⭐ Who We Are
We are an advocacy-driven organization created from lived experience, professional expertise, and a deep passion for ensuring that individuals with disabilities — especially those who are 100% dependent on wheelchairs for mobility — receive the respect, access, and inclusion they deserve.
Founded in Maryland and rooted in community engagement, SJ Wilkes Group helps organizations improve accessibility, strengthen customer service, and create informed, inclusive environments.
⭐ What We Do
SJ Wilkes Group provides a range of educational, non-clinical services, including:
✔ Disability Etiquette Training
Helping employees interact respectfully and confidently with customers who use wheelchairs or mobility aids.
✔ Accessibility & Inclusion Workshops
Educating teams on ADA awareness, respectful communication, and mobility considerations.
✔ Corporate Training Partnerships
Annual partnerships that integrate disability awareness into hiring, onboarding, and DEI programs.
✔ Care Provider Professionalism Training
Teaching non-clinical etiquette, boundaries, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
✔ Community & Workplace Education
Providing real-world guidance on accessibility, communication, and safety for wheelchair users.
✔ Homebuying & Accessibility Awareness
Educational workshops for individuals, families, real estate professionals, and community groups.
✔ Individual & Family Disability Education
Helping the community understand accessibility needs, housing barriers, and mobility challenges.
Everything we offer is grounded in lived experience — real-world knowledge businesses can’t get anywhere else.
⭐ Our Founder
Sharonda Johnson-Wilkes is a disability advocate, speaker, and community leader with more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities. As a wheelchair user herself, she brings authentic, firsthand knowledge of accessibility challenges and systemic barriers faced by people with mobility limitations.
Sharonda has spent almost 15 years working for the federal government, where she developed a deep understanding of policy, customer service, and community needs. She is also the founder of the SJ Wilkes Foundation, which focuses on accessible housing, community support, and disability-centered initiatives.
Her mission is personal:
To change the way businesses, agencies, and communities view and interact with people with disabilities — through education, advocacy, and purpose-driven leadership.
⭐ Our Vision
To be a national leader in disability education and inclusion, building safer, stronger, and more accessible communities for all.
⭐ Our Values
- Respect – Every person deserves dignity.
- Access – Accessibility is a right, not a privilege.
- Inclusion – Awareness begins with education.
- Empowerment – Communities grow when everyone can participate.
- Purpose – Advocacy is not just work… it’s our calling.
⭐ Who We Serve
- Retail Stores
- Local Businesses
- Healthcare Teams
- Home Healthcare Agencies
- Real Estate Offices
- Mortgage Teams
- Government Contractors
- Schools & Universities
- Community Organizations
- Faith-Based Institutions
⭐ Contact Us
📧admin@sjwilkesgroup.com
📞 240-889-8889