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09/02/2026

DRR Community Development Director LeAnne Knight recently completed United Way of Central Alabama’s Intentionally Centered Management Cohort. The program provided valuable tools to strengthen leadership, teamwork, and service to our community.

LeAnne is pictured with Katrina Watson, United Way’s Senior Vice President of Community Impact. Thank you, United Way, for investing in nonprofit leaders and their communities!

08/28/2026

Our team enjoyed welcoming Ernst & Young and United Way to DRR!

John shared more about our mission, services, and the work we do to empower people with disabilities.

We look forward to making an impact together!

08/25/2026

Some of our team enjoyed visiting Manufacture Good, meeting Tim and Sarah, and learning more about their incredible mission.

We look forward to building a strong partnership!

08/17/2026

We are proud to congratulate Kim Smith on being named the Horizons School’s Community Partner of the Year!

Kim received this recognition for her work with Horizons students through DRR’s Empower Me program, where she helps young people with disabilities build the knowledge, confidence, and skills to speak up for themselves, make informed choices, and prepare for greater independence.

Kim’s commitment to the students she serves and her partnership with The Horizons School truly reflect DRR’s mission of empowering people with disabilities to fully participate in the community.

Congratulations, Kim, on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have you representing DRR and Empower Me!

08/11/2026

It was great having the United Way Resource Development team at DRR last week for their Fall Planning Retreat!

John enjoyed sharing more about DRR's services, our plans for the future, and the work we're doing in our community. We're grateful for this ongoing partnership and the opportunity to work together to serve our community!

08/07/2026

John had the opportunity to meet with Superintendent Mike Daria and his team in Tuscaloosa to explore new opportunities and partnerships.

We look forward to expanding DRR’s reach and serving more individuals with disabilities throughout Tuscaloosa and the surrounding communities.

08/05/2026

John & Alicia attended the Megan Montgomery Foundation’s open house at Vulcan Park and Museum.

DRR is always proud to support this important organization and the work it does in our community!

07/31/2026

Our CEO, John, had a great time representing Disability Rights & Resources at the National ADA Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona!

We are excited to bring back what he learned and put new ideas and resources into action for the disability community across Alabama.

07/21/2026

Understanding the ADA in the workplace starts with having the right resources.

Our ADA Workplace Resource Series covers three essential topics:
✔️ Reasonable Accommodations
✔️ Undue Hardship
✔️ Direct Threat

Whether you're an employer, HR professional, supervisor, or employee, these free resources can help you better understand workplace rights and responsibilities under the ADA.

🔗 Learn More: https://drradvocates.org/ada-workplace-resources/

07/14/2026

The Empower Me program partnered with Dr. Geiger, the Horizons School, and the Megan Montgomery Foundation to present Safe & Sound at Workshops Empowerment, Inc. in Birmingham.

We were honored to connect with students in the Horizons Program, which provides adults with disabilities with valuable employment and independent living skills.

Thank you to our partners and participants for making this meaningful event possible!

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1418 6th Avenue N
Birmingham, AL
35203

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+12052512223

Website

http://www.drradvocates.org/

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