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Celebrate 50 Years of ImpactDisability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston is proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2026. That's 50 years of empowerment, access, community support, and advocacy. The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (AACIL) was founded in 1976, by John Weir, Rick Weir, and Corki McCorkle, with the help of a few other community members. Their initial goals were to provide physically disabled individuals with peer support, information on accessible housing and transportation, and attendant care options. Over the course of the last 50 years, we have grown and expanded services, provided education and training to community organizations and businesses, assisted folks with transitioning back to community living, championed employment opportunities for people with disabilities and created recreation events—all while advocating for a more inclusive community for all.Now you can join us by sponsoring one of DNWML’s 50th Anniversary Events. Your sponsorship will help people with disabilities access advocacy, education, and support that strengthens their independence.Your sponsorship supports:Community events that bring the disability community and allies togetherResources that help people reach personal, work, and life goalsPrograms that promote access, choice, and community living

Partner with Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston (DNWML) as a 2026 sponsor and support community events that celebrate disability rights, inclusion, and independence. Your sponsorship directly funds advocacy, education, and accessible programs serving people with disabilities across Washtenaw, Monroe, and Livingston counties.Each sponsorship tier includes unique recognition opportunities and a Disability Awareness Training (DAT) for your organization.All DATs are fully customized to meet your needs, setting, and timeline. Training topics may include:Disability in the WorkplaceDisability Language and EtiquetteDiversity, Equity, and DisabilityPlanning for Disability (Integrating Disability Awareness into Strategic Planning)Leading with an Accessibility MindsetService Animal Awareness and GuidelinesReporting and Writing About People with DisabilitiesAccessible Customer ServiceNote: Your acknowledgement correspondence will reflect the amount donated and the value of any agreed service provided by DNWML.