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Webinar: Disability & The Media

September 20, 2021 Programming

The media we consume shapes our collective understanding of disability. In this workshop, we will discuss media portrayals of disability, how they may contribute to…

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Book Club: November 2021

September 16, 2021 Book Club

Next Book: November 10, 2021 at 6:00 – 7:30 PMDisability VisibilityEdited by: Alice Wong Activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary…

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2021 Volunteers of the Year

September 16, 2021 Agency

We presented our Volunteer of the Year award at the ADA Celebration in July. This year’s Volunteer of the Year was awarded to two brothers,…

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21-Day Disability Justice Challenge

September 13, 2021 Advocacy

Earlier this year, United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region invited us to partner with them in producing a 21-Day Equity Challenge focused…

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Until We Meet Again

September 3, 2021 Agency

A note from Joel I am sharing with you my reflection of retiring from a career of 49 years in services supporting people with disabilities…

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Removing Barriers Opens New Doors

September 3, 2021 Our Stories

Hailey, who is 22 and has spina bifida, has been connected to Disability Network staff on and off for the past 3 years. Throughout this…

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Staff Highlight: Dale Abbott

August 30, 2021 Agency

Dale is the Communications Specialist for Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Here she talks about being connected to all aspects of Disability Network so that she…

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COVID Emergency Rental Assistance

July 22, 2021 Information

Don’t wait for the eviction moratorium period to end. Take action now to prevent eviction! When the moratorium ends all past-due rents will become due…

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Staff Highlight: Leatrice Fullerton

July 19, 2021 Agency

Leatrice is the Program Manager of Advocacy & Community Education at Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Here Leatrice talks about her passion for advocacy and the…

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Staff Highlight: Holly Baker

July 19, 2021 Agency

Holly is a Program Development Coordinator for Independent Living Services. Read below to learn what Holly loves about her work and the people she works…

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