August 2025 Research Brief: Exploring the Implementation Gap: Stakeholder Input

The August Research Brief explores how disability service organizations prioritize and implement stakeholder input in governance, using data from 1,171 professionals across roles. Findings show strong alignment on values like Approachable Leadership and Values Built into Operating Materials, but consistent gaps between priorities and practices, especially in Participation in Governance and Stakeholder Input, highlighting opportunities to strengthen decision-making involvement for people with disabilities. Addressing these differences is key to creating systems where stakeholders are fully included and organizational practices reflect stated commitments. Download the August Research Brief to explore the full findings and insights.