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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
UID:25097-1705399200-1705404600@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
UID:25101-1704996000-1704999600@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
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SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170441Z
UID:25097-1705399200-1705404600@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20231222T170800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T170801Z
UID:25101-1704996000-1704999600@www.dnswm.org
SUMMARY:Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
DESCRIPTION:This group provides an opportunity for Autistic adults to enjoy authentic social interactions and build genuine friendships in a safe and non-judgmental space. All Autistic adults are welcome to attend\, including self-diagnosed Autistics and those who were previously diagnosed with Asperger’s or PDD. \n\n\n\nMeetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration. \n\n\n\nFor more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/autistic-adult-peer-support-thursday-2/
CATEGORIES:Social,Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20230307T155119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T142938Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the fifth annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival! All films presented feature a disability theme and reflect the values of the Independent Living Movement. The film festival will conclude Thursday afternoon with a discussion on the films presented at the festival. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 23Theme Day: Adventure•   The Peanut Butter Falcon from 10:00 AM to 12:15 PM•   Keep the Change from 1:15 to 3:15 PM•   Mission Possible: Quest for the Lost Conference (submission by Filmmaker Rob Packard) from 3:30 to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 24Theme Day: Resilience•   Love After War: Saving Love\, Saving Lives from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM•   Defiant Lives from 1:00 to 3:00 PM•   Discussion of Festival Films from 3:15 to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. Sign up for as many events as you like. Register online or contact Eliot Carter via email at ecarter@dnwml.org or by phone at (734) 971-0277 x520. \n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration between Disability Network Southwest Michigan and Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/nothing-about-us-without-us-virtual-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20230307T155814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T143006Z
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the fifth annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival! All films presented feature a disability theme and reflect the values of the Independent Living Movement. The film festival will conclude Thursday afternoon with a discussion on the films presented at the festival. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 24Theme Day: Resilience•   Love After War: Saving Love\, Saving Lives from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM•   Defiant Lives from 1:00 to 3:00 PM•   Discussion of Festival Films from 3:15 to 4:00 PM \n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nAll events are free and open to the public. Sign up for as many events as you like. Register online or contact Eliot Carter via email at ecarter@dnwml.org or by phone at (734) 971-0277 x520. \n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration between Disability Network Southwest Michigan and Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/nothing-about-us-without-us-virtual-film-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163740
CREATED:20251209T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T235156Z
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SUMMARY:#DWord Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network Southwest Michigan is excited to partner with Kalamazoo Public Library to launch the #DWord Book Club—a book club dedicated to promoting access\, inclusion\, disability pride\, and spreading the message that Disability is not a bad word. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an opportunity to engage in respectful\, thought-provoking discussions of books by and about people with disabilities\, uplifting lived experiences from across the Disability Community and creating space for meaningful conversation and connection. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome—whether you’re new to disability-focused literature or a longtime reader. This is a cost-free group; readers are not required to have a library card to participate. To ensure accessibility for all\, each book is available in print\, digital\, and audiobook formats through the Kalamazoo Public Library. \n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\nCEN/Boardroom at Kalamazoo Public Library\, located at 315 S. Rose St\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49007. Registration is not required. \n\n\n\nBook Selection\n\n\n\nFebruary’s book selection is Disability Intimacy\, by Alice Wong. \n\n\n\nAbout: The much-anticipated follow up to the groundbreaking anthology Disability Visibility: another revolutionary collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience\, and intimacy in all its myriad forms. \n\n\n\nWhat is intimacy? More than sex\, more than romantic love\, the pieces in this stunning and illuminating new anthology offer broader and more inclusive definitions of what it can mean to be intimate with another person. Explorations of caregiving\, community\, access\, and friendship offer us alternative ways of thinking about the connections we form with others—a vital reimagining in an era when forced physical distance is at times a necessary norm.  \n\n\n\nBut don’t worry: there’s still sex to consider—and the numerous ways sexual liberation intersects with disability justice. Plunge between these pages and you’ll also find disabled sexual discovery\, disabled love stories\, and disabled joy. These twenty-five stunning original pieces—plus other modern classics on the subject\, all carefully curated by acclaimed activist Alice Wong—include essays\, photo essays\, poetry\, drama\, and erotica: a full spectrum of the dreams\, fantasies\, and deeply personal realities of a wide range of beautiful bodies and minds. Disability Intimacy will free your thinking\, invigorate your spirit\, and delight your desires. \n\n\n\nFollow this link for a Plain Language version of Disability Intimacy. \n\n\n\nAccommodations\n\n\n\nAccommodations can be provided upon request to (269) 553-7944 or follow this link to email Jade W. at Kalamazoo Public Library.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/dword-book-club-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Educational,Social
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