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The Journey to Success . . .

April 30, 2021 Our Stories

The journey to success is paved with Independent Living skills for Nathan, an autistic 20-year-old. Nathan experiences social anxiety and finds staying focused difficult. Nathan…

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Independence Leads to Advocacy

April 30, 2021 Our Stories 0 Comments

Nicole, a 34-year-old Barry County resident, identifies as having several disabilities, including a leg amputation. Nicole was working with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) to find…

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Welcome Lisa Fuller to our I&R Team

April 27, 2021 Agency

Lisa Fuller recently joined Disability Network Southwest Michigan as an Information & Referral Specialist. Lisa has worked at Senior Services Southwest Michigan for the past…

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Staff Highlight: Cindy Gray

April 20, 2021 Agency

Cindy is an Information & Referral / Advocacy Specialist at Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Cindy’s passion for advocacy and helping people are a perfect fit…

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Welcome Tyler!

April 1, 2021 Agency

Tyler has joined the Disability Network team as a Community Education Specialist. He will be assisting the Advocacy & Community Education (ACE) team with trainings,…

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Staff Highlight: Anne Kooy

April 1, 2021 Agency

Anne is an Independent Living Specialist at Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Here is what she has to say about her passion for the work she…

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Michigan Clean Slate Expungement Clinic

March 29, 2021 Community

NOTE: Change in Schedule In order to accommodate partner organizations involved in facilitating the Expungement Clinic and to ensure adequate accessible space for anticipated turnout,…

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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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Honoring Doc Doxzon

March 25, 2021 Agency

Doc Doxzon was a board member, volunteer of our Advocacy Teams, and wonderful advocate and friend to Disability Network Southwest Michigan. Sadly, Doc passed away…

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Paul Ecklund named to Housing Council

March 15, 2021 Agency

Paul Ecklund, ADA Specialist and Systems Advocate for Disability Network Southwest Michigan, has been named to the Michigan Statewide Housing Plan Partner Advisory Council. The…

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