Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities in Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola Counties. With a team of 44 employees, including 77 individuals with disabilities, DNEM provides a range of core services such as advocacy, independent living skills training, information referral, peer support, and transition services. They strive to break down barriers and empower individuals with disabilities to make their own choices and live fulfilling lives.
Committed to enhancing access and maintaining independent living, DNEM offers community education and public information programs, dedicating over 10,000 hours to this cause. They have successfully assisted consumers in achieving their goals related to increased independence, improved access to transportation, healthcare services, and assistive technology. DNEM firmly believes in the independent living philosophy, advocating for the civil rights and equal opportunities of individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have the same control over their lives as those without disabilities.
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