Autistic Adult Peer Support - Thursday
2023-01-05 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Spirit Club - Virtual Exercise
2022-06-06 09:30 - 10:30
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

Phenomenal Women Support Group
2023-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Disability Network – Community Bldg Kalamazoo, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
This women’s support group is open to women with any type of disability. Women are welcome to come share experiences of living with a disability, support other women living with a disability and discuss a variety of topics of interest in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. The group meets every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 PM. Attendance is offered both virtually and in person in the Community Building at our Kalamazoo office.
Follow this link to contact Sarah P. or call her at (269) 345-1516 x116.

Chronic Pain Support Group
2023-03-22 14:00 - 15:00
The Chronic Pain Support Group is open to individuals who experience life with chronic pain. This solution-focused group provides a safe space to connect, learn, and improve self-efficacy. You will have the opportunity to talk about struggles, share tips, and learn how to better manage your pain and energy. Disclaimer: This support group is not to substitute or replace any professional medical help.

This group currently meets online each week, virtually, through Zoom on Wednesdays at 2:00 – 3:00 PM. It is not necessary to attend every meeting to participate in this group. Please feel free to attend only as often as you wish.

To participate, complete the registration form below. For any questions or concerns, email Sarah Powless or call her at 269-345-1516 x 116.

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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.

Webinar: Disability Language & Etiquette
2023-08-01 13:30 - 15:00
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 webinar for human service professionals is designed to allow participants to explore new ideas, ask questions in a safe environment and challenge some assumptions about what it means to live with a disability.

This event is being offered online at the following times:

Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM — (Registration is now closed.)

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.

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Access Team
2022-09-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Disability Network – Community Bldg Kalamazoo, 517 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI, 49001, United States
The Access Team works on projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities in our communities and educates businesses and community leaders about barriers to full inclusion. Learn advocacy and leadership skills while making a real difference in Kalamazoo County. No experience needed!
The Access Team meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendance is offered both virtually and in person in the Community Building at our Kalamazoo office. For more information about the Access Team, email Paul Ecklund or call him at 269-345-1516 x117.
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Webinar: Intro to Neurodiversity
2023-08-24 10:00 - 12:00
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.

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Online Book Club
2023-09-06 12:00 - 13:00
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!

Please note the date/time change from Thursday, September 14th, to the new date/time listed below.

Join us online to discuss Work with What You Got on:

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. — (Registration is now closed.)

Elite 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.

When 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.

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Registration 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!

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