BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Disability Network Southwest Michigan - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T113000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230118T210313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T002818Z UID:17904-1675764000-1675769400@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Black Disability History DESCRIPTION:Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack disabled Americans have made key contributions to advancing civil rights for both people of color and people with disabilities\, yet their impact on the Disability Rights Movement and lived experiences of disability are often overlooked. In this presentation we’ll take a closer look at the stories and accomplishments of Black disabled people who have helped shape the disability community and our society. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 7th at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Registration is now closed.)\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 16th at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-black-disability-history/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230215T234427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T002332Z UID:19313-1676554200-1676559600@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Black Disability History DESCRIPTION:Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack disabled Americans have made key contributions to advancing civil rights for both people of color and people with disabilities\, yet their impact on the Disability Rights Movement and lived experiences of disability are often overlooked. In this presentation we’ll take a closer look at the stories and accomplishments of Black disabled people who have helped shape the disability community and our society. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 16th at 1:30 to 3:00 PM — (Registration is now closed.)\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. URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/webinar-black-disability-history-2/ CATEGORIES:Educational END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 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:20230228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20221128T170939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T220755Z UID:7607-1677591000-1677600000@www.dnswm.org SUMMARY:Webmovie: Far from the Tree DESCRIPTION:Far from the Tree is a documentary that examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways. The film explores expectations that parents put on their children and whether those expectations come from the children’s needs or the parents’ need to be seen as a “good parent.” (This film contains adult themes.) \n\n\n\n— (Registration is now closed.) \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.) URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/far-from-the-tree/ CATEGORIES:Educational,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20221219T221229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T212621Z UID:17132-1677758400-1677762000@www.dnswm.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.dnswm.org/wp-content/uploads/Demistifying-Disability-Book.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20221128T225212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T233047Z UID:15714-1678195800-1678203000@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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T103000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230106T184009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T130909Z UID:17473-1678865400-1678876200@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230111T164004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T131359Z UID:17607-1678352400-1678363200@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230309T130810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T225323Z UID:20076-1678368600-1678379400@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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230111T164713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T224854Z UID:17612-1678784400-1678795200@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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T153000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20221128T225212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T233047Z UID:15714-1678195800-1678203000@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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230113T191406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201446Z UID:17751-1679491800-1679500800@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 CREATED:20230113T191406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T201446Z UID:17751-1679491800-1679500800@www.dnswm.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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:20260405T144241 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 END:VCALENDAR