ADA Anniversary Celebration We will be celebrating Access for All throughout the month of July and are thrilled to be coming together again in person…
Next Book: Laughing At My NightmareBy: Shane Burcaw With sharp wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw’s Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old…
In January 2020, Sam, age 69, was used to being active. He was leading chair exercise classes twice a week at his apartment complex. He…
For people with disabilities, accessible public transportation is a major factor in whether or not they can navigate their community independently. In many communities, especially…
June is Pride Month. Queer disabled people have made important contributions to advancing both LGBTQIA+ rights and disability rights, but the intersection of these civil…
Many young adults with disabilities are being denied access to an education due to misinterpretation of the laws that govern their rights. Much of this…
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…
Dawn connected with Disability Network Southwest Michigan for assistance in advocating for her daughter’s education. Her daughter, Shayla, is 15 and has an intellectual disability…
In this live interactive webinar, learn how to create content that is accessible to everyone. When using accessible content, people who may not be able…
This Is Not About Me tells the story of Jordyn Zimmerman, a young woman who dreamt of becoming a teacher. Unable to communicate, teachers thought…