This year is the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! Disability Network Southwest Michigan holds an annual event each…
Category: 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…
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…
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…
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…
Michiganders with disabilities experience higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Outdoor recreational access and inclusion lead to improved physical and mental well-being…
As a disability advocacy organization working for the rights of all people with disabilities, Disability Network Southwest Michigan stands in solidarity with people with disabilities…
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…
The Issue: On July 2, 2021 changes to the No-Fault Auto Reform bill with new fee schedules, which will significantly impact ongoing health care services…
Expungement is the process of petitioning a court to have convictions removed from public record. People who have a criminal record are told they need…