The present study is a qualitative investigation of the development of leadership among immigrant Latino parents who have children with disabilities. Participants are nineteen immigrant Latino parents of children with disabilities who are actively involved in two grassroots organizations from the local Chicago area. Preliminary results of an ethnographic content analysis are presented on interviews that explored the participants' experiences as immigrant Latino parents of children with disabilities, their community involvement, leadership development, and leadership skills. Social support, role models, self-efficacy, and empowerment in relation to community participation were also explored. Additionally, descriptive information about previous experiences in family advocacy is presented. The process of conducting the study is discussed from the perspective of the participants and the researcher.