Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act

The "Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act" aims to bolster support for disabled small business concerns by establishing a new position within the Small Business Administration (SBA). This legislation creates the Coordinator for Disabled Small Business Concerns within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights, tasked with overseeing and improving the SBA's efforts to assist disabled entrepreneurs. The Coordinator's primary responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and implementing strategies to enhance support across capital, counseling, and contracting programs . This role requires an individual with demonstrated experience working with disabled small business concerns and providing relevant access to resources. Key duties involve developing programs, facilitating outreach through SBA district and regional offices and resource partners, and establishing partnerships with other federal agencies. The Coordinator will also review program effectiveness, advocate for disabled small businesses, and hold public meetings to assess program gaps. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the SBA publicly report data on services provided to disabled small business concerns. It also requires the Administrator to implement voluntary data collection on the disability status of small business owners through program intake forms within one year of enactment.