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Category: Advocacy

ADA 33rd Anniversary Celebration

May 24, 2023 ADA

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…

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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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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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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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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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Recreation for All!

June 2, 2022 Advocacy

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…

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In Solidarity with Ukraine

March 29, 2022 Advocacy

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…

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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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Act Now on No-Fault Fee Changes

June 14, 2021 Advocacy

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…

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Rolling Out Michigan’s Clean Slate Act

March 25, 2021 Advocacy

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…

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