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CARES Act funding helps provide relief during COVID-19

September 21, 2020 Agency

On March 27, the Federal government passed the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) which, among other things, made funds available to…

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Agency Office Operations & Customer Contact

September 21, 2020 Agency

Disability Network Southwest Michigan continues a phased-in process of resuming face-to-face meetings with our customers. We are meeting with people by appointment only; to schedule…

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NDEAM: Increasing Access and Opportunity

September 21, 2020 Advocacy

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. The purpose of NDEAM is to raise awareness and educate people about disability employment issues and…

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Jamar’s Path to Employment

September 21, 2020 Our Stories

Jamar is 20 years old and has an intellectual disability; he was referred to Disability Network by Michigan Rehabilitation Services, whose services he was using…

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Web Movie: Carol of the Bells

September 18, 2020 Programming

Join us online for this movie and discussion. A young father battles his past to find peace with his wife and son. Scott Johnson has…

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Ableism 101

September 18, 2020 Disability Rights

Ableism 101: Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong! In its simplest form, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better…

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Web Movie: Including Samuel

September 18, 2020 Programming

Before his son Samuel was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about the inclusion of people with disabilities. Now he thinks about…

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Webinar: Emergency Preparedness

September 1, 2020 Programming

Everyone needs to prepare for emergencies, yet most of us don’t think about it until we are in crisis mode. This webinar will help you…

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Web Movie: Bottom Dollars

September 1, 2020 Disability Rights

A Rooted in Rights Original Documentary Join us online for this film and discussion. When the Fair Labor Standards Act passed in 1938, it included…

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Webinar: Tips for Online Meetings for People with Disabilities

September 1, 2020 Programming

Online meetings and presentations have become the “norm” these days, and it seems they are here to stay. In this live webinar, participants will learn…

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