Disability Resource Network

01/05/2026

Join Disability Resource Network in congratulating our new officers on the Board of Directors! We are excited about the future and upcoming events at DRN. Please see below for the new officers and their positions.

Sean Plouse, Chair
Dr. Aletha Edison, Vice Chair
Bette Moore, Secretary/ Treasurer

We thank you for your hard work and dedication and look forward to your leadership and support.

12/29/2025

We're excited to share our Annual Report for 2024-2025! 📊 Dive into the insights, achievements, and milestones that shaped our journey this past year. Thank you for being a part of our journey! Annual Report created by Taylor Burton Creative

Click here: https://www.drn256.org/annual-report

12/16/2025

Disability Resource Network Annual Holiday Open House ✨🎄🎅🏾🎁 Sigh Photo Booth

12/12/2025

Congratulations to our Region IV Public Health Training Center Public Health Intern Taylor Wilson for completing her internship with Disability Resource Network today! Taylor Wilson is a recent graduate of Mercer University and a Master of Public Health candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We are so excited for her and she did an amazing job!

12/11/2025

🎄🧸🎁 🎅 Disability Resource Network donated toys for Christmas to the Pediatric patients at the Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude’s Huntsville location is one of only eight St. Jude Affiliate Clinics in the nation, they proudly provide the gold standard of pediatric cancer care in our community.

👏 🙏Thank you to our board member Dr. Aletha Edison for organizing this effort. Dr. Edison is a Physician at Huntsville Health System. She also works at the Madison campus and runs the Addiction Medicine Practice at the Decatur location. 🏥 We are so grateful to have her as a board member with DRN!

🎉 We are thrilled to bring joy this Christmas to the children and families of Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 🎉

12/09/2025

We are extremely grateful for this grant for our Youth Transition Program!

'Tis the season for giving, and we have so much to celebrate!

Our Delta Foundation wrapped up another incredible year of impact with 8 nonprofit grants totaling $45,000, supporting organizations in arts and education, mental health and wellness, and essential community services.

This milestone brings our total giving to $155,000, and we’re thrilled to share that we also had a record number of employee donors participate this year.

None of this would be possible without our employee-owners, whose generosity and heart continue to inspire us and strengthen our community.

This year’s grant recipients include:
💙 Kids to Love
💙 Morgan County Child Advocacy Center
💙 Life Care Alliance
💙 Thrive Alabama
💙 Sleep in Heavenly Peace
💙 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley
💙 Disability Resource Network
💙 HEALS, Inc.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this our most impactful year yet!

12/08/2025

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Davina Patterson. We are thrilled to share that Davina received the Patricia Haley Charity Medal of Honor Humanitarian of the Year Award. This award is given to distinguished individuals who have made valuable contributions in creating positive change. This award is given each year to an individual or organization who demonstrates extraordinary leadership in philanthropic and human services. It is the highest honor of philanthropic achievement at Patricia Haley Charity Inc., Huntsville Alabama.

Patricia Haley Charity, Inc. is pleased to announce that Davina Patterson, Disability Resource Network was chosen as one of the distinguished individuals to be honored with our “The Medal of Honor Humanitarian of the Year Award.” This award recognizes individuals for their valuable contributions and positive changes they are making in Huntsville and the surrounding area. As a recipient, She received a proclamation from Governor Kay Ivey!

12/04/2025

Yesterday we recognized International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a reminder that inclusion is not a one day observance but an ongoing commitment.

Let us continue amplifying voices, removing barriers, and creating communities where everyone belongs.

Not all disabilities are visible, but all deserve dignity, respect, and opportunity.

11/24/2025

Thank you to City of Decatur, Alabama - Government Mayor Kent Lawrence for meeting with Disability Resource Network today to discuss establishing a Disability Advisory Commission for the City of Decatur! This meeting was led by Information and Referral Specialist, Rodney Jones.

11/19/2025

Rodney Jones is an Information & Referral Specialist with Disability Resources Network, where he is passionate about advocating and supporting individuals with disabilities to live independently. Rodney brings 29 years of lived experience with a disability and self advocacy. Rodney is mission driven and has done volunteer and ministry to unserved and underserved communities. As the Information & Referral Specialist, Rodney will perform outreach, advocacy, and connect consumers to resources. On his free time he faithfully serves food to the homeless and is active in his community.

Rodney loves his job at Disability Resource Network because he is helping others and serving his community. Rodney is a former Outreach Volunteer with Disability Resource Network and a Disability Resource Network Financial Literacy Institute Inaugural Cohort graduate. He is also a former volunteer at First Stop, Inc. Mr. Jones enjoys learning and has attended Calhoun Community College. Please join us in welcoming Rodney to Disability Resource Network!

11/19/2025

Disability Resource Network is proud to announce Pertha Laster as our new Independent Living Specialist. Pertha Laster is an Independent Living Specialist with Disability Resources Network, where she is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to develop the skills and access the resources needed for Independent Living.

With more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges, she brings compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to advocacy to her work. Pertha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Alabama A&M University and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. Her background in social services and human resources enables her to provide comprehensive guidance, promote self-sufficiency, and help individuals navigate barriers to independence.

Please join us in welcoming Pertha to Disability Resource Network.

11/18/2025

Happy Birthday to our amazing Executive Director, Davina Patterson! Your leadership, passion, and dedication continue to inspire us every day. We appreciate all that you do for the Disability Resource Network!