BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Disability Network Southwest Michigan - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Disability Network Southwest Michigan X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.dnswm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Disability Network Southwest Michigan REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230118T221939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T224916Z UID:17934-1674064800-1674070200@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230111T180334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T151828Z UID:17616-1680177600-1680186600@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230227T213214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T191652Z UID:19662-1761658200-1761663600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How\, When & Why to Disclose Your Disability to an Employer 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\nThis event is being offered online at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 28\, 2025 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM – (Click here to register)\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/how-to-disclose-your-disability-to-an-employer/ CATEGORIES:Educational,General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230228T203120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T204251Z UID:19698-1683194400-1683201600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability in Tech & Media DESCRIPTION:The media we consume shapes our collective understanding of disability. In this workshop\, we will discuss media portrayals of disability\, how they may contribute to stereotypes\, and how we can move toward more respectful\, authentic representations of disability in the media. \n\n\n\nThis event is being offered online at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 4th\, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.) \n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 17th\, 2023 at 1:30 – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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 Session: (required) \nRegistration for May 4th is now closed.\nMay 17th at 1:30 PM\n \n Your Email: (required)\n \n \n Your Phone:\n \n \n Organization\, if applicable:\n \n \n If you need an accommodation\, please specify: URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-disability-in-tech-media/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230228T205724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T160549Z UID:19712-1683288000-1683293400@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie: Deej DESCRIPTION:Abandoned by his birth parents and presumed incompetent\, DJ Savarese (“Deej”) found not only a loving family but also a life in words\, which he types on a text-to-voice synthesizer. As he makes his way through high school and dreams of college\, he confronts the terrors of his past\, society’s obstacles to inclusion\, and the beauty of his own senses. In his advocacy on behalf of other nonspeaking autistics\, he embraces filmmaking and poetry\, and discovers what having a voice can truly mean. \n\n\n\nJoin us to watch and discuss this film online on Friday\, May 5th\, 2023 at 12:00 – 1:30 PM. — (Registration is now closed.) \n\n\n\nDisability 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 for this event is now closed. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-deej/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230228T213440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T201627Z UID:19721-1686058200-1686069000@www.dnswm.org 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 event is being offered online at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 6th\, 2023 at 1:30 to 4:30 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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. Please check back for future dates\, Thank you! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-ableism-101-3/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20221123T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T135508Z UID:15593-1721296800-1721302200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Allyship DESCRIPTION:Allies are essential to any social justice movement\, including the Disability Rights Movement. How can you become a Disability Ally? The Disability community has moved beyond waiting for support\, people speaking for us\, and people telling us what our rights are. Today\, the Disability community wants our Allies to be fighting alongside us\, inviting us to tables where we’re never invited\, and taking action against oppression when they see it. In this workshop\, we will learn what it takes to be an Ally for the Disability community and how to become a better Ally. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 18\, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 24\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/disability-allyship/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20221123T183218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T171026Z UID:15586-1736933400-1736942400@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability & Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:Intersectionality describes how people’s overlapping identities impact their experiences with privilege and oppression. Presenters will define ableism\, racism\, sexism\, classism\, and other forms of oppression and discuss their impact on people with disabilities. We will look at ways to build a more inclusive society for all. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025 at 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM — Click here to register\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-disability-intersectionality-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230315T232603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T205340Z UID:20168-1692871200-1692878400@www.dnswm.org 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 online at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 24th\, 2023 at 1:30 to 3:30 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\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. Please check back for future dates\, thank you! \n\n\n\nNote: Clicking the button below to add this event to your calendar does not take the place of registration. You still need to provide your contact information above. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-intro-to-neurodiversity/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230315T232603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T205340Z UID:20168-1692871200-1692878400@www.dnswm.org 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 online at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 24th\, 2023 at 1:30 to 3:30 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\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. Please check back for future dates\, thank you! \n\n\n\nNote: Clicking the button below to add this event to your calendar does not take the place of registration. You still need to provide your contact information above. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-intro-to-neurodiversity/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175359 CREATED:20230612T220640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T204236Z UID:21729-1694001600-1694005200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Online Book Club DESCRIPTION:Disability Network’s Online Book Club meets every few months\, giving everyone plenty of time to get and read the next book. A special thanks to our friends at Disability Network Mid-Michigan for a great collaborative with us\, making these Online Book Club discussions even better! \n\n\n\nPlease note the date/time change from Thursday\, September 14th\, to the new date/time listed below. \n\n\n\nJoin us online to discuss Work with What You Got on: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 6th\, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElite wheelchair racer and wrestler Zion Clark joins with New York Times best-selling author James S. Hirsch for a stunning memoir—recounting childhood adversity\, awe-inspiring perseverance\, and self-invention. \n\n\n\nWhen a baby named Zion was born in 1997 to an imprisoned\, drug-addicted mother\, his future seemed bleak. Born without legs due to a rare condition called caudal regression syndrome\, Zion was abandoned and shunted to a foster-care system ill-equipped to care for him. In this stirring memoir\, readers will follow as he is bounced from home to home\, subjected to abuse\, neglect\, and inconceivable hardship. Somehow\, Zion finds supportive angels along the way: his first two foster families\, who offer a haven; the wrestling coach who senses his “warrior spirit” and nurtures it; the woman of fierce faith who adopts a seventeen-year-old and cheers his every match. From the play-by-play narration of how Zion adapts wrestling moves to defeat able-bodied opponents\, wielding phenomenal arm and hand strength\, to accounts of his extraordinary work ethic\, unflagging optimism\, and motivational speaking\, this is an inspirational story of courage that will appeal to any athlete who respects determination\, any young person facing adversity\, and any reader who wants to believe in the human spirit. \n\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\n\nRegistration is now Closed. We will be taking a temporary break from Online Book Club and will update you all of any changes in the future. Thank you all for your participation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Clicking the button below to add this event to your calendar does not take the place of registration. You still need to provide your contact information above. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/online-book-club-3/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20230905T183306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T183308Z UID:22975-1697133600-1697139000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: The Power of Disability Language DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-the-power-of-disability-language/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20230814T145359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T184043Z UID:22433-1759917600-1759923000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Inclusive Employment Practices DESCRIPTION:Learn how to recruit and retain employees with disabilities. This workshop will cover: \n\n\n\n\nMyths and facts about disability in the workplace\n\n\n\nHow and why to make a reasonable accommodation for job applicants and staff\n\n\n\nHow to write inclusive job descriptions to expand your talent pool\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-inclusive-employment-practices/ CATEGORIES:Educational,General END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20230814T161734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T173926Z UID:22443-1698399000-1698408000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie & Discussion: Forget Me Not DESCRIPTION:Forget Me Not intimately documents a family’s fight to have their son with Down syndrome included in the country’s most segregated school system\, the New York City public school system. Propelled forward by others’ struggles and successes\, Forget Me Not offers a rare look at what a truly inclusive education can look like and how it can lead to a society where everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. \n\n\n\nDisability 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. Thank you\, and stay tuned for our next scheduled movie & discussion. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-discussion-forget-me-not/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20230908T184802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T185329Z UID:23062-1700215200-1700220600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie & Discussion: Read Me Differently DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Award-winning filmmaker Sarah Entine explores how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted three generations in her family\, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor\, vulnerability and even a touch of humor\, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that generates thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom setting\, work environment\, or at home with family members and friends. \n\n\n\nDisability 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. Check back for future Movie & Discussions. Thank you! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-discussion-read-me-differently/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20231102T173852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T144211Z UID:24202-1702992600-1702998000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie & Discussion: Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw DESCRIPTION:Synopsis: Billed as the “female Michael Jordan\,” basketball phenom Chamique Holdsclaw led Tennessee to three successive championships and became a WNBA number-one pick\, Rookie of the Year and All-Star. But her hidden struggle with mental illness led to personal setbacks and a second career as a vocal mental health advocate. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. Please check back for future dates\, thank you! \n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-discussion-mind-game-the-unquiet-journey-of-chamique-holdsclaw/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240716T053016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T131302Z UID:21134-1706016600-1706023800@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Pride DESCRIPTION:January 23\n at \n1:30 PM\n to \n3:30 PM\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \nSociety sends messages to people with disabilities that disability is “bad” – something we should fix\, change\, or hide. We don’t agree! In this workshop\, we will explore and celebrate our disabilities as an important part of who we are. Join us to celebrate disability! \n \n \n \nThis webinar is being offered at the following times: \n\nTuesday\, July 16\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:30 PM — (Click here to register)\nThursday\, July 25\, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Click here to register) \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. \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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-rise-up-disability-history-resistance-pride-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20231208T212001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T215141Z UID:24850-1706191200-1706200200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie: Paper Tigers DESCRIPTION:This film is set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in the rural community of Walla Walla\, Washington. Paper Tigers asks the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? And how do you educate teens whose childhood experiences have left them with a brain and body ill-suited to learn? \n\n\n\nIn search of clear and honest answers\, Paper Tigers hinges on a remarkable collaboration between subject and filmmaker. Armed with their own cameras and their own voices\, the teens of Paper Tigers offer raw but valuable insight into the hearts and minds of teens pushing back against the specter of a hard childhood.Against the harsh reality of truancy\, poor grades\, emotional pain\, and physical violence\, answers begin to emerge. The answers do not come easily. Nor can one simply deduce a one-size-fits-all solution to a trauma-informed education. But there is no denying something both subtle and powerful at work between teacher and student alike: the quiet persistence of love. \n\n\n\nContent Warning: This film discusses topics such as domestic violence\, drug use\, self-harm\, and suicidal ideation. Viewer discretion is advised. During the film\, we will have an additional Zoom breakout room open with staff member Mona Khaled available to provide support. If you want to stop viewing the film or speak to someone\, please message the host or co-hosts and they’ll help you join the breakout room. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed. Please check back for future Movie and Discussions\, thank you! \n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-paper-tigers/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20231218T221821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T221822Z UID:25032-1708077600-1708084800@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie: Vision Portraits DESCRIPTION:Vision Portraits is a deeply personal documentary by award-winning filmmaker Rodney Evans (Brother to Brother) as he explores how his loss of vision may impact his creative future\, and what it means to be a blind or visually impaired creative artist. It’s a celebration of the possibilities of art created by a Manhattan photographer (John Dugdale)\, a Bronx-based dancer (Kayla Hamilton)\, a Canadian writer (Ryan Knighton) and the filmmaker himself\, who each experience varying degrees of vision loss. Using archival material alongside new illuminating interviews and observational footage of the artists at work\, Evans has created a tantalizing meditation on blindness and creativity\, a sensual work that opens our minds to new possibilities. \n\n\n\nThis event is offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 16\, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-vision-portraits/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240109T223639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T010845Z UID:25250-1710322200-1710331200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability & Intersectionality DESCRIPTION:Intersectionality describes how people’s overlapping identities impact their experiences with privilege and oppression. Presenters will define ableism\, racism\, sexism\, classism\, and other forms of oppression and discuss their impact on people with disabilities. We will look at ways to build a more inclusive society for all. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 13\, 2024 at 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 26\, 2024 at 1:30 to 4:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-disability-intersectionality/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240110T011404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T011405Z UID:25287-1711101600-1711107000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie: Two and Twenty Troubles DESCRIPTION:Rachel was a promising young actress before surviving a car accident two years ago. Anthony was born with his physical disability and has been taking a break from acting due to a persistent lack of confidence. Both meet each other at the Nicu’s Spoon Theater – a company whose mission is to provide opportunities to both disabled and non-disabled actors of various ages\, genders\, races and cultural backgrounds. \n\n\n\nThis event is offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 2\, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webmovie-two-and-twenty-troubles/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240221T185439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T185621Z UID:25911-1711562400-1711567800@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: Learning About MiABLE Accounts DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nThe ABLE Act was signed into law in 2014 and changed the U.S. tax code to create tax-free savings accounts for eligible people with disabilities. Money can be added to these accounts without fear the account holder’s public assistance will be affected. Join R. Scott de Varona of the Michigan Treasury Department to learn about the features and uses of a MiABLE account for your loved one.  \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by R. Scott de Varona\, MBA\, MiABLE Director of Michigan Treasury Dept. on: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 27\, 2024 at 12:00 to 1:30 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nLearning About MiABLE Accounts is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-learning-about-miable-accounts/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240221T193808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T193809Z UID:25927-1712655000-1712658600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: Early On - Don't Worry\, but Don't Wait DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nDo you wonder if your child is on track developmentally? If so\, we might be able to help. Early On is a free and federally funded program that is available to all Michigan families of children birth through 3 years of age. By the end of this session\, you will have an understanding of what Early On is\, who qualifies for Early On\, and your role in Early On enrollment and participation. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Wendy Jenks and Kristen Dinsmore of Calhoun County ISD on: \n\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2024 at 9:30 to 10:30 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nEarly On – Don’t Worry\, but Don’t Wait is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-early-on-dont-worry-but-dont-wait/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T184500 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240221T191514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T191515Z UID:25921-1714068000-1714070700@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: The Importance of Sensory Play DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nJoin award-winning children’s author\, educator\, and disability advocate\, Justine Green\, Ed.D. in this fun-filled discussion on the benefits of sensory play. Learn about activities that help with fine motor\, spatial awareness\, and sensory skills. Dr. Green has designed her line of sensory play kits and written several books about young self-advocates – including a book about her childhood journey in self-advocacy! \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Justine Green\, Ed. D.\, of Completely Me on: \n\n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2024 at 6:00 to 6:45 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nThe Importance of Sensory Play is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-the-importance-of-sensory-play/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20231207T133302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T200854Z UID:24797-1715625000-1715630400@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: Section 504 - What Parents Need to Know DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability – this includes students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). For students with a disability who are not eligible for an IEP\, a 504 plan provides equal access to the general education curriculum. This training will help you learn the difference between a 504 Plan and IEP\, how to get a 504 Plan for your child\, what supports and services are available and what rights you and your child have. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Stephanie Nicholls of Michigan Alliance for Families on: \n\n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2024 at 6:30 to 8:00 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nSection 504 – What Parents Need to Know is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/section-504-what-parents-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240221T195950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T201121Z UID:25939-1717675200-1717680600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:PtW: Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nWhen a child with a disability demonstrates behavior that impedes their learning or the learning of others\, appropriate behavioral supports may be needed to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Does your child have challenging behaviors at school? Come learn about services provided through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to teach and support positive behaviors at school. \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn:• What a Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA) is and how to request one• How an FBA leads to the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)• How to make sure the BIP utilizes Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)• What to do if the plan isn’t working \n\n\n\nPresented by Stephanie Nicholls of Michigan Alliance for Families on: \n\n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2024 at 12:00 to 1:30 PM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nPositive Behavior Intervention Strategies is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE! URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-positive-behavior-intervention-strategies/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20231208T215719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T202132Z UID:24892-1718717400-1718724600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Vote: Know Your Rights DESCRIPTION:We believe everyone’s voice should be heard and that everyone’s vote counts! Whether you are a first-time voter or an experienced voter\, you may have questions about the upcoming election and your voting options. If you are a person with a disability\, you may also have concerns about casting an accessible\, private vote. In this workshop\, we will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nWho can vote\n\n\n\nHow to find out if you are registered to vote\n\n\n\nHow and when to register to vote\n\n\n\nVoting accessibility\n\n\n\nHow to vote before Election Day\n\n\n\nHow to vote on Election Day\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is being offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 18\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:30 PM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\n\nDisability 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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-vote-know-your-rights/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20221123T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T135508Z UID:15593-1721296800-1721302200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Allyship DESCRIPTION:Allies are essential to any social justice movement\, including the Disability Rights Movement. How can you become a Disability Ally? The Disability community has moved beyond waiting for support\, people speaking for us\, and people telling us what our rights are. Today\, the Disability community wants our Allies to be fighting alongside us\, inviting us to tables where we’re never invited\, and taking action against oppression when they see it. In this workshop\, we will learn what it takes to be an Ally for the Disability community and how to become a better Ally. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 18\, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 24\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/disability-allyship/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240612T134907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T134909Z UID:28465-1721827800-1721833200@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Allyship DESCRIPTION:Allies are essential to any social justice movement\, including the Disability Rights Movement. How can you become a Disability Ally? The Disability community has moved beyond waiting for support\, people speaking for us\, and people telling us what our rights are. Today\, the Disability community wants our Allies to be fighting alongside us\, inviting us to tables where we’re never invited\, and taking action against oppression when they see it. In this workshop\, we will learn what it takes to be an Ally for the Disability community and how to become a better Ally. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following time: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 24\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-disability-allyship/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175400 CREATED:20240109T222946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T182527Z UID:25247-1723716000-1723721400@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Disability Language & Etiquette DESCRIPTION:The language we use is powerful and can reveal hidden assumptions we might not realize we have. Our words can be hurtful even when well-intended. This workshop challenges assumptions about what it means to have a disability. Participants will be able to explore new ideas and ask questions in a safe environment. \n\n\n\nThis event is being offered online at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Click here to register)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 27\, 2024 at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-disability-language-etiquette/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR