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SUMMARY:Online Book Club
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us online to discuss the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know\, What to Say\, and How to Be an Ally by Emily Landau. \nAn Approachable guide to being a thoughtful\, informed ally to disabled people\, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more accessible\, inclusive place. \nREGISTER NOW\n— (Registration is now closed.) \n 
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/online-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Intro to Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION: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\, we will discuss how neurodiversity contributes to sensory\, movement\, and communication differences. We will examine how ableism impacts people with brain-based disabilities and how you can support the neurodiversity movement. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 16th\, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Please register in advance below. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\nRegistration:\n(Registration is now closed.) \n 
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-intro-to-neurodiversity-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
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SUMMARY:Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong! \n\n\n\nIn its simplest form\, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better to be non-disabled than it is to be disabled. Ableism also examines disability discrimination on a systemic level by looking at the ways our society designs physically and socially segregated systems. \n\n\n\nIn this Ableism 101 workshop\, we will introduce the basic concepts of ableism and explore how the language we use around disability can either support equality or perpetuate stigma. Participants will be challenged to identify their own unconscious bias around disability. Come learn how to support the disability rights movement in Southwest Michigan.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered on the following dates:Thursday\, March 9th\, 2023 at 1:30 to 4:30 PM — (Registration is now closed.)Tuesday\, March 14th\, 2023 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your Name: (required)\n \n \n Your Email:\n \n \n Your Phone:\n \n \n Organization:\n \n \n If you need an accommodation\, please specify:
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ableism-101/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
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SUMMARY:Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong! \n\n\n\nIn its simplest form\, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better to be non-disabled than it is to be disabled. Ableism also examines disability discrimination on a systemic level by looking at the ways our society designs physically and socially segregated systems. \n\n\n\nIn this Ableism 101 workshop\, we will introduce the basic concepts of ableism and explore how the language we use around disability can either support equality or perpetuate stigma. Participants will be challenged to identify their own unconscious bias around disability. Come learn how to support the disability rights movement in Southwest Michigan.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered on the following dates:Thursday\, March 9th\, 2023 at 1:30 to 4:30 PM — (Registration is now closed.)Tuesday\, March 14th\, 2023 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Your Name: (required)\n \n \n Your Email:\n \n \n Your Phone:\n \n \n Organization:\n \n \n If you need an accommodation\, please specify:
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ableism-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T163000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Ableism 101: Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong!\n\n\n\nIn its simplest form\, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better to be non-disabled than it is to be disabled. Ableism also examines disability discrimination on a systemic level by looking at the ways our society designs physically and socially segregated systems. \n\n\n\nIn this Ableism 101 workshop\, we will introduce the basic concepts of ableism and explore how the language we use around disability can either support equality or perpetuate stigma. Participants will be challenged to identify their own unconscious bias around disability. Come learn how to support the disability rights movement in Southwest Michigan.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 14th\, 2023 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  — (Registration is closed.)\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-ableism-101-4/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Ableism 101: Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong!\n\n\n\nIn its simplest form\, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better to be non-disabled than it is to be disabled. Ableism also examines disability discrimination on a systemic level by looking at the ways our society designs physically and socially segregated systems. \n\n\n\nIn this Ableism 101 workshop\, we will introduce the basic concepts of ableism and explore how the language we use around disability can either support equality or perpetuate stigma. Participants will be challenged to identify their own unconscious bias around disability. Come learn how to support the disability rights movement in Southwest Michigan.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 14th\, 2023 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-ableism-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T233047Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Intro to Neurodiversity
DESCRIPTION: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\, we will discuss how neurodiversity contributes to sensory\, movement\, and communication differences. We will examine how ableism impacts people with brain-based disabilities and how you can support the neurodiversity movement. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 16th\, 2023 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Please register in advance below. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\nRegistration:\n(Registration is now closed.) \n 
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-intro-to-neurodiversity-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 102
DESCRIPTION:Ableism 102: Next steps in dismantling Ableism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop builds on what you learned in Ableism 101 with a deeper examination of the causes and impacts of ableism and what it means to be truly inclusive. Prerequisite: Ableism 101. Please note that this webinar takes place over two sessions\, please do not register unless you can attend both sessions.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is occurring on: \n\n\n\n\nAbleism 102 Part 1 – Wednesday\, March 22nd at 1:30 to 4:00 PM AND — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\nAbleism 102 Part 2 – Wednesday\, March 29th at 1:30 to 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Please register in advance below. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n(Registration is now closed. Please check June Events Calendar for next availability.)
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-ableism-102/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 102
DESCRIPTION:Ableism 102: Next steps in dismantling Ableism\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis workshop builds on what you learned in Ableism 101 with a deeper examination of the causes and impacts of ableism and what it means to be truly inclusive. Prerequisite: Ableism 101. Please note that this webinar takes place over two sessions\, please do not register unless you can attend both sessions.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is occurring on: \n\n\n\n\nAbleism 102 Part 1 – Wednesday\, March 22nd at 1:30 to 4:00 PM AND — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\nAbleism 102 Part 2 – Wednesday\, March 29th at 1:30 to 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection or a phone call. Please register in advance below. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n(Registration is now closed. Please check June Events Calendar for next availability.)
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-ableism-102/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
CREATED:20230118T221939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T224916Z
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SUMMARY:How to Ask for an Accommodation
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Paving the Way to Self Determination program.  \n\n\n\nFor family/guardians & youth ages 12 and under \n\n\n\nThis training focuses on identifying appropriate accommodations that support a child’s strengths and disability related needs.  At the start of the training\, youth ages 12 and under will participate in a fun activity to help them explore their strengths\, while learning more about accommodations. The second portion of the training focuses on information for guardians and family members including requesting accommodations\, the protections provided through IDEA\, 504 Plans vs. IEPs\, and options when accommodation requests don’t go as planned. (Presented by Disability Network Southwest Michigan.) \n\n\n\nChoose from the following dates/times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 18th: 6:00 – 7:30pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 23rd: 3:30 – 5:00pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 29th: 3:30 – 5:00pm\n\n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\nError: Contact form not found.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/how-to-ask-for-an-accommodation-5/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260727T121723
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SUMMARY:Webmovie: GATTACA
DESCRIPTION:Film Synopsis: In the not-too-distant future\, where genetic engineering of humans is common and DNA plays the primary role in determining social class\, Vincent is conceived and born without the aid of this technology. Vincent faces extreme genetic discrimination and prejudice. The only way he can achieve his life-long dream of becoming an astronaut is to break the law and impersonate a “valid\,” a person with genetic advantages. (Content Note: This film addresses eugenics and suicide.) \n\n\n\nJoin us to watch and discuss this film online on — (Registration is now closed.) \n\n\n\nParticipation in this event is available through an internet connection. Disability Network Southwest Michigan believes all people deserve full access and inclusion in our programs and services and will make every effort to secure necessary accommodations for participants in our events. Please register as soon as possible if you will require an accommodation to participate. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar\, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\n— (Registration is now closed.)
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-gattaca/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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