Top 100 Disability Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 disability influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 33M combined followers. Median audience size is 101K (mean 331K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.9% (median 3%). That is 0.9pp below the 3.8% disability industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.3pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 37.2% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,337–$5,975 and a Reel $2,454–$9,438 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× disability premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $6,685–$29,875.
Key takeaways for disability in September 2026
- Ghanim Al-Muftah|, Selma Blair, Zainab Al-Eqabi currently sit at the top of this disability ranking.
- Follower mix: 42% micro, 39% mid, 8% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 1 countries on the list, led by United States.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Jim LeBrecht at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Ghanim Al-Muftah| at 7.4M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Disability Influencers ranked
1.
Ghanim Al-Muftah| Mega
@g_almuftah🌎GoodWill Ambassador🕊️Humanitarian📰Forbes 30 Under 30 🍨Founder 👔Entrepreneur
7.4M Followers 45.8K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,329 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Selma Blair Mega
@selmablairSelma Blair is a disability influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
3.2M Followers 33.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 7,172 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Zainab Al-Eqabi Mega
@zainab.aleqabiIts all about your mindset 🧠♥️✨• Content Creator & Motivational Speaker 🎤 • ambassador 📍Dubai📩
1.7M Followers 17.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 2,597 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Nyle DiMarco Mega
@nyledimarcodeaf | actor | filmmaker | NYT best seller Co-Director for Deaf President Now! on Apple TV+ OUT NOW!Latest: DEAF U, AUDIBLE (Netflix)👇🏼My Book👇🏼
1.6M Followers 10K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 1,207 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Valentina Xunaxi Leyva Mega
@allaboutvalentinaLatina Goddess🇲🇽🇺🇸The Princess of SELA• Fan Favorite•Ambassador :
1.4M Followers 5.7K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,112 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Turia Pitt Macro
@turiapittFounder of Women’s Health candidateMade a few things, wrote a few books ✍🏾
986K Followers 14.1K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 1,461 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Hunter Woodhall Macro
@hunterwoodhallThey said I’d never walk, So I learned to run instead 🥇
866K Followers 5.9K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 9,404 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Lizzie Velasquez Macro
@littlelizzievKindness is the way of life around here!Motivational Speaker, 4x Author 📚Business & Speaking Inquires
715K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,703 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Angie Berbuer Macro
@angieberbuerTwice He pulled me from the enemy’s hold—once from physical death, and once from losing my soul. My God, my Savior, my protector. ✞
711K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 9,358 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Shane Burcaw Macro
@shaneburcawYouTube: Squirmy and GrubsBooks: SAMGIMN, LAMN, NSDCharity: 📬:
638K Followers 11.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,202 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Alex Parra Macro
@alex1leg☀️ Here’s to living ☀️Defy the odds I Disability AdvocateStage 2 / Stage 4 🎗 Cancer Survivor & Amputee 🦿📩:
634K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 4,563 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Amy Purdy Macro
@amypurdygurlLiving Beyond Limits & Sharing the Journey Keynote Speaker, NY Times Bestseller ✨3x Para Medalist 🏅🏂 DWTS 18 💃🏼 PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK👇
607K Followers 9.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,146 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Suraj Gaiwal Macro
@surajgaywal.15Triple amputee Athlete 🇮🇳🧬 Pune 📍 Managed by : YouTuber : (160k + subs) Gym⚜️| Motivation Creator |
536K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 665 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Edgard John-Augustin Mid
@bionic_bodyEdgard John-Augustin is a amputee influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
491K Followers 6.3K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 5,686 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Josh Sundquist Mid
@joshsundquist🎿 paralympian 🎤 comedian 📚 author 🎃 Halloween enthusiast
479K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,712 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Spencer West Mid
@spencer2thewest🇺🇸&🇨🇦 based in TorontoFollow me on TikTok: Spencer2TheWestContact:
462K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,028 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Janet Moreno Mid
@deafmotherhood🤟🏻 Deaf Momma | Children’s Book Author🤏🏻 Sharing the Gospel in ASL & Hand Shape Alliteration👉🏻 👇🏻 Visit Our Deaf Family Shop
454K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,786 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Valéria Helena Mid
@valeriahelenafValéria Helena is a amputee influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
403K Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 725 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Anastasia Pagonis Mid
@anastasia_k_p2x Paralympian 🥇🥉•Changing the way you “see” the visually impaired •Beauty junkie 💋 •Speaker•Guide dog mom •NY 🗽 •
395K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,428 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Estefani Arevalo Mid
@thatdeafamily📍SoCal1st gen Deaf Mex-Americans 🇲🇽🇺🇸✝️Raising Deaf/HoH kiddos 🤟🏽💌 ASL terp available for brand & sponsorship meetings
389K Followers 6.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 1,876 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Brittney Nolte Mid
@brittneynoltee26MarriedMama to Paxtyn & BentleyCochlear Implant & ASL advocate 🤟🏽Check out our YouTube @ brittney nolte ✨Find us on Tiktok @ brittney nolte
361K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,521 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Jillian Mercado Mid United States
@jillianmercadoJillian Mercado is a disability content creator from United States and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
359K Followers 6.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 972 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Mesha Moinirad Mid
@mrcolitiscrohnsI educate & support those suffering with invisible disabilitiesTikTok 4.7M-YouTube 1.5MEnquiries:
354K Followers 5.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,509 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Kevin Ortiz Mid
@wheelchairkevGive Your Signature to Support Veterans! Business:
353K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,413 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Isabelle Weall Mid
@itz.izzJust your average quadruple amputee 🤪💌 - 📍UK
350K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 607 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Tiphany Adams Mid
@tiphanyadamsSpeaker | TV & Film 🎥 📍CA4× Red Bull ChampRebuilt after crash👇 1:1 Clarity coach 🙌 ✝️ 🙏🫡Personalized nutrition ⬇️
343K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,995 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Madeline Stuart Mid
@madelinesmodelling_World's 1st Supermodel with Down Syndrome & AutismNO.1 game changer FORBES. Walked 8 seasons NYFW PFW LFW.
334K Followers 6.8K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,956 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Imani Barbarin Mid
@crutches_and_spiceComms Advisor | Disability Blogger |Content Creator | Public Speaker | Model | Actress |Twitter :
326K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 2,489 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Chelsie Hill Mid
@chelsiehillLADance is dance whether you’re walking or rolling™MAMA of 🎀 :
316K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 8,209 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Jono Lancaster Mid
@jonolancMy book - Not All Heroes Wear Capes- available to buy using the link below. Book & Audio availableBooking enquiries -
312K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,544 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Alex Dacy Mid
@wheelchair_rapunzelSingle disabled mom ✨Sober 🫶🏼Art: Biz / collab:
303K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,228 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Justina Miles Mid
@_jtay_As known as Justina ♡Deaf Performer • Philly Bred • Baby K🪷Connected to Everything, Attached to Nothing🫧Inquiries:
286K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 8,475 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Edna Serrano Mid
@ednaserranooficial♡ Aventuras sobre ruedas ♿️♥️♡ Latina 🇲🇽/🇺🇸LA♡ Colaboraciones: ♡ Los Angeles 📍
283K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,918 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Cole Sydnor Mid
@roll.with.cole♿️ Disabled | Actor C5-C6 quadriplegic🎥 Roll with Cole & Charisma on
281K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,668 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Chrissy Marshall Mid
@chrissymarshall_Deaf Cyborg 🤟🤖🌈 Writer / Director USC Alum🎬
264K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 6,237 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Dylan Alcott Mid
@dylanalcottParalympic Gold Medalist 🏅🏅🏅🏅Motivational speaker 🗣️ TV host and Actor 🎬
261K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 9,259 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Lucy Edwards Mid
@lucyedwardsofficial🎤 RTS Award Winning Presenter🎧 Best Of 2024 Author💃 Blind , & ambassador📧 Buy my book here! ☀️⬇️
229K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,091 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Amy Pohl Mid
@amy_pohl✿ Comedy ✿ Entertainment ✿ Lifestyle ✿Disability Advocate ✿📍🇬🇧"𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕡 𝕗𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕗, 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕗𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕗" MGMT:
225K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,753 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Alyssa Higgins Mid
@wheel.life.in.the.wheel.worldRolling through motherhood with love, laughter & resilience ♿️💪💖 Sharing my journey, one post at a time!
192K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 1,605 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
April Lockhart Mid
@aprillockhartdisabled fashion girlie 〰️ Forbes 30 under 30 | contributing editor 💌: 📍nashville
191K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 8,570 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Tess Daly Mid
@tess.dalyUK Fashion, Beauty, Makeup, Lifestyle & Travel 🖤Email: SH*T ACCESSIBLE
191K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 7,057 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Eliza Rain Mid
@disabled_eliza🏳️🌈Rainbow rolling around London♿️🦈Shark & theatre Enthusiast🎭💻Work enquiries💌 🎭Theatre page:
162K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,668 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Kennedy Jean Garcia Mid
@kennedyjean04Felicity on Sam on SAG-E Actress, Model, Speaker w/ Down Syndrome🎬 &
161K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 511 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Rachelle Chapman Mid
@rachelles_wheelsParalyzed being pushed into a pool @ my bachelorette party. Wife of mom to kaylee, athlete & advocate. NBC, TLC, People Magazine & more
131K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 9,365 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Jordan Bone Mid
@jbone89💖An empowering space to help you remember your magic💖 💋Poetry🌻
127K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,540 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Cienna Mid
@chronicallyperseveringMy conditions are chronic, but my style is iconic President 🦓Para surfer girlie 🌊🤙🏻♿️ 💌
123K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,964 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Brenna Huckaby Mid
@bren_hucksSharing my road to the Paralympic Games. Hanging out on threads 3 x PLY Gold MedalistGlobal Keynote Speaker Cofounder:
120K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,009 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Nina Tame Mid
@nina_tame📧 The Wheel Housewife of EssexBit gobbyLil swearyAlways colourful! 🩷
113K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,431 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Zach Anner Mid
@zach.annerAuthor, Public Speaker, Host, Comedian.
113K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 4,299 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Kaitlyn Dobrow Mid
@kaitlyndobrowKaitlyn Dobrow is a disability influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
102K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,802 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Kelcie Miller-Anderson Mid
@thechronic_explorerDisabled environmental scientist & social entrepreneur exploring the world with a new set of wheels ♿️🌱👩🏼🔬✈️
101K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,730 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Alice Wong Mid
@disability_visibilityAuthor of debut memoir, YEAR OF THE TIGER, available NOW from
101K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,467 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Garrison Redd Micro
@garrisonreddUSA 🇺🇸Para-PowerlifterAuthorSpeakerOwner of 👖Founder outreach coordinatorModel
90.4K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 8,390 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Haben Girma Micro
@habengirmaAuthor of Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law. Get the 📖 (audio narrated by me). Human of Mylo the Seeing Eye dog. We 💚 travel & food
75K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,415 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Oksana Masters Micro
@oksanamastersAthlete|Author|📖THE HARD PARTS 19xParalympic MedalistSometimes 5’8” sometimes 4’0 depends on the day. For media/wedding inquiries💌 ➡️
68.5K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,770 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Lost Voice Guy Micro
@lostvoiceguyComedian with the iPad. For all enquiries and brand partnerships –
65K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 2,533 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Maysoon Zayid Micro
@maysoonzayidMaysoon Zayid is a disability creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
62.2K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 754 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Cory Lee Micro
@curbfreecorylee🔹 I help wheelchair users travel🔸 7 continents/56 countries via ♿️🔹 5x Webby / 9x Lowell Thomas Award winner🔸 Collab ➡️
59.1K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 7,239 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Vasu Sojitra Micro
@vasu_sojitra🇮🇳🇺🇸Disability Access Strategist | Athlete through the woods to center intersectionality in the outdoors🎿 💼
56.7K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 8,383 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Julian Gavino Micro
@thedisabledhippieDisability Policy Specialist. Philadelphian. Jewish. Wife to Famously went on a gender journey only to come back around. 🦋
56.2K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 1,191 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Gem Turner Micro
@gem_turner✨ sarcastic northerner 📸 content creator 🗣️ lifestyle, disability & fun💖 celebrating the little big wins 📍 West Yorkshire, UK
48.6K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 585 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Adam Pearson Micro
@adampearsonThe Official Instagram of Actor, Presenter and Speaker Adam Pearson. Academy Member 2025 Contact
47.7K Followers 687 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,847 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Conner Lundius Micro
@connerlundiuslover of life’s little things 📍 Los Angeles📧
45.7K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 574 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Bri Scalesse Micro
@briscalesseBri Scalesse is a disability public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
44.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,814 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Judy Heumann Legacy Micro
@theheumannperspectiveIn memory of Judy Heumann, “the mother” of the Disability Rights Movement (1947-2023)
42.8K Followers 975 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 3,935 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Bernadette Hagans Micro
@bernadettehagansThe Girl with the Colourful Leg 🎨• Presenter • Director • Trustee KFModel | Mama 📍Belfast
42.2K Followers 990 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,758 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Sophie Bradbury-Cox Micro
@fashionbelleeDisability, fashion, travel & Disney👩🏻🦼✨🌈 Your daily dose of real life & rainbows 📍 Northamptonshire✉️
39.2K Followers 948 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 7,250 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Maria Rabaino Micro
@mariarabainoWheelchair user. Rule breaker. ♿️Building a life that works for me.
39.1K Followers 613 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 5,046 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Clara Holmes Micro
@rollinfunkyMODEL, CREATOR, UGC, HOST & PUBLIC SPEAKER Fashion•Lifestyle•Travel•Fitness•Beauty•Disability Advocate•Self Love📍London, UK📧
36.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 4,401 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Dana Spacewitchix Micro
@spacewitchixSome assembly required🦿♿️ Best in black 🖤
35.1K Followers 835 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 1,001 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Ruth Madeley Micro
@ruthmadeleyRuth Madeley is a disability content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
34.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 5,160 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Andrea Dalzell Micro
@theseatednurseAward Winning Human Rights AdvocateInter &National Award Winning Speaker Disability Healthcare Consultant /Advocate 📍NYC/NJ/PHIL Registered Nurse
33.6K Followers 563 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 5,823 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Catarina Rivera Micro
@blindishlatina📣 Educating leaders about disability🥊 Disability Stigma Smasher® | deaf + blind🎙️ Ft. Forbes, ABC, TEDx | 🌎 Travel, tea, salsa👇 Book me to speak
33.4K Followers 614 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,472 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Grace Mandeville Micro
@gracemandeville🥕Food grower & Mum🏡Multigenerational smallholding ✌️Living with one hand📺On your TV & YouTube🌎Somerset, UK
32.9K Followers 732 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 6,527 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Annie Segarra Micro
@annieelainey✍️ Writer, Digital Creative, Advocate🗣 Accessibility, Media Representation, Mental Health, Social Equity ♿️ ♾ 🏳️🌈 🇵🇪 🧿📍FL
32.3K Followers 744 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,332 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Steve Way Micro
@thestevewayOn Hulu's Ramy Inquiries:
30K Followers 984 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 5,998 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Joci Scott Micro
@jociscott🇵🇷🇮🇳🇺🇸actor - singer - dancer team captain
30K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 7,097 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Rikki Poynter Micro
@rikkipoynter📍Omaha, NE📧 by a deaf demon.Child abuse survivor.
29.5K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,953 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Samantha Lopez Micro
@ohsamnicoleSamantha Lopez is a disability content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
29.4K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 985 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Rocka Hontaz Micro
@rockahontazdoctors say I’m the illest 💌
27K Followers 629 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,001 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Melissa Stockwell Micro
@mstockwell01MOM | Veteran 💜 | 4x Paralympian🥉| Triathlete 🏃🏽♀️ | Speaker 🎤 | Author 📖 | Buisness owner🦿| Dream chaser 💫
25.3K Followers 893 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,437 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Danika Whitsett Micro
@danikajoleneemy wheelie life + tv show takes ✨🙂↔️+ health tings + self love 🩺💖📍 LA 🤪♏️🌈♿️🎬: 💃🏼: 📧
24.1K Followers 480 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 1,116 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Samantha Renke Micro
@samantharenkeMy book is out NOW! 🌱📚 book link below 👇 Broadcaster/Actress/Consultant ://youtu.be/TXxjU3RhUuY
21.2K Followers 482 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 7,437 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
84.
Mallory Weggemann Micro
@malloryweggemannMama 💕7x Paralympic Medalist (4x🥇, 2x🥈, 1x🥉)Motivational SpeakerAuthor of LIMITLESSCo-CEO ♥️
21.1K Followers 532 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,130 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
85.
Madison Lawson Micro
@wheelchairbarbieWriter disability rights, horror movies, and makeup to me🕯️🦇🪞🎀🎬
21K Followers 678 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,090 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
86.
Mya Lynn Micro
@myalynnhendrix♡ Isaiah 1:17 ♡ Wife 💍 | Co-founder ✨ | Community Organizer |
20.7K Followers 417 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,618 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
87.
Amy Evans Micro
@amy_c_evansFun, Fashion & Fast Horses👩🏻💻Small business owner 📖 Debut author 🏇Racehorse owner👩🦼Nemaline Myopathy 🌏Melbourne, VIC
19.6K Followers 663 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 3,798 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
88.
Virali Modi Micro
@viralimodi_India’s 1st Wheelchair-Using ModelInfluencer | Motivational Speaker | Disability Activist | Accessibility Consultant
19.3K Followers 304 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,139 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
89.
Pippa Stacey Micro
@lifeofpippaAccessible travel and lifestyle, chronic illness chats, and finding the silver linings…📍York, UK💌 📚 Read my books! ↓
19.1K Followers 695 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 4,763 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Isabel Mavrides-Calderón Micro
@powerfullyisalet’s talk about disability rights! 🎥 | 📚 21 under 21 🇪🇨🗽 💌
14.8K Followers 520 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 3,953 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
91.
Tom Nash Micro
@djhookie💥 Author: ‘Hook, Line & Sinner’💥 Host / Speaker 💥 Anti-Victim / Sh Talker
14.7K Followers 613 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,288 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Sylvia Longmire Micro
@sylvia_longmireAccessible travel writerContent creator/producerBilingual screen/voice actor 🇺🇸🇨🇺Public speakerUSAF veteranOMA docentDisability rights advocate
12.9K Followers 263 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,575 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
93.
Gloria Thornton Micro
@life.as.it.glosOwner of Disability Advocate, Adjunct Professor : Zumba instructor Link for donating sharing my accessible van fundraiser ⬇️
11.5K Followers 494 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 970 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Tali Micro
@rollwithasmileblog✈︎ Accessible travel tips & real experiences♿︎ Travel & life with Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)✧ 24 countries • 10 in a wheelchair ↓ My blog
10.2K Followers 269 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 1,060 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
95.
Jim LeBrecht Nano
@jimlebrechtCo-Director of Co-Founder of and Disability Rights activist.
6.5K Followers 321 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 6,155 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
96.
Britt Belwine Nano
@myelasticheartWhat makes you different makes you powerful.Lawyer & literal girl on fire | Living with EDS & CRPS, living for disability justice🦓🔥💖♿️
6.4K Followers 209 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,167 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
97.
Vilissa Thompson Nano
@vilissathompsonFounder of Ramp Your Voice! • Disability Rights Consultant • Writer • Speaker • Macro LMSW • Proud Black Disabled Woman
5.2K Followers 188 Avg. Likes 5.8% Engagement 4,618 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
98.
Jennifer Oyubu Nano
@jenny_oyubu✨ Makeup & Skincare Enthusiast💄 Product Reviews, Unboxings & Short Vlogs🌿 Living Bold, Thriving Beyond Limits10K+Views|300+ subbies
3.9K Followers 151 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 5,807 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
99.
Martyn Sibley Nano
@martynsibleyExploring how we build a society where everyone thrives ✨ Disability, inclusion, changemaking.Purple Goat | Purple Changemakers | Purple Collective💜
3.7K Followers 156 Avg. Likes 5.3% Engagement 9,313 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
100.
Pratik Nano
@wheelogger♿️ Accessibility Advocate | Travel & Lifestyle ✈️🎗 Living with Becker’s MDExploring my bucket list & spotlighting accessibility 🌍🇨🇦 | 🇮🇳 | 🏔️
3.7K Followers 147 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 5,625 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× disability adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,337 | $5,975 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,454 | $9,438 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $6,685 | $29,875 |
What this disability influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,743 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 75 female / 24 male (1 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 6 | 6% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 42 | 42% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 39 | 39% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 8 | 8% |
| Mega (1M+) | 5 | 5% |
How to brief disability influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Disability Influencers vs related lists
Disability Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (101K vs 137K).
Disability Influencers averages 1pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (101K vs 623K).
Disability Influencers averages 0.8pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (101K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disability Influencers (this page) | 100 | 101K | 2.9% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Disability Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top disability influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 disability influencers is led by Ghanim Al-Muftah|, Selma Blair, Zainab Al-Eqabi. Combined they represent 33M followers, with an average engagement of 2.9%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this disability list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 101K followers, 2.9% average ER, 37.2% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for disability Instagram accounts?
For disability we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.9%, which is 0.9pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do disability influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,337–$5,975; a Reel is $2,454–$9,438. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these disability influencers based?
The ranking spans 1 country. The largest shares are United States (1%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these disability influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the disability list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with disability?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.