Disability Rights & Resources

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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/

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!

What a way to celebrate the Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

Last week at the Hoover Met, we had the opportunity to connect with Mayor Nick Derzis and members of the City Council, join fellow community members in setting a Guinness World Record for the most Coke cans opened simultaneously, and cheer on Ashley Lovell as she claimed victory in the hot dog eating contest.

A special thank-you to Ashley for the invitation and for helping make the evening so memorable!

DRR's Community Development Director, LeAnne Knight, was pleased to attend the United Way of Central Alabama Partner Agency Meeting last Friday. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with Drew Bonner, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity® Greater Birmingham.

DRR looks forward to continuing our partnership with the City of Birmingham's Critical Repair Program and Habitat for Humanity® Greater Birmingham to provide critical home repairs and accessibility modifications that make homes safer, healthier, and more accessible for people with disabilities.

District Assistant Governors Coordinator Bob Van Loan and Assistant Governor Chris Cooper visited the North Shelby Inverness Rotary Club to discuss the future of Rotary. Congratulations to our CEO and Rotary President, John Roper, on being recognized for his outstanding service during the 2025–2026 Rotary year!