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Disability Network
Oakland & Macomb!
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Your LINK to
community
resources!
Our new mission statement:
Over the years, DNOM has been changing in many ways. We have two locations, we have new pro-
grams, we have new staff members, new board members and the needs of our consumers are changing too. To reflect the amount of change we’ve undergone, the staff and the Board of Directors updated our mission
statement. Our new mission statement is:
DNOM is committed to supporting personal choice and independence
for persons with disabilities.
Do you know what the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA) is?
On July 22, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA replaces the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and amends the Rehabilitation Act of
1973. WIOA represents a renewed commitment to workforce development through innovation and support for national economic growth and individual growth. WIOA is aimed at increasing opportunities, particu-
larly for those persons with disabilities who face barriers to employment strengthening the connection be-tween education and career preparation.
WIOA will change the Rehabilitation Act programs in many ways including but not limited to:
Increasing services to youth with disabilities
Supporting employer engagements
Emphasizing competitive integrated employment
WIOA will bring changes to the programs that affect independent living. For more detailed infor-
mation, please see the following websites: http://www.doleta.gov/wioa/ or http://www2.ed.gov/about/
offices/list/osers/rsa/wioa-reauthorization.html
Governor Snyder’s Executive Order
On October 27, 2014, Governor Snyder issued an Executive Order that will require that the gov-
ernment to adopt a variety of policies and procedures eliminating hurdles faced by people with disabil-
ities as they seek a career in public service. The order also called for increased training for all state
employees to raise awareness of disability etiquette and best practices, ensuring every employee is
treated with dignity and respect at all times. For more information on this Executive Order, please see
the Michigan.gov website. A step in the right direction for Michigan!
Your continued support is appreciated,
Kellie Boyd
From the Director’s Corner...
From the
Director's Corner
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Who’s New at
DNOM ?
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Dining Out for
DNOM
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New Board Members 5
Project Home 7
small changes
Big Differences
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Walk Thank You 9
Walk Pics 10
Access & Universal
Design Project
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myride2
Regional Transit
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AT with Jenell 17
NFT Wish List 18
Other News &
Events
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Ruby Tuesday
Flyer
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Who’s New at DNOM?
DNOM Staff :
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Joe Barczyk — Veterans Computer Trainer
Provides computer training to Veterans.
Joe joined the DNOM team in August 2014. He is experienced using comput-
ers, including desktop publishing and web communications. He has a Bache-
lor’s Degree in communications and a background in coordinating services and
supports, such as handling technical issues and resources to solve problems.
Joe has experience assisting veterans with benefits and services, and helping
create and sustain community partnerships to improve the quality of life for
service members and their families impacted by deployment.
Brooke Dudek — Nursing Facility Transition Outreach
Specialist, Oakland County
Presents information to nursing facility residents, staff and the community
about the Nursing Facility Transition program which enables those who are
Medicaid eligible to move back into their homes or into alternative housing.
Brooke joined DNOM team in August 2014. She completed a Bachelors of Arts
degree in Psychology and Human Biology at Eastern Michigan University in
2013. She has several years of experience working in the mental health field
with older adults. Brooke enjoys working with people as part of her daily du-
ties. Brooke is very excited to explore the opportunities that Disability Net-
work Oakland & Macomb provides.
Gillian Bentley — Independent Living Specialist
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving
their goals.
Gillian joined the DNOM team in October 2014 with a diverse background in
substance abuse, mental health, and nutrition. Gillian completed with honors
a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services with a minor in Psychology
from Baker College. Gillian is planning to pursue a Master's Degree in 2015.
Gillian enjoys connecting people with the tools or services they need to gain
strength, confidence, and personal independence.
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Who’s New at DNOM?
DNOM Staff :
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Stefanie McClellan – Accessibility Specialist
Provides community education and technical assistance to increase the inclusive-
ness and accessibility to our community by incorporating the Americans With Disa-
bilities Act, Universal Design and the Michigan Barrier Free Design Rules.
Stefanie joined the DNOM team in October 2014. She graduated with a Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science from Wayne State University in 2003 and a Master of Social
Work from The University of Michigan in 2007. Stefanie was a special education
school social worker in Wayne County from 2007-2013, but is also a long-time Sex-
ual Assault First Response Advocate for Turning Point, Inc. in Macomb County. In
addition to her work with school age children and survivors of domestic violence
and sexual assault, Stefanie also has previous experience in constituent advocacy
as a student intern for former Congressman David Bonior.
Stefanie is passionate about making the surroundings of persons with disabilities
more accessible as an individual with extensive first-hand experience regarding
how disabling conditions can make navigating any environment profoundly ardu-
ous. She firmly believes that eliminating accessibility obstacles will lead to marked
improvements in the quality of life and community inclusion for persons with disa-
bilities. Stefanie is very excited to have joined DNOM as an integral part of a pilot
project that will effect remarkable changes for persons with disabilities in her com-
munity.
Candyce Hester — Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator
Candyce Hester is the Macomb County program coordinator for the NFT program
at DNOM. She oversees the nursing home outreach efforts in Oakland and Ma-
comb counties as well as facilitates transitions from nursing homes to the commu-
nity for Medicaid and Medicaid eligible recipients.
Candyce joined the staff at DNOM in September 2014. She completed a Bachelors
degree in psychology at Eastern Michigan University in 2006. Candyce served as a
case manager for adults with disabilities for six years. She has assisted individuals
with disabilities with linkage to community resources while providing support and
encouragement in obtaining person centered goals. As a case manager, Candyce
is trained in treatment planning, crisis intervention and motivational interviewing.
She has a passion for helping people achieve their goals and to be their best.
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Who’s New at DNOM?
DNOM Staff :
Deanna Tartaglia – Independent Living Specialist
Provides four core services to consumers to assist individuals with achieving their
goals. Works with consumers and MRS Counselors, as well as recruiting for and
facilitating monthly Empowerment Trainings. Presents DNOM program information
during MRS orientations. Provides community resources to MRS counselors, MRS
and DNOM consumers.
Deanna Tartaglia joined the DNOM team in November 2014 as an Independent Liv-
ing Specialist. She works with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) consumers
24 hours per week providing peer support and facilitating monthly Empowerment
classes. The other 16 hours are spent at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb
helping consumers. Deanna has experience working with the homeless population
and maintains involvement with the Macomb Homeless Coalition. She graduated
summa cum laude in 2013 from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of
Social Work after completing an internship at the 7th Judicial Circuit Court in Flint
as a Victim Advocate. Deanna takes pride in the quality of the services she pro-
vides to consumers at DNOM and has a passion for ensuring that each person is
treated with dignity and respect.
Dining Out For DNOM
Please mark your calendars for Friday, December 19th when Ruby Tuesday locations in the tri-
county area will partner with DNOM through the Ruby Tuesday Giving Back program to help raise funds for DNOM’s programs and services. Print the flyer (posted in this newsletter and on our website) take to any of the locations listed below and Ruby Tuesdays will donate 20% of your pre-tax purchase (excluding alcoholic beverages) to DNOM. You can visit for a meal anytime on Friday, December 19th, but you must present the event flyer for your purchase to count towards a donation.
Participating locations:
Clarkston, MI Farmington Hills, MI Novi, MI Westland, MI Plymouth, MI Sterling Heights, MI
Allen Park, MI South Canton, MI Taylor, MI Roseville, MI Chesterfield, MI
For more information, or if you have questions, please contact
Michele Guyor-Borthwick at 248-359-8960, ext. 6622. D I S A B I L I T Y N E T W O R K
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Who’s New at DNOM?
Board of Trustees :
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Adam Rouls — Treasurer
Adam Rouls is the Director of Sales at Faurecia Seating. He has an extensive business background in global sales, negotiation, and account management. A graduate of the University of Michigan in 2002, Rouls continues to be a dedi-cated member of the university’s alumni association. In 2004, he received his
M.B.A. from the Northwood University DeVos Business School. He has spent many years helping individuals with disabilities, including assis-tant coaching a Neighborhood Club softball team for players with physical or mental impairments. Now he is excited to bring his distinctive corporate tal-ents and fiscal skills to DNOM in his role as Board Treasurer.
Michael Cho — Trustee
Mike is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley and has been in the financial in-dustry for over 20 years. He works with institutional, foundations, endow-ments, and private clients. Mike went to Wayne State University.
Mike has had the pleasure of working with individuals across the county includ-ing people with disabilities in the sport of fencing. He also had worked with other charities in the Detroit area to help fight cancer, feed senior citizens, and care for children.
Kyle Williams — Trustee
Kyle Williams joined DNOM’s board in April 2014. Kyle is an accounting student at Wayne State University. He is expected to graduate in December 2015, and will be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in January 2016.
Prior to going back to school, Kyle worked in furniture sales. In his spare time he served as a mentor to students that needed assistance with GED prepara-tion, tutored College Algebra and analytical essay writing, and coached Aca-demic Games at his middle school. Currently he also serves as Webmaster for the student chapter of the National
Association of Black Accountants. His responsibilities include increasing brand awareness and bolstering membership and participation through a social media campaign.
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Who’s New at DNOM?
Board of Trustees :
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Cliff Weisberg — Trustee
Clifford L. Weisberg has been a practicing attorney for over 40 years and has
limited his practice to Social Security Law since 1980. He is a founding mem-
ber of NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Repre-
sentatives, the only national organization of lawyers devoted exclusively to
Social Security and SSI law. The 4,000 member group has offices in New York
and Washington, D.C. and Cliff is a past president and current member of its
executive board. Many Congressmen and Senators seek input from NOSSCR
and Cliff has testified before the Social Security Sub-Committee of the House
Committee on Ways & Means.
Cliff is a member of the editorial board of the West publication Co’s, Social Se-
curity Reporting Service, since its inception in 1984. He is also the publisher
of a social security newsletter designed for social workers and case managers.
Cliff has been a teacher and mentor for the healthcare community involved
with seriously sick and disabled adults and children for over 30 years.
He is a member of the Michigan Bar Association, admitted to practice before
the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court, and since 1976,
before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cliff has given hundreds of seminars and is an invited speaker to several sup-
port groups including the MS Society, the Lupus Foundation, NAMI, Children’s
Hospital of Michigan, Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, St. John Hospital in Detroit,
Providence Hospital in Southfield, and McClaren Hospital in Flint.
He is the only attorney in Michigan that has been authorized to give continu-
ing education credits to social workers and case managers for his basic and
advance seminars on Social Security and SSI law and procedure. He is a
national consultant to Ford Motor Company Employee Group benefit plans,
and currently represents both hourly and salaried employees in their claims
for Social Security Disability.
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small changes Big Differences
Success is often measured by the amount of recognition it receives; neglecting the pro-
cess it took to get there. Have you ever taken a look at what success is in just one per-son’s life? Well, I have. In December of 2008 Margaret had a stroke; this came as a shock to her because at the time she lived in her own home working at Botsford Hospi-tal as a secretary for the Operating Room. Her recovery process from the stroke went well however, Margaret went to live in Marian of Oakland Assisted Living Facility to re-
cover. She stayed there from 2009-2013; during her recovery process she would dis-cover she had stones in both her kidneys. Immediately, she was rushed into surgery to remove the stones; leaving her with a stint in her left kidney so it wouldn’t shut down completely.
I met Margaret on June 16, 2014 at Botsford Commons Nursing Home. I provided a one on one demonstration displaying several different assistive technology devices. The items which appeared most beneficial to her were the reacher and swivel seat. Prior to her being in and out of nursing, rehabilitation or assisted living facilities she had one at home. When demonstrating the reacher she lit up with excitement and glee. Seeing the
item reminded her of the independence she once had. However, nothing compared to the swivel seat which proved to be of more assistance. Being in a wheelchair and trans-ferring to her bed daily can be an arduous routine. She realized that if she could just get a hold of one item to help her move forward in her independence she would be ok! Although, she was admitted to Botsford Commons nursing home for having suffered
another stroke which took a toll on her body because it required she have occupational as well as physical therapy. She completed her occupational therapy and is waiting to be discharged once her session of physical therapy is completed. Currently she uses a powered wheelchair but is able to walk with a rolling walker or quad cane. She is very optimistic about her recovery process although she has suffered a lot she is excited about returning back to an Assisted Living Facility. Margaret continues to persevere
successfully with one Assistive Technology (AT) item at a time! Written by: Jenell Williams, Independent Living Specialist
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Walk for Inclusion,
Independent Living, and Disability Awareness
The first annual Walk for Inclusion, Independent Living and
Disability Awareness was a great success! Thank you to the
over 50 participants who joined us at the Royal Oak High
School track on a beautiful summer morning, July 26th!
Watch our newsletter, website, and Facebook page for
information about WILD 2015 event!
Special thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Thank you to our main event sponsors Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Michigan and Wright & Filippis! Additional thanks to the
following organizations for their sponsorship:
Platinum Gold Silver Bronze
Holsbeke Construction & Matthew Mullan, DDS SMART
Michigan Group Benefits
Disability Attorneys of Michigan
TD Auto Finance Oakland County CMH
Transitions Remodeling
Whole Foods
Macomb County Commissioner
Fred Miller
On Saturday, July 26, 2014 in celebration of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we held our first Walk for Inclusion, Independent Living, and Disability Awareness.
The event included a 5K Challenge, a community resource tent with information about our services
and the products/services of our sponsors, raffles, and a family fun zone with activities and games.
DNOM Executive Director, Kellie Boyd, kicked-off our walk by welcoming everyone to the event. In remembrance of Yolanda Pinkston, DNOM Quality Assurance Manger, Jenell Williams recited a poem she wrote entitled The Power of Being a Woman.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks those that participated and helped to make our event a success! Your continued support aids in
the expansion of current and new programs and services.
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My name is Stefanie McClellan and I am one of the newest additions to Disability Network Oakland &
Macomb! I officially joined this team of remarkable community advocates on October 14th, and my position, “Accessibility Specialist”, is as new to DNOM as I am. The Accessibility Specialist position is derived from a pilot program known as the “Access & Universal Design Project”, which was developed to expand community
education and technical assistance pertaining to the built environment. Specifically, I am working to obtain and maintain expert knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and educate area business own-ers, property managers, and municipal officials to ensure, at a minimum, ADA compliance.
The Access & Universal Design Project is funded through the state of Michigan, and is currently a col-laboration between Disability Network Oakland & Macomb, Disability Network Southwest Michigan (DNSW)
and Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC). The Access & Universal Design Project has been very suc-cessful for our Western Michigan cohorts, and we are preparing for similar success in our community.
Key strategies for this project include facilitating conversations to gauge the community’s understand-
ing of the ADA and the Michigan Construction Code as well as learning about experiences and best practices among area business owners, property managers, and municipal officials. One helpful tool is discussing criti-cal elements of what encompasses truly accessible structures and venues with our community members as
well as knowledgeable members of our state departments. Having key contacts at the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR), and the state’s Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB), for exam-ple, is proving to be invaluable.
Speaking of the MDCR and the DTMB, representatives from these two departments came together for the Access & Universal Design’s first community event, a focus group, along with community members who
identify as living with a disability (including a DNOM board member and three DNOM employees) and repre-sentatives from community partner services agencies like Play Place for Autistic Children and Community Mental Health to discuss barriers to accessibility in the Macomb and Oakland County areas. I was humbled by
the efforts made by our fellow community members who participated in this first event on November 19th; the driving conditions were awful and our consultant was delayed due to the inclement weather. Neverthe-less, a group of very passionate people had quite a vibrant, educational conversation and once our project
consultant arrived, we had already experienced an exciting exchange of information that exceeded our ex-pectations.
The next step in the Access & Universal Design Project is the development of a metric (or standard of measure) based on the focus group input from all three participating Disability Networks. We will be able to use this measurement tool as an assessment guide when we evaluate an element of the built environment’s accessibility. A long-term goal is developing a metric that could lead to launching an application that would
be user friendly for those not formally trained in ADA compliance. Something like this would provide a check-list related specifically to accessibility and generate an “accessibility score”, so users would know ahead of time how areas of public accommodation rate. One comparison used to explain this concept was how the
website “Yelp!” is utilized for restaurant ratings. We often talk about offering incentives for business owners to make their properties more accessible. People with disabilities have money to spend and perhaps they would rather go where they know for certain they will be accommodated, comfortable, and welcome.
I am so excited to be a part of the DNOM team and for having the opportunity to bring ADA and Uni-versal Design awareness to our community! Please keep checking our Facebook page for updates, and have
a safe and healthy holiday season!
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myride2 provides access to transportation options via a toll-free, multilingual phone line (855) 698-4332 or website (www.myride2.com). Mobility Specialists help to determine the best transportation option for the caller, or individuals can search for providers or request a ride on the web site. The service is available for Oakland, Macomb, and Western Wayne counties. The service is free; however, there are costs for the transportation itself. _________________________________________________________________________
Did you know?
That regional transportation can create a better quality of life and can improve economic activity
That a regional transportation system will provide increased independence to people who do not or
cannot drive
That regional transportation systems improve access to doctors, shopping and senior centers
That southeast Michigan has created a Regional Transportation Authority to coordinate and improve
transit in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties
Transportation systems are the connection and foundation for everyone and everything. Find out how you
can be involved in shaping the future of regional transportation in southeast Michigan with the Regional
Elder Mobility Alliance (REMA) – go to seniors4transit.com or call 855-400-7362
AT with Jenell Williams
Assistive Technology (AT) is a tool used to accomplish tasks that would be difficult or impossible to complete without assistance. Assistive Technology can enable people with disabilities to accomplish daily living tasks, assist with communication, education, mobility, vision, memory, vocational or recreational activities making it possible to achieve greater independence while improving quality of life. To learn more about what
Assistive Technology can offer you, contact DNOM’s AT expert, Jenell Williams, at 248-359-8960 x6614, to make an appointment for a demonstration. The following are some of the items featured in DNOM’s AT room:
Demonstrations are free of charge and allow you to try out the equipment in your home!!
Internet Accessible Computers
Window-Eyes Professional Duxbury Braille Translator (DBT)
Romeo Attache MAGic
Dragon Naturally Speaking 9.0 OnScreen
Boardmaker WordQ Writing Aid Software
Magic Touch Intellikeys
Magnifying Glare Filter Tracker Pro
Big Red Switch Specs Switch
Roller 2 Joystick The Equity
Communication & Safety Demo.
PowerMag 3x & 5x Pocket Magnifier
Visual Mate Ott Lamp
Braille Label Maker GoTalk One Express One
GoTalk Button GoTalk 9+
Personal Talker Little Step-by-Step Communicator
Talking Photo Album Eye Gaze Board
Ameriphone Chattervox Amplifier
Franklin Master Plus MORE!!!
Small Changes/Big Differences
Arthwriter Hand Aid Bebe TV Headphones
Bottom Buddy Button Pull
Camelbak Better Bottle CarCaddie
Clarity Photo Phone Dress EZ Stick
EZ See Playing Cards Great Grips Door Grips
Handy-Cane Jar Wrench Leg Lifter
OneTouch Opener Roll-A-Lotion Applicator
Telemergency 2000 Wake Assure And MORE!
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The Nursing Facility Transition program works to help people in nursing facilities
who have Medicaid, or are eligible for Medicaid, move back into the community.
Often times, the participants have lost their housing along with many of their be-longings. One of the benefits of the NFT program is that we help them to obtain
some of the basic and common household items needed to start their new lives.
The NFT program accepts donations of the items listed below (new or slightly
used). Your donation is tax deductible because DNOM is a 501 (c)(3) charitable,
tax exempt organization. To donate items, you can call DNOM or just stop by
and let the receptionist know that you are donating to the NFT program.
We are looking for:
Dishes, cups, silverware
Pots and pans
Kitchen items (can openers, dish trays, hot pads, measuring cups and spoons)
Small kitchen appliances (coffee pots, microwaves, toasters)
Linens (any sheets or blankets must be NEW and in packaging) Small furniture (end tables, lamps, coffee tables, night stands, etc.)
Bathroom items (toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, shower curtains)
Medical equipment (shower benches, raised toilet seats, etc…must be CLEANED)
Cleaning supplies (brooms, mops, cleaning products, laundry detergent, etc.)
Non-perishable food items (boxed or canned food)
Home telephones Garbage bags and food storage bags
Bed frames (metal, not headboards/footboards)
Batteries (AA, AAA)
Vacuums
Light bulbs
Clocks (digital or analog) First Aid kits
*Items can be dropped off at Disability Network Oakland & Macomb at either
the Clinton Township or Southfield office locations.
NFT Wish List
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Other News:
Our office has up-to date information on the Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund. The AT Loan Fund helps people with disabilities and their family members get the equipment they need to be more independent and productive. If you would like more information about the AT Loan Fund or how to begin the process, contact Carolyn Ford at 586-268-4160 ext. 6605.
DNOM has a loan closet! If you (or someone you know) need assistive equipment (crutches, walkers, seat
cushions, etc.) contact our office to arrange a loan.
Are you interested in providing leadership in your community?
Are you a compassionate person who cares about the lives of people with disabilities? Do you have one free afternoon a month to participate in a board meeting? Do you have experience in fundraising, human resources and human services, or educating youth & adults? If this sounds like you, then join the Disability Network Oakland & Macomb Board of Trustees!
Our Board of Trustees meet once a month to discuss issues and make integral decisions that benefit people with disabilities in Oakland and Macomb County. If you are interested in joining this group of individuals, please contact us at 586-268-4160 or e-mail [email protected].
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Contact Us:
Macomb County Office Oakland County Office
16645 15 Mile Road 23800 W. 10 Mile Road, Suite 105
Clinton Township, MI 48035 Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 586-268-4160 Phone: 248-359-8960
Fax: 586-285-9942 Fax: 248-359-8961
Toll Free: 800-284-2457
Website: www.dnom.org
Disability Network Oakland & Macomb Staff:
Executive Director Kellie Boyd
Director of Operations Kelly Winn
Quality Assurance Manager Carolyn Ford
Veterans Services Program Manager Mary Ann Hewitt
Nursing Facility Transition Outreach Specialist-Macomb Jovann Aziz
Public Policy Specialist Lauren Baker
Veterans Computer Trainer Joe Barczyk
Community Resource Specialist Mark Bashaw
Independent Living Specialist Gillian Bentley
Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator Catherine Donovan
Nursing Facility Transition Outreach Specialist-Oakland Brooke Dudek
Independent Living Specialist Paula Florka
Independent Living Specialist Miriam Green
Development Coordinator Michele Guyor-Borthwick
Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator Candyce Hester
Administrative Assistant Roslyn Mace
Accessibility Specialist Stefanie McClellan
Receptionist Phyllis Reynolds
Disability Guide Rozeta Rox
Veterans Services Computer Training Supervisor Gina Schafer
Independent Living Specialist Barbara Thompson
Veterans Services Coordinator Project Home Sian Washington
Independent Living Specialist Jenell Williams
Our Mission:
DNOM is committed to supporting personal choice and
independence for persons with disabilities.
Your Link to Community Resources!
If you would like further information on the
services we provide or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our office!