At Disability Network Wayne County Detroit (DNWCD), accessibility is at the heart of everything we do. As a federally designated Center for Independent Living, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to our services, programs, events, facilities, and digital resources.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully and independently in their community. We continuously work to remove barriers and improve accessibility for all.
Our Commitment
DNWCD is committed to:
- Providing equal access to information, programs, and services.
- Maintaining an accessible website that is usable by people with disabilities.
- Promoting universal design and inclusive practices.
- Ensuring effective communication for individuals with diverse disabilities.
- Continuously improving accessibility through evaluation and community feedback.
Website Accessibility
We strive to make our website accessible and compatible with:
- Screen readers
- Screen magnifiers
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Refreshable Braille displays
- Mobile accessibility features
- Closed captioning and transcripts when available
Accessibility Features
Our website includes features such as:
- Keyboard accessible navigation
- Alternative text for images
- High color contrast
- Resizable text
- Descriptive headings
- Accessible forms
- Clearly labeled buttons and links
- Captions for videos whenever possible
- Accessible PDF documents whenever available
Need an Accommodation?
If you need information in an alternative format or require a reasonable accommodation to access our services, events, or website, we are happy to assist.
Alternative formats may include:
- Large Print
- Braille
- Electronic Accessible Documents
- Audio Format
- Plain Language
- Interpreter Services
- CART Captioning
- ASL Interpretation (with advance notice)
Request Accommodation
Please contact us if you need accommodation before attending an event or accessing our services.
Organization: Disability Network Wayne County Detroit
Phone: 313-923-1655
Email: info@dnwayne.org
Website: www.dnwayne.org
Address:
Disability Network Wayne County Detroit, Michigan
Please provide as much advance notice as possible so we can best meet your needs.
Report an Accessibility Barrier
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or facilities, please let us know.
Examples include:
- Difficulty using our website
- Inaccessible documents
- Problems accessing online forms
- Barriers at one of our events
- Physical accessibility concerns
- Communication accessibility concerns
When contacting us, please include:
- The webpage or service you were attempting to access
- A description of the issue
- The assistive technology you were using (if applicable)
- Your preferred method of contact
We value your feedback and will work to address accessibility concerns as quickly as possible.
Physical Accessibility
Our office strives to provide:
- Accessible parking
- Barrier-free entrances
- Wheelchair accessible meeting spaces
- Accessible restrooms
- Service animal access
- Assistive listening options when available
- Accessible meeting accommodation upon request
Digital Inclusion
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our digital content and encourage staff to follow accessible communication practices, including:
- Using accessible document formats
- Providing image descriptions
- Captioning multimedia content
- Creating readable and inclusive content
- Designing with accessibility in mind from the start
Our Mission
Disability Network Wayne County Detroit empowers individuals with disabilities to live independently through advocacy, education, information and referral, peer support, transition services, and independent living skills training.
Accessibility is more than compliance—it is a core value that guides how we serve our community.
Accessibility Feedback Form
Help Us Improve Accessibility
We welcome your comments and suggestions.