often

Let’s Connect

Got questions or want to learn more about making disability hiring work for your organization? Reach out to our team at contact@sourceabled.com.