Advancing Disability Equity Across Systems.

Founder Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D. and Executive Director Meghan Cosier, Ph.D. at the Summit on Disability
Two women present awards at the 2024 TPI Disability Summit.
People sitting in Musco Centre attending the 2024 TPI Disability Summit.
Audience members watch the 2024 Thompson Policy Institute Disability Summit.
The Keynote Speakers The Rollettes share center stage to perform and speak.

Thompson Policy Institute (TPI) works towards a world in which all people in the disability community thrive.

We work alongside the disability community to develop and improve equitable, accessible, and nurturing learning and community environments for all through integrated research, policy, and practice.

Through our interdisciplinary approach, we strive to create meaningful change by conducting research, providing training and resources, and advocating for inclusive policies.

Founder Donald N. Cardinal, Ph.D. and Executive Director Meghan Cosier, Ph.D. at the Summit on Disability
Two women present awards at the 2024 TPI Disability Summit.
Thompson Policy Institute team at the 2024 Disability Summit
People sitting in Musco Centre attending the 2024 TPI Disability Summit.
Audience members watch the 2024 Thompson Policy Institute Disability Summit.
The Keynote Speakers The Rollettes share center stage to perform and speak.

Inclusion starts with a conversation.

Keynote speakers and performers The Rollettes are featured in this image at TPI’s 2024 Summit on Disability and Inclusion.

Our Unwavering Commitment.

TPI’s unwavering commitment lies in advancing research, policy, and practice in the field of disability.

Research.

Our research is the evidence-base that informs policy, rules, regulations and legislation. We believe that good research helps better understand disability issues within a complex society.

Policy.

We collaborate with policymakers and community members to foster a deeper understanding of disability and promote equity and inclusion.

Practice.

Whether you are a student, professional, advocate, or simply someone interested in disability issues, we invite you to join us in our practice.

Events..

Focus Areas.

Resources.

Our Impact.

$16,504,000

Total funding brought in since TPI’s inception – 2015 to present.

TPI by the numbers:.

2019 to present.

36

Publications.

50,407

Individuals Educated.

6,671

Trainings, Coaching Sessions, and Consultations.

81

Conferences.

208,185

Social Media Reach.

505

Community Partners.

Resources.

Transforming Educator Preparation.

A case study on how the University of Redlands collaboration with Local Educational Agencies has reshaped how they approach educator preparation.

Life Care Portfolio.

A fillable life care toolkit from Orange County Local Partnership Agreement (OCLPA).

Inclusive Education Reflections from Parents.

A co-teaching video of parent reflections on inclusive education.

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