disability resource network

Name

disability resource network

Legal name

Disability Resource Network

Website

https://drn256.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Independent Living Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAGACAG

Disability Services & Independent Living Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

SECONDARYEDAKANAJ

Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

Keywords

• Independent living services
• Disability advocacy
• Peer support services
• Disability transition services
• Disability rights resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Disability Resource Network receives funding from the Alabama Department of Senior Services to operate as a Center for Independent Living serving 13 North Alabama counties.
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and community members. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraiser events such as 'Reflections' featuring guest speakers, with ticket sales ($60 late registration) and sponsorship packages ($500-$5,000) ranging from Bronze to Presenting Sponsor levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Disability Resource Network operates as a Center for Independent Living providing community-based, non-residential disability services to individuals with disabilities in 13 North Alabama counties. The organization delivers a coordinated set of six core services — Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, Peer Support, Transition into the Community, and Youth Transition Services — supplemented by scheduled intake and follow-up sessions and executive partnership meetings.

Product overview

Disability Resource Network is a Center for Independent Living offering a coordinated portfolio of consumer-controlled services. The organization provides seven core services: Information and Referral Services, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy Services, Peer Support, Transition into the Community Services, and Youth Transition Services. Clients can access these services through scheduled sessions including Initial Intake Session (1 hour) and Independent Living Follow-up appointments (45 minutes). The organization also offers Executive Partnership & Collaboration Meetings for strategic community alliances. All services are designed to help individuals with disabilities achieve independence and equal access within their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information and Referral Services Provides answers to questions about living with a disability, including information about disability rights, resources, groups, and programs that may help individuals, family members, caregivers, advocates, and businesses.
• Independent Living Skills Training Teaches skills for everyday independence and self-directed living, covering budgeting, cooking, home management, communication, transportation, relationships, and self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
• Advocacy Services Helps individuals learn to advocate for themselves, contact government officials, write letters, make phone calls, and stand up for their rights in daily life.
• Peer Support Connects individuals with disabilities to share problem-solving solutions and successes, build relationships, and learn about topics such as healthy living, couponing, and job skills.
• Transition into the Community Services Assists individuals relocating from institutions into their own homes, including help finding housing, setting up utilities, and arranging community support.
• Youth Transition Services Provides extra support for youth in school or recently finished, helping them understand their disability, discover personal priorities, and set goals for independence.
• Initial Intake Session A 1-hour scheduled intake session that serves as the first step in creating a personalized independent living roadmap, assessing consumer needs and beginning services.
• Independent Living Follow-up A 45-minute follow-up appointment that provides continued support to help individuals maintain their independence through ongoing guidance and check-ins.
• Executive Partnership and Collaboration Meeting A 1-hour meeting with DRN leadership to forge strategic alliances and training paths for community partnerships with organizations and businesses.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Disabled SouthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Dom Kelly, President and CEO of New Disabled South, is featured as the keynote speaker at DRN's 'Reflections' fundraiser event on July 25, 2026. This collaboration celebrates Disability Pride Month and the 36th Anniversary of the ADA. The event represents a strategic partnership to amplify disability advocacy efforts in the South.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AbilityPlus (formerly Access Alabama): Another Alabama-based Center for Independent Living offering independent living, advocacy, and peer support services to people with disabilities. Highly comparable as a state-designated CIL with overlapping service categories and consumer-controlled governance.
• United Ability: Alabama nonprofit serving people with disabilities through independent living, day programs, and supported employment services. Comparable as a state-based multi-service disability nonprofit with overlapping service lines and government-funding mix.
• Southern Disability Foundation: Alabama-based disability advocacy nonprofit directly linked from DRN's resources page. Comparable as a regional disability rights and independent living advocacy organization serving overlapping Southern consumer populations.
• New Disabled South: Regional disability advocacy organization explicitly partnered with DRN for the Reflections fundraiser. Directly comparable in mission (disability rights, cross-disability advocacy, Southern U.S. focus) and emerging as a peer advocacy organization.

Regional players

• Lakeshore Foundation: Birmingham-based disability services and adaptive sports nonprofit. Comparable as an Alabama-centered disability organization delivering community-based programming and advocacy, though with greater emphasis on recreation and rehabilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals of Alabama: State chapter of a large national disability services nonprofit. Comparable in mission (disability services, advocacy, community-based support) and funding mix (government + donations), though as a chapter of a much larger national organization.
• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL): National advocacy organization for the CIL network. Directly linked from DRN's website; comparable in mission (independent living philosophy, consumer control, advocacy) but operates at the national advocacy and policy level rather than direct service delivery.
• American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD): National disability advocacy organization whose president Maria Town is featured at DRN's State of Disability event. Comparable in mission (disability rights, advocacy, cross-disability coalition) but operates at the national policy level.

Emerging players

• Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC): Alabama nonprofit supporting families of children with disabilities through education and transition services. Comparable in serving disability populations in Alabama with overlapping transition and youth-focused service lines.

Others

• Southeast ADA Center: Regional ADA National Network center providing ADA-related training, technical assistance, and information. Comparable in disability rights focus and directly linked from DRN's 'Your Rights' resources page; functions as an enabling/ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Disability-Resource-Network-106499568143013
• Instagraminstagram.com/drnal256
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/disability-resource-network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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