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SUMMARY:Asking for Job Accommodations
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will discuss how\, when\, and why to talk to an employer about your disability. We will also review protections under the ADA and employment resources to help you.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nOctober Disability Employment Series\n\n\n\n\nThis training is part of our three-part October Disability Employment Series. Join us for one session or all three! Click any session image to learn more. \n\n\n\nSessions in the series: \n\n\n\n\nYou CAN Work When Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits!\n\n\n\nAsking for Job Accommodations\n\n\n\nWhat to Do When an Employee Discloses a Disability
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/asking-for-job-accommodations/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:What to Do When an Employee Discloses a Disability
DESCRIPTION:This workshop helps employers understand their responsibilities when an employee discloses a disability. We will discuss what a “reasonable” accommodation is\, when an employee must disclose a disability\, and why they may not want to. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 27\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\nOctober Disability Employment Series\n\n\n\n\nThis training is part of our three-part October Disability Employment Series. Join us for one session or all three! Click any session image to learn more. \n\n\n\nSessions in the series: \n\n\n\n\nYou CAN Work When Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits!\n\n\n\nAsking for Job Accommodations\n\n\n\nWhat to Do When an Employee Discloses a Disability
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/what-to-do-when-an-employee-discloses-a-disability/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Ableism is the oppression of people with disabilities. This workshop will define and explore different types of ableism. We will examine how the words we use to talk about disability can contribute to equality or stigma. Participants will begin to unlearn their unconscious bias around disability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ableism-101-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T130000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Hidden Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Hidden disabilities are disabilities that are not immediately visible by looking at a person. Though unseen\, these disabilities affect daily life and can lead to discrimination. People with hidden disabilities often encounter barriers in employment\, education\, and social settings due to a lack of understanding. In this workshop\, we will explore the impact of hidden disabilities\, debunk common myths\, and identify ways to be an active ally. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/understanding-hidden-disabilities/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Disability 101 (New Event!)
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour introductory presentation provides a basic understanding of disability and the Disability Community. Participants will learn what a disability is\, explore common language and terminology\, and gain a better understanding of how to interact respectfully with disabled people. This presentation is a starting point for anyone who wants to learn the basics of disability and build a stronger foundation for understanding the experiences of people with disabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 18\, 2026\, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/disability-101/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Disability 101 (New Event!)
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour introductory presentation provides a basic understanding of disability and the Disability Community. Participants will learn what a disability is\, explore common language and terminology\, and gain a better understanding of how to interact respectfully with disabled people. This presentation is a starting point for anyone who wants to learn the basics of disability and build a stronger foundation for understanding the experiences of people with disabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/disability-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Disability Network Southwest Michigan: More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on agency programs & services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s more to Disability Network Southwest Michigan than you may realize! This one-hour presentation provides an overview of the organization’s programs and services\, including all the different ways Disability Network Southwest Michigan supports people with disabilities and our communities. Participants will learn about what we offer\, who our services are for\, and how to connect with us. This presentation is a great introduction for anyone who wants to better understand what Disability Network Southwest Michigan has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 3\, 2026\, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/more-than-you-think-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Ableism 102
DESCRIPTION:This workshop builds on the lessons of Ableism 101 to explore the next steps in dismantling ableism. We will dig deeper into the causes and impacts of ableism and how to create true inclusion. Participants will identify how they can fight ableism within their spheres of influence. \n\n\n\nNote: Ableism 101 is a prerequisite for this training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ableism-102/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T100000
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SUMMARY:Disability Network Southwest Michigan: More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on agency programs & services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s more to Disability Network Southwest Michigan than you may realize! This one-hour presentation provides an overview of the organization’s programs and services\, including all the different ways Disability Network Southwest Michigan supports people with disabilities and our communities. Participants will learn about what we offer\, who our services are for\, and how to connect with us. This presentation is a great introduction for anyone who wants to better understand what Disability Network Southwest Michigan has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/more-than-you-think-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T140000
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SUMMARY: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.  \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nHow neurodiversity contributes to sensory\, movement\, and communication differences\n\n\n\nHow ableism impacts people with brain-based disabilities\n\n\n\nHow you can support the neurodiversity movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/intro-to-neurodiversity/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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