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Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Disability Network!

We rely on our dedicated volunteers for so much of what we accomplish in our 17 county region. From advocacy work and voicing our needs to legislators, to educating our community and mentoring individuals.

Every gift of time and resources makes a HUGE difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Ways YOU can help:

Access Team Member: Survey businesses and public spaces for accessibility, assist individuals with learning how to use public transit.

Board Membership: Provide oversight and help guide the policy and strategic development of Disability Network as it pursues its mission

Community Advocate: Attend local collaborative meetings as a DN/NM representative in your community. Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

Fund Development Committee: Enhance our fundraising and marketing efforts, write grants, and assist with coordinating fundraising opportunities.

Grand Vision Work Group: Collaborate with team members and provide input to improve our community in the areas of Energy, Food & Farming, Growth & Investment, Housing, Natural Resources, and/or Transportation.

Independent Living and Peer Support: Become a mentor or program assistant, visit isolated individuals and assist with daily living tasks.

Office Assistant: Offer technical help, write stories for our website and newsletter, connect customers to resources, enter data, help with filing and mailings.

Program Committe: Provide insight regarding how Disability Network can enhance programs to best service the needs of our community.

Please contact Lisa Woodcox at 231.922.0903, ext. 14 for more information or if you would like to receive our volunteer application in an alternative format.

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Disability can occur at any age and at any moment—in fact, 80% of us will have a disability at some point in our lifetime. Your support will help us to continue promoting personal empowerment and positive social change for individuals with disabilities—including children, veterans, aging parents, and those who recently acquired a disability due to an accident. For every dollar invested in Disability Network/Northern Michigan, $17 is returned to our region. Our programs boost the economy, create a more inclusive community, and offer tax savings for Michigan residents. Your donation will enable us to continue to improve the quality of life for local individuals.

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Most people equate disability with limitations. But it’s our job to change the perceptions and realities that prevent people with disabilities from sharing in the community. Every year, we provide training, mentoring, and referrals to help people with disabilities and their families live productive lives. Because disability touches so many people, we also work on a larger scale, helping governments and businesses make changes that benefit not just those with disabilities, but everyone in the community.

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