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It’s Good Work, If You Can Get It

October 1, 2022 Advocacy

Information recently released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that across all age groups, people with disabilities are much less likely to be employed…

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Taking Community Partnering to the Next Level

September 29, 2022 Community

At Disability Network Southwest Michigan, we are taking community partnering to a new level. We have always networked with other agencies throughout Southwest Michigan and…

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WebMovie: Code of the Freaks

September 21, 2022 Programming

Code of the Freaks is a documentary film examining the representation of disabled people in Hollywood movies. The film investigates the power of movie imagery…

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Book Club: December 2022

September 15, 2022 Book Club 0 Comments

All Our Families by Jennifer Natalya Fink   Thursday, December 1512:00 – 1:30 PM Weaving together stories of members of her own family with sociohistorical…

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Webinar: Do’s & Don’ts of Assistance Animals

September 12, 2022 Programming

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…

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Don’t Just Exercise Your Right to Vote — Demand It!

September 1, 2022 Advocacy

It is said that voting is the cornerstone of American democracy. It’s each citizen’s right to have their say in how, and by whom, their…

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Webmovie: The Theory of Everything

August 23, 2022 Programming

The Theory of Everything is the story of the most celebrated physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, and the arts student he fell in love…

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Webinar: VOTE: Know Your Rights

August 23, 2022 Advocacy

Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes everyone’s voice should be heard and that everyone’s vote counts! Whether you are voting for the first time or you…

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Webinar: Inclusive Employment Practices

August 23, 2022 Programming

Are you involved in employee supervision or hiring at your workplace?  Are employee loyalty and productivity important to you?  Learn how your organization can benefit…

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Fragrance: The Invisible Access Barrier

August 1, 2022 Advocacy

Fragrance is not the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about accessibility; however, fragrances can be a physical access barrier for…

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