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Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis's Center for Independent Living, continues our work of facilitating the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of life. Access will always be a cornerstone of what we do. However, eliminating barriers to access cannot be done by one individual or organization alone. Instead, it demands the hard work of a community. The annual Access Awards Banquet celebrates the accomplishments of advocates from across our community. There will be a live auction, dinner, and plenty of good fun and fellowship.Tickets
The Access Awards is our annual fundraising event. To help further our mission of providing services to all people with disabilities and their families, we hope you can extend your support in these difficult times. Individual tickets are $75 each. They can be purchased online by following this link: https://bit.ly/AAw2026If you require payment via check or money order, you can send them payable to the Memphis Center for Independent Living with Access Awards in the memo. They should be mailed to the following:Attention Christina CliftDisability Connection Midsouth1000 S. Cooper StreetMemphis, TN 38104If you cannot attend the Access Awards and want to support our center, please consider making a donation of your choosing to Disability Connection Midsouth. Your gift will directly support our mission of advocating, educating, and uniting communities. To make a donation, follow this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=YB5YVJ74DDQP6Become a Sponsor!
Your support of the Access Award Benefit will allow Disability Connection Midsouth to present awards to outstanding advocates and to advertise the event. Additionally, sponsorships help cover the cost of the venue, entertainment, event programs, and to offset dinner costs for special guests. This event offers an opportunity for people with and without disabilities to join together to honor the difference our organization and 2026 honorees have made in our community.Sponsorship Level and Benefits
We offer several sponsorship levels to recognize your organization’s commitment to access and inclusion:Platinum Sponsor – $5,000+- Prominent recognition in the event program booklet
- Logo and recognition on Disability Connection Midsouth’s website and social media
- Verbal recognition and featured highlight during the awards program
- Complimentary event tickets
- Recognition in the event program booklet
- Logo and recognition on DCM’s website and social media
- Highlight during the awards program
- Complimentary event tickets
- Recognition in the event program booklet
- Recognition on DCM’s website and social media
- Recognition in the event program booklet
- Recognition on DCM’s website and social media
- Recognition in the event program booklet, on the DCM website, and through social media
2025 Access Award Recipients
Troy Allen, SRVS
Better Transit for a Better Memphis
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Congressman Steve Cohen (not pictured)
2024 Access Award Recipients
Alene White, Nicholas Norman, and Trent Harper, ASL and Deaf Studies Faculty from University of Memphis
Sandi Klink, Retired Executive Director of Disability Connection Midsouth, Memphis Center for Independent Living
2023 Access Award Recipients
The Memphis Tenants Union
Sandra Hawkins, Family Engagement in Special Education
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