Jill Wagoner

Content creator, strategist, and storyteller.

You’re doing the work. Is anyone hearing about it?

Together, we can tell the stories that reach your stakeholders and drive systemic change.

I’m Jill Wagoner, a communications strategist, writer, and disability inclusion advocate with 25 years of experience. I work with disability-focused nonprofits to tell more compelling stories, reach more people, and make a measurable difference.

If your organization is doing work in disability inclusion but struggling to communicate your impact, attract donors, or engage your community, that’s where I come in.

Why this work matters

Imagine a world where inclusion is the standard, not the exception.
Students with disabilities confidently raising their hands in general education classrooms. Young adults heading to college with their friends. Adults with disabilities welcomed into the workforce and compensated fairly. That world is possible. But it requires organizations like yours to make the case, clearly, compellingly, and consistently.

However, stark statistics reveal a significant gap:

In 2021, only 20 percent of students with ID spent 80 percent or more of their time in general education.

-National Center for Education Statistics

There are more than 420,000 school-age children with intellectual disability. However, fewer than 2% of these students will attend college.

-Think College

Businesses who hire people with disabilities see 30% higher profits and 72% more productivity.

-2018 Accenture Study

In 2023, only 22.5 percent of people with disabilities were employed.

-U.S. Department of Labor

Geography matters. Individual community cultures matter. And strategic communication — the kind that reaches the right people with the right message — can change both.

How can I help?

I work with disability-focused nonprofits on the communications challenges that matter most.

Writing & content

Blog posts, newsletters, op-eds, grant narratives, annual reports, and advocacy materials that tell your story with clarity and purpose.

Strategic communications

Communications plans, messaging frameworks, and audience strategies that align your voice with your mission and goals.

Social media strategy & management

A consistent, engaging social presence that builds community, expands reach, and reflects the values of your organization.

If you’re ready to amplify your organization’s impact, I’d love to connect.

Photo credit: Thomas Walker Photography