MEMBERSHIPS

 You are invited to become a member of the Differently-Abled Network (DAN),  a new community outreach program of White Apple Institute (WAI).  Members of DAN volunteer to assist White Apple Institute, and its partners with identifying and restoring hope in unserved and underserved Veterans and other persons with  disability in 

their local community. 

A DAN Membership is a WIN_WIN opportunity for those who are willing to ASK for what they NEED to SUCCEED to finish school/college goals and SUCCEED in the WORKPLACE! Meet with “disability and veteran friendly” businesses, schools and social groups looking to increase their list of potential students, employees, productive citizens. DAN meetings and most archived audio and video podcasts are

 FREE to the public. 

Benefits 

Adult Persons with Non-Visible and Visible Disability, acquired through accident, illness, work injury, emotional and environmental issues, or developmental causes receive : 

• Emotional Support and Financial Resources from Peer and Professional Mentors*, Talk Show listeners, and a loving network of people in Arizona and around the globe that want to help those striving to help themselves be productive citizens. 
• Invitations to exclusive group video chats and webinars on specific topics to "change the perception of 'DIS-Abled to DIFFERENTLY_Abled".
• Information,resources and , advice on appeals, discrimination, and grievance issues from Disability Advocates in the fields of Special Education, Adult Education, Independent Living, and Vocational Rehabilitation provided at meetings via ONLINE video podcasts. 
• Exclusive GUEST PASS and priority consideration to participate in raffles for gift cards and generous discounts offered by  DAN Sponsors in person and via phone/video conference. Check calendar XX.

We need money and volunteers This is a great opportunity if you are senior retired adult who wants to help those who are striving to help themselves; or if you are in need of internship hours/college credits; or for those in need of fulfilling community service hours through a court order, just ask a DAN Mentor.  

All members of the DAN agree to follow the Golden Rule by treating others as they wish to be treated! 

At our DAN meetings, (we use the term "Differently-Abled" to continuously encourage ourselves and others to change our "PERCEPTION" of DISABLED and focus on what we are able to do to succeed in higher education and the workforce and be recognized as contributing and productive citizens. It is not our intention to ignore our disability or change the terminology necessary for health care and benefits. Please feel free to ask a DAN Member about sharing your story to inspire and inform others, and sharing what you need to succeed at school and work!