Disability Resource Network

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We're a nonprofit agency promoting independence in people with disabilities through advocacy, public education, and consumer-controlled independent living services.

03/24/2026

Mark your calendars! You don’t want to miss this special night of fun, community, and making a difference. Disability Resource Network Annual Fundraiser Reflections: A Fireside Chat will be July 25th! The cocktail hour begins at 6 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Stay tuned for more details!

Disability Resource Network will be awarding two $1,500.00 scholarships. This scholarship is for graduating seniors with...
03/23/2026

Disability Resource Network will be awarding two $1,500.00 scholarships. This scholarship is for graduating seniors with a disability residing in: Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Franklin, Jackson, Limestone, Lawrence, Lauderdale, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, or Winston counties.

Qualifications:

Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

Must have a disability

Must be a 2026 graduating High School Senior

Applications open 3/23/2026

Applications due 4/23/2026

Scholarships will be presented at the Sponsor/ Partner Reception in May

Please mail transcripts to 415 E Church Street NW Suite 11 Huntsville, AL 35801 or email to dpatterson@drn256.org

Contact dpatterson@drn256.org if you have any questions

Please see application link below https://forms.gle/HXLb9jZXXB5XzSvVA

Learn the difference between pets, emotional support animals, and service dogs—and how proper training makes all the dif...
03/20/2026

Learn the difference between pets, emotional support animals, and service dogs—and how proper training makes all the difference. Join us for an informative session led by Pamela Prestridge at the ADRS Community Room in Huntsville on April 17th. ASL Interpretation and Closed Captioning will be provided.

📍 Johnson Rd SW | 🕚 10:00 AM
📞 More info: (256) 403-0033

Disability Resource Network presented a Disability History Symposium on Thursday March 12th at the Hyatt Place at Resear...
03/13/2026

Disability Resource Network presented a Disability History Symposium on Thursday March 12th at the Hyatt Place at Research Park. The event was about the history of people with disabilities and highlighting their contributions. The program was opened with a welcome by Davina Patterson, Executive Director and facilitated by Taylor Wilson, Administrative Assistant.

The presenters discussed the history of assistive technology, human rights, and legislation. The phenomenal speakers topics were Unsung Heroes & Intersectionality in Disability Rights
by McCartney Hagar, From Where We Came and
Organizing Change by Brian Geiger, Ed.D., M.S., B.S., and The History of Adaptive Technology by Rosevelt Wright. The program concluded with
Closing Remarks by Rodney Jones, Independent Living Specialist.

Thank you to everyone that attended, our staff, board members, and presenters. We look forward to bringing more programs like this in the future.

March highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting people with developmental disabilities. Let’s continue bui...
03/05/2026

March highlights the importance of recognizing and supporting people with developmental disabilities. Let’s continue building communities where everyone is respected, included, and given opportunities to thrive. 🧡

Our Executive Director was in attendance for the Rise 2026 Momentum Conference on yesterday in Birmingham! The charge w...
03/04/2026

Our Executive Director was in attendance for the Rise 2026 Momentum Conference on yesterday in Birmingham! The charge was to lead with courage & clarity while celebrating phenomenal women during international women’s month. It was an informative and uplifting conference for the attendees.

Disability Resource Network attended Active Minds today as outreach at Athens State University! Thanks Dr. Patrice Broad...
03/04/2026

Disability Resource Network attended Active Minds today as outreach at Athens State University! Thanks Dr. Patrice Broaden for inviting DRN as a vendor.

Thank you Community Bank Partners Madison County for providing a grant to fund Disability Resource Network’s Financial L...
03/02/2026

Thank you Community Bank Partners Madison County for providing a grant to fund Disability Resource Network’s Financial Literacy Institute for people with disabilities.

Disability Resource Network Board Chair, Sean Plouse, is the Treasurer of Community Bank Partners which includes the following banks: Bryant Bank, CB&S Bank, South State Bank, Renasant Bank, Cadence Bank, Servist 1st Bank, United Community, River Bank & Trust, and First National Bank.

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Disability Resource Network Executive Director, Davina Patterson, was selected as a judge for the 2026 Alabama HOSA Stat...
02/26/2026

Disability Resource Network Executive Director, Davina Patterson, was selected as a judge for the 2026 Alabama HOSA State Leadership Conference. Patterson served as a judge for the Community Awareness and had an opportunity to connect with students throughout the state.

Thank you UAH College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for inviting Disability Resource Network to the Career Ro...
02/25/2026

Thank you UAH College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for inviting Disability Resource Network to the Career Roundtable to help students learn about careers, goals, and networking!

Disability Resource Network doing advocacy work at the Alabama Arise Legislative Day in Montgomery at the Alabama State ...
02/24/2026

Disability Resource Network doing advocacy work at the Alabama Arise Legislative Day in Montgomery at the Alabama State House!

Join Disability Resource Network for a Disability History Symposium on March 12th at 10:00 am at the Hyatt Place located...
02/17/2026

Join Disability Resource Network for a Disability History Symposium on March 12th at 10:00 am at the Hyatt Place located at 6860 Governors W Drive NW Huntsville, AL 35806. Come out and learn about the history of people with disabilities in sports, technology, civil rights, human rights, and legislation. This event is at no cost and lunch will be provided. If you have any accommodations please contact our office at 256-403-0033. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Please register at the QR Code on the flyer or the link below. Registration is highly encouraged.

https://forms.gle/1TLmP6RNLLkwFM8B7

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Huntsville, AL
35801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+12564030033

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