Serving Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties

Telling Our Stories

At Disability Network Southwest Michigan, we are helping people with disabilities achieve increased independence in a more inclusive community. Below are some of the stories of people we have worked with to help them reach their independent living goals.

We cannot do this important work without you. Please consider a donation to Disability Network so we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive community. See the information to the right about how you can donate to support the work we do.

 

Telling Our Stories

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Removing Barriers Brings People Together

13 Nov 2020
At Disability Network Southwest Michigan, we know the importance of peer support – it is one of our core services, and now it is more important than ever. As soon as we were forced to close our doors to in-person gatherings due to COVID-19, we needed to find a way...
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Independence Brings Tears of Joy

30 Jun 2020
Charles uses a wheelchair because he has had a foot amputated and without a ramp on his home, it was extremely difficult for him to leave the house. At the point when he connected with Disability Network through our Ramp Up program, he desperately needed a ramp. When our staff...
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2020 Bob Davis Independent Living Award

07 Jul 2020
Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan honors individuals and organizations in the community who have made a significant contribution to the disability community and to the mission of the organization. The Bob Davis Independent Living Award is given to a person who has exemplified the “Independent Living Philosophy.” The award is...
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We can not do the work we do without your support! Please consider making a donation to Disability Network Southwest Michigan so that we can continue our mission of educating and connecting people with disabilities to resources while advocating social change.

If you would like more information about gifting options, please contact our Resource Development Director, Kristen Potts at (269) 345-1516 x119.

Your financial gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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