Volunteer

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

By volunteering with Disability Network Northern Michigan, you are an essential part of our team. We rely on our dedicated family of volunteers for so much of what we accomplish. Our talented volunteers inspire us to promote personal empowerment and positive social change for persons with disabilities.

From advocacy work to educating our community and mentoring individuals - YOU can make a difference! Every gift of time impacts the lives of the people we serve. Learn how YOU can support people with disabilities to live fully engaged in the community.

Ways YOU can make a difference!

Access Team Member: Survey businesses, public spaces, and special projects for accessibility. Learn More

Board Membership: Provide oversight and help guide the policy and strategic development of Disability Network as we pursue our mission. Learn More

County Representative: Attend local collaborative meetings as a DNNM representative in your community. Advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Learn More

External Affairs Committee: Enhance our fundraising and marketing efforts, help organize events, write grants, and assist with coordinating fundraising opportunities. Learn More

Media Assistant: Assist with DNNM's online presence.Learn More

Organizer: Keep our office and team organized and efficiently running in service to the mission. Learn More

Speakers Bureau Member: Act as a voice in the community to inform and educate the public about disability-related issues. Learn More

Please contact Kristin Celeste at kristin@disabilitynetwork.net or (231) 922-0903, ext. 312 for more information or if you would like to receive our volunteer application in an alternative format.

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Mission

Building Communities that work.

Support Our Work

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. For every dollar invested in Disability Network, $13 is returned to our region. Our programs boost the economy, create a more inclusive community, and offer tax savings for Michigan residents.

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About Us

Most people equate disability with limitations. It’s our job to change the perceptions and realities that prevent people with disabilities from sharing in the community. We provide training, mentoring and referrals to help people with disabilities and their families live productive lives. We also work on a larger scale, helping governments and businesses make changes that benefit everyone in the community.

Accessibility Statement:

Disability Network Northern Michigan is committed to making its website accessible to the widest possible audience. This website has been developed to comply under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which was enacted to eliminate barriers to information technology, to make available new opportunities for people with disabilities and to encourage the development of new technologies to help achieve these goals. This law requires that all individuals with disabilities have access to information and data comparable to that which is available to individuals without disabilities.

DisabilityNetwork.org is regularly monitored to ensure that it meets the requirements of Section 508, along with the best practices outlined by the W3C’s (World Wide Web Consortium’s) Web Accessibility Initiative, specifically WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Level A Compliance. We are diligently working to reach and maintain a higher standard of accessibility, which is Level AA Compliance of W3C’s WCAG standards. Because technology changes rapidly, this is an ongoing process.

If you experience any accessibility issues in relation to this website, please contact us. Let us know which page or item you need help with and we will provide a solution that works for you within a reasonable period of time. Questions, comments or complaints about the accessibility of our website, videos or documents can be sent to Jennifer Hutchinson at jen@disabilitynetwork.net.