Disability Network Capital Area
Board Member
2018–2021
Institutional Context
Disability Network Capital Area (DNCA) is Mid-Michigan’s largest disability advocacy organization and a designated Center for Independent Living under the federal Rehabilitation Act. The organization operates with an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million and provides independent living services, systems advocacy, and accessibility support across the Greater Lansing region.
Role & Governance Mandate
As a Board Member, Brown provided governance and fiduciary oversight supporting financial sustainability, mission alignment, and compliance with federal and state funding requirements.
Key Decisions & Outcomes
Independent Living Services
Provided governance oversight for programs delivering 313 individualized Independent Living and Work Plans supporting transportation access, employment readiness, housing stability, and self-advocacy.
Community Outreach & Advocacy
Helped oversee organizational performance reporting more than 24,500 hours of community outreach and technical assistance and over 9,000 hours of information and referral services.