Online Movie & Discussion Based on the acclaimed documentary “Lives Worth Living”, The Great Fight for Disability Rights is an abbreviated introduction to the history…
Category: Disability Rights
This position statement is written on behalf of Disability Network Southwest Michigan that annually serves over 7,500 customers in our service area of Barry, Berrien,…
There is no question we live in an ableist world. In its simplest form, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better…
How, When & Why to Talk About Your Disability to an Employer This workshop is now being offered as a live webinar. Join us for…
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…
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…
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…
Guardianship is the legal court proceeding which grants one person (the guardian) power to make legal decisions for another (the ward), thereby removing the right…
Disability Resistance, History & Pride Many of us in the disability community are unaware of the depth of our culture and history and feel shame…
Dohn Hoyle is a respected leader and innovator in the disability rights movement and a long-time advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Join…