Spirit Club - Virtual Exercise
2022-06-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | MI
SPIRIT CLUB is a free 1 hour exercise program. Attend as many or as few sessions as you like.

Mondays at 9:30-10:30 AM

We have contracted with SPIRIT Club to offer this exercise program. SPIRIT Club exercise classes are specifically designed to present a range of options to suit everyone.
Follow this link for more information, and to register for Spirit Club.

Autistic Adult Peer Support - Tuesday
2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | MI
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.
Meetings are held online using Zoom. Follow this link for further details on the Autistic Adult Peer Support Group and to complete registration.
For more information email Max or call them at 269-345-1516 x 126.

Brain Injury Survivors Meeting
2022-09-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Disability Network – Community Bldg Kalamazoo, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
This support group is open to adults with a brain injury. This group is a chapter of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan and is very active. The group meets weekly to discuss a variety of topics, host speakers, and attend outings. The group meets every Thursday from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Attendance is offered both virtually and in person in the Community Building at our Kalamazoo office.

Contact Anne Kooy for more information at (269) 345-1516 x109.

Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
2023-01-05 16:00 - 17:30 | MI

ADA 33rd Anniversary Celebration
2023-07-28 11:30 - 13:30 | MI
This year is the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!

Disability Network Southwest Michigan holds an annual event each July to celebrate the landmark legislation which granted rights and provided independence to so many people. This year, Disability Network’s celebration will be back at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market for an in-person get together with lunch and games. Registration is available below. Please join us!

Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Kalamazoo Farmers Market at 1240 Bank Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Event Details

There is plenty of free, accessible parking available at the Farmers Market.

Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 AM, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.

A short program will take place at 12:00 PM and recipients of the Bob Davis Independent Living Award will be recognized. Yard games and ADA Trivia will be available for those who want to participate.

Accommodations

An ASL Interpreter will be present. You are welcome to share any other accommodation needs through the registration page.

Registration

Please follow this link to complete registration. We can’t wait to see you!

Note: 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 by following the above link.

Webinar: Intro to Neurodiversity
2023-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | MI
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.

This webinar will be offered online at the following times:

Thursday, August 24th, 2023 at 1:30 to 3:30 PM — (Registration is now closed.)

Participation 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.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this webinar, please follow this link to email Miranda or call her at 269-345-1516 x120.

Registration:

Registration is now closed. Please check back for future dates, thank you!

Note: 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.
