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Disability & Employment Webinar

February 21, 2020 Disability Rights

How, When & Why to Talk About Your Disability to an Employer This workshop is now being offered as a live webinar. Join us for…

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Know Your Rights

February 21, 2020 Advocacy

Overview of laws protecting people with disabilities NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be rescheduled at a later…

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Welcome, Sarah!

January 31, 2020 Agency 0 Comments

Join us in welcoming Sarah Mannschreck to the Disability Network team! Sarah is working as an Independent Living Specialist in our Kalamazoo office. Sarah has…

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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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