October 2020
Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Webinar: VOTE – Know Your Rights
Join us for this free webinar to find out what you need to vote in the November 3 election and what to expect whether voting in person or by absentee ballot. Whether you are voting for the first time or you are an experienced voter, you may have questions about the upcoming election and what process for voting best suites you. If you are a person with a disability, you may have additional concerns about casting an accessible, private vote.…
Find out more »Webinar: VOTE – Know Your Rights
Join us for this free webinar to find out what you need to vote in the November 3 election and what to expect whether voting in person or by absentee ballot. Whether you are voting for the first time or you are an experienced voter, you may have questions about the upcoming election and what process for voting best suites you. If you are a person with a disability, you may have additional concerns about casting an accessible, private vote.…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
Find out more »Webinar: Online Meetings
Online meetings and presentations have become the “norm” these days, and it seems they are here to stay. In this live webinar, participants will learn tips on how they can make online meetings and presentations accessible and welcoming for people with all types of disabilities. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have registered you will be sent the access information. Follow this link for more information or to register for…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »WebMovie: Bottom Dollars
Join us online for this film and discussion. Bottom Dollars is an hour long documentary that exposes the exploitation of people with disabilities through personal stories and expert interviews. It also presents clear employment alternatives with competitive wages and community inclusion. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Once you have registered you will be sent the access information. Follow this link for more information or to register for Bottom Dollars.
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Webinar: Online Meetings
Online meetings and presentations have become the “norm” these days, and it seems they are here to stay. In this live webinar, participants will learn tips on how they can make online meetings and presentations accessible and welcoming for people with all types of disabilities. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have registered you will be sent the access information. Follow this link for more information or to register for…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Board Meeting
Disability Network Southwest Michigan Board meetings are open to the public. We welcome your input! Public comment is taken at the beginning of each meeting. For more information, or to request an accommodation, contact Margaret at (269) 345-1516 x101. This is a fragrance free environment, please do not wear any perfumes or scented products.
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
Find out more »WebMovie: Bottom Dollars
Join us online for this film and discussion. Bottom Dollars is an hour long documentary that exposes the exploitation of people with disabilities through personal stories and expert interviews. It also presents clear employment alternatives with competitive wages and community inclusion. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Once you have registered you will be sent the access information. Follow this link for more information or to register for Bottom Dollars.
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »November 2020
Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Webinar: Do’s & Don’ts of Service Animals
Join us for this webinar to learn the difference between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals. There is a lot of confusion about what qualifies as a service animal and how they differ from emotional support animals. There are specific laws regarding what type of assistance animals are allowed in different places and whether an establishment can deny access to an assistance animal. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Webinar: Emergency Preparedness
Everyone needs to prepare for emergencies, yet most of us don’t think about it until we are in crisis mode. This webinar will help you make an emergency plan for your household, including sheltering in place. Whether an emergency forces you to leave your home or stay in it, you can feel secure knowing you have a plan. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have registered you will be sent…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Webinar: Do’s & Don’ts of Service Animals
Join us for this webinar to learn the difference between Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals. There is a lot of confusion about what qualifies as a service animal and how they differ from emotional support animals. There are specific laws regarding what type of assistance animals are allowed in different places and whether an establishment can deny access to an assistance animal. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Webinar: Emergency Preparedness
Everyone needs to prepare for emergencies, yet most of us don’t think about it until we are in crisis mode. This webinar will help you make an emergency plan for your household, including sheltering in place. Whether an emergency forces you to leave your home or stay in it, you can feel secure knowing you have a plan. Participation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Once you have registered you will be sent…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Web Movie: Including Samuel
Before his son Samuel was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about the inclusion of people with disabilities. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Including Samuel is a highly personal, passionately photographed film that captures the cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion. What role can you play in including people in the community? Participation in this event is available through an internet connection. Once you have registered you will be sent the access information. Follow this…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Board Meeting
Disability Network Southwest Michigan Board meetings are open to the public. We welcome your input! Public comment is taken at the beginning of each meeting. For more information, or to request an accommodation, contact Margaret at (269) 345-1516 x101. This is a fragrance free environment, please do not wear any perfumes or scented products.
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
Find out more »December 2020
Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Web Movie: Carol of the Bells
Join us on line for this movie and discussion. A young father battles his past to find peace with his wife and son. Scott Johnson has always struggled with his secret adoption, and his life-changing moment as a child at Christmas time. Now, Scott has the answer to his greatest fear. Can he take the final step to bridge the truth about his first family and heal his wounds? “Carol of the Bells” was the world’s first feature film production,…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
Find out more »Webinar: Ableism 101
In this webinar we will introduce the basic concepts of ableism and explore how the language we use around disability can either support equality or perpetuate stigma. Participants will be challenged to identify their own unconscious bias around disability. This is a live interactive webinar. Click here for more information and to register for Ableism 101.
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »Brain Injury Survivors Group – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Brain Injury Survivors Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Anne Kooy. This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group…
Find out more »Phenomenal Women – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Phenomenal Women Peer Support Group will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Leatrice Fullerton. This women's support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental…
Find out more »TAG – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the TAG Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) monitors the day-to-day service of public transit to ensure it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! TAG Team meets on the 2nd & 4th…
Find out more »Access – Web Mtg
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Access Team will be meeting online using a video conferencing program. If you would like to join this group online, follow this link to contact Paul Ecklund. The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed! The Access Team meets…
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