At Disability Network Southwest Michigan we’ve been doing some great work, and we’ve got the numbers to back us up!
Durring Fiscal Year 2014-15, Disability Network:
- Served 8,739 people in 8 counties
- Answered 5,697 Information & Referral requests
- Supported 1,048 people with disabilities in reaching their Independent Living goals
- Counseled 319 people with disabilities regarding their Social Security Benefits
- Conducted 107 presentations throughout the community with 1,994 people participating
- Built 16 ramps
- Assisted 31 Veterans with disabilities in reaching their Independent Living goals
- Staffed 29 informational booths in the community
- Assisted 28 people with disabilities in transitioning out of nursing facilities and in to community-based living, resulting in saving Michigan taxpayers over $1,400,00