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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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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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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:Ableism 101: Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong!\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 \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 \nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n \n \n \nTuesday\, September 10\, 2024 at 1:30 to 4:30 PM — (Click here to register)\n \n \nWednesday\, September 18\, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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 \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-ableism-101-7/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:PtW: Preparing Your Child for Employment (Long Before Employment!)
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nMany parents worry about the employment future of their child with a disability. This training\, led by staff who spent years removing barriers to employment for young adults\, will focus on important independent living and pre-employment skills that you can help your child start building in their early years in preparation for a successful and fulfilling work life in the future! \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Mary Fortney of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 12\, 2024 at 9:30 to 11:00 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nPreparing Your Child for Employment (Long Before Employment!) is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-preparing-your-child-for-employment-long-before-employment-3/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ableism 101
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nAbleism 101: Everything you know about disability is (probably) wrong!\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\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\nThis webinar will be offered at the following times: \n\n\nThursday\, November 7\, 2024 at 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM — (Click here to register)\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\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-ableism-101-8/
CATEGORIES:Educational
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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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SUMMARY:PtW: Building Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is intended for families/guardians. \n\n\n\nHow do we help children with the skills they need to not just survive\, but thrive? Being a caretaker is hard work and at times overwhelming. A caring and resilient adult’s role is crucial in the formation of a resilient child. In this course\, we will identify the skills that go into becoming a resilient adult\, how to instill that resilience in our children\, provide some scientific insights\, and provide some practical tools and resources. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Anne Kooy of Disability Network Southwest Michigan on: \n\n\n\n\nSeptember 24\, 2024 at 9:30 to 11:00 AM — Click here to register\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Resilience is part of our Paving the Way to Self Determination training series. Be sure to check out the other Paving the Way events HERE!
URL:https://www.dnswm.org/event/ptw-building-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Paving the Way to Self Determination
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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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