The Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit is a consumer driven organization dedicated to maximizing the ability of persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose. We encourage full participation in the everyday activities of living by:
Providing a nurturing and supportive environment
Advocating for an inclusive community
Serving as a community resource
Providing a unified voice in the community.
We do these things because we believe all people are created equal. As human beings, we have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Each person has the right to equal access to the communities in which they live. As a result, we, the people of the Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit will organize, advocate for, and protect the rights of all persons in the communities we serve.
DNWCD’s history
The current incarnation of Disability Network began in 2003. After its predecessor went out of business, Rick Sides was hired by the Bluewater CIL to develop a CIL presence in Wayne County. It was in development until 2007 and became fully independent in 2008.
DNWCD is one of 15 CILs (Centers for Independent Living) in Michigan and is the only one serving Wayne County. In addition, it is part of the 690 CILs that span the entire United States.
For those of you driving in, Samaritan Center has a few different parking lots. For those of you that use public transportation, the Conner DDOT bus runs right in front of the building.
Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, with the exception of holidays.
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Mission Statement
The Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit is a consumer driven organization dedicated to maximizing the ability of persons with disabilities to live as independently as they choose. We encourage full participation in the everyday activities of living by:
We do these things because we believe all people are created equal. As human beings, we have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Each person has the right to equal access to the communities in which they live. As a result, we, the people of the Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit will organize, advocate for, and protect the rights of all persons in the communities we serve.
DNWCD’s history
The current incarnation of Disability Network began in 2003. After its predecessor went out of business, Rick Sides was hired by the Bluewater CIL to develop a CIL presence in Wayne County. It was in development until 2007 and became fully independent in 2008.
DNWCD is one of 15 CILs (Centers for Independent Living) in Michigan and is the only one serving Wayne County. In addition, it is part of the 690 CILs that span the entire United States.
To find your nearest CIL, go to Independent Living Research Utilization or DN/MI Member Locator.
Getting To Disability Network
Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit is located in Samaritan Center at 5555 Conner in Detroit on the corner of Conner and Shoemaker.
For those of you driving in, Samaritan Center has a few different parking lots. For those of you that use public transportation, the Conner DDOT bus runs right in front of the building.
Our regular business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM, with the exception of holidays.