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SUMMARY:Disability Network Southwest Michigan: More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on agency programs & services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s more to Disability Network Southwest Michigan than you may realize! This one-hour presentation provides an overview of the organization’s programs and services\, including all the different ways Disability Network Southwest Michigan supports people with disabilities and our communities. Participants will learn about what we offer\, who our services are for\, and how to connect with us. This presentation is a great introduction for anyone who wants to better understand what Disability Network Southwest Michigan has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is offered at the following times: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 3\, 2026\, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/more-than-you-think-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Ableism 102
DESCRIPTION:This workshop builds on the lessons of Ableism 101 to explore the next steps in dismantling ableism. We will dig deeper into the causes and impacts of ableism and how to create true inclusion. Participants will identify how they can fight ableism within their spheres of influence. \n\n\n\nNote: Ableism 101 is a prerequisite for this training. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026\, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ableism-102/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Disability Network Southwest Michigan: More Than You Think
DESCRIPTION:A presentation on agency programs & services\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s more to Disability Network Southwest Michigan than you may realize! This one-hour presentation provides an overview of the organization’s programs and services\, including all the different ways Disability Network Southwest Michigan supports people with disabilities and our communities. Participants will learn about what we offer\, who our services are for\, and how to connect with us. This presentation is a great introduction for anyone who wants to better understand what Disability Network Southwest Michigan has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 9\, 2026\, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/more-than-you-think-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY: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.  \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nHow neurodiversity contributes to sensory\, movement\, and communication differences\n\n\n\nHow ableism impacts people with brain-based disabilities\n\n\n\nHow you can support the neurodiversity movement\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis online event is scheduled for the following time: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM — Register for this event\n\n\n\n\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 email Miranda or call her at (269) 345-1516 x120.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/intro-to-neurodiversity/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:TAG Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) works to make public transit better for everyone. The group monitors public transit services across DNSWM’s 8-county service area to check for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and identify ways to improve transit for all. \n\n\n\nWe speak up about barriers\, address transportation concerns\, and work to make public transit better. You don’t have to be an advocate to join! If you have questions or concerns about public transit\, you’re welcome to participate\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nQuestions or interested in getting involved? Register online\, email Kelly Linton\, or call her at (269) 345-1516\, ext. 125. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\nTAG Team currently meets in a hybrid format\, so you can join in person or virtually. Meetings are held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, with lunch provided for in-person participants. If you plan to join virtually\, you’ll receive a Zoom link in your registration confirmation email. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 21\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 15\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nYou don’t have to attend every meeting to participate. Join us as often as you’d like! \n\n\n\nIn-person location:DNSWM Community Building517 E. Crosstown PkwyKalamazoo\, MI 49001 \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.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/tag-team-quarterly-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:TAG Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) works to make public transit better for everyone. The group monitors public transit services across DNSWM’s 8-county service area to check for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and identify ways to improve transit for all. \n\n\n\nWe speak up about barriers\, address transportation concerns\, and work to make public transit better. You don’t have to be an advocate to join! If you have questions or concerns about public transit\, you’re welcome to participate\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nQuestions or interested in getting involved? Register online\, email Kelly Linton\, or call her at (269) 345-1516\, ext. 125. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\nTAG Team currently meets in a hybrid format\, so you can join in person or virtually. Meetings are held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, with lunch provided for in-person participants. If you plan to join virtually\, you’ll receive a Zoom link in your registration confirmation email. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 15\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nYou don’t have to attend every meeting to participate. Join us as often as you’d like! \n\n\n\nIn-person location:DNSWM Community Building517 E. Crosstown PkwyKalamazoo\, MI 49001 \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.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/tag-team-quarterly-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:TAG Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Advocacy Group (TAG Team) works to make public transit better for everyone. The group monitors public transit services across DNSWM’s 8-county service area to check for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and identify ways to improve transit for all. \n\n\n\nWe speak up about barriers\, address transportation concerns\, and work to make public transit better. You don’t have to be an advocate to join! If you have questions or concerns about public transit\, you’re welcome to participate\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nQuestions or interested in getting involved? Register online\, email Kelly Linton\, or call her at (269) 345-1516\, ext. 125. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting Information\n\n\n\nTAG Team currently meets in a hybrid format\, so you can join in person or virtually. Meetings are held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, with lunch provided for in-person participants. If you plan to join virtually\, you’ll receive a Zoom link in your registration confirmation email. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 15\, 2027  |  11:30 AM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nYou don’t have to attend every meeting to participate. Join us as often as you’d like! \n\n\n\nIn-person location:DNSWM Community Building517 E. Crosstown PkwyKalamazoo\, MI 49001 \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.
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/tag-team-quarterly-meeting-4/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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