Neurodiversity is the diversity of human brains and minds. The neurodiversity movement is a human rights movement for people with brain differences. In this workshop,…
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Far from the Tree is a documentary that examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in…
Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement Black disabled Americans have made key contributions to advancing civil rights for both people of color and people…
This feature documentary is a portrait of Sam Sullivan, a quadriplegic city councilor running for mayor of Vancouver. The film blends the rough and tumble…
The language we use is powerful and can reveal hidden assumptions we might not realize we have. Our words can be hurtful even when well-intended.…
Allies are essential to any social justice movement, including the Disability Rights Movement. How can you become a Disability Ally? The Disability community has moved…
Many of us in the disability community are unaware of the depth of our culture and history and feel shame and stigma instead of pride…
Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how people’s overlapping identities contribute to their experiences with privilege and oppression. Presenters will define ableism, racism, sexism classism…
Paving the Way to Self Determination is a program developed to support children with developmental disabilities (ages birth – 12) and their families raise expectations…
At Disability Network Southwest Michigan, we are taking community partnering to a new level. We have always networked with other agencies throughout Southwest Michigan and…