Abstract
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have begun to experience increased participation and inclusion in boards and policy-making bodies. They have, however, faced challenges in gaining full acceptance similar to those experienced by other marginalized groups. To date, the experience of board participation by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has typically been examined through the narrow lens of leadership development. The purpose of this study, which is part of the National Beyond Tokenism Research Study, was to seek the viewpoints of experienced leaders within the self-advocacy movement regarding the prevalence of tokenism and practices they have found effective for inclusive leadership. Implications for future research and practice are discussed.