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Year: 2019

Proposed Emotional Support Animal Bill threatens housing rights for people with disabilities

December 16, 2019 Advocacy

Legislative bills have been presented in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives that, if passed, would significantly hinder the ability of people with disabilities…

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Removing Barriers Broadens Your Horizons

December 13, 2019 Our Stories

Kacie was first referred to Disability Network Southwest Michigan through the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation program. Through this program, our staff works with veterans to remove…

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Patient No More Exhibition

December 13, 2019 Community 0 Comments

A new traveling exhibition titled Patient No More: People with Disabilities Securing Civil Rights will be on display at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum from February…

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2020 Winter Movie Series

December 5, 2019 Programming

Join us for Movie & Discussion events this winter. These events are free and open to the public. Please pre-register online or contact Miranda at…

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Disability Network Advocates Push for Reasonable Accommodations Act

November 12, 2019 Advocacy

Each summer, Disability Network holds an Advocacy Academy, a small group of youth and young adults with disabilities are hired for an eight-week term in…

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Van Buren Movie Series

November 5, 2019 Programming

Disability Network is hosting a series of movie and discussion events at the Van Buren ISD this winter. All of these events will take place…

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Removing Barriers Leads to Success

October 31, 2019 Our Stories

When Disability Network Southwest Michigan connected with Richy, he was 45 years old and embarking on his first job. For Richy, getting a job provided…

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Back to School for our Pre-ETS Staff!

September 26, 2019 Agency

Everyone is back to school, including our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) staff. Disability Network Southwest Michigan offers a number of programs centered on providing valuable…

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Alternatives to Guardianship

September 26, 2019 Advocacy

Guardianship is the legal court proceeding which grants one person (the guardian) power to make legal decisions for another (the ward), thereby removing the right…

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Rise Up!

September 20, 2019 Disability Rights

Disability Resistance, History & Pride Many of us in the disability community are unaware of the depth of our culture and history and feel shame…

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