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Disability Network West Michigan provides independent living resources for people with disabilities in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason Counties. Resources include independent living mentoring and skills training, accessibility consulting and advocacy, disability peer support, and disability employment services and training for both disabled people and local employers.
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"Women with Disabilities"
(A fantastic resource highlighting a few important women throughout history who also have/had lived with disabilities presented by the Smithsonian Institute)
womenshistory.si.edu/topics/women-disabilities
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Women with Disabilities | Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
womenshistory.si.edu
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“A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.”
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Hulu To Debut Autism Comedy
www.disabilityscoop.com
A new television show starring and created by a comedian on the spectrum is set to premiere.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Solar Eclipse Glasses AVAILABLE!
#disabilityawareness #solareclipse #SolarEclipseGlassesWe're looking ahead to April 8 and the upcoming solar eclipse! Eclipse glasses are now available for pick-up at Hackley Library. Supplies are limited and available first-come, first-served. You must be present to pick up your glasses.
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The Patriots are a team of local West Michigan kids with disabilities. On Sunday, they were able to play in a real hockey game with some of their classmates on the Fighting Scots and Rangers hockey teams; "I think it is fun just to have an actual game with them," said Forest Hills Central senior Ryan Southerlund.
www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/high-school/west-michigan-special-hockey-association-patriot-cup/69...
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West Michigan Special Hockey Association puts on first ever Patriot Cup
www.wzzm13.com
Some Patriots were able to make saves. A few were even able to score goals.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A first-of-its-kind animated children's show featuring a cast of characters who all have some type of disability is coming to television.
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HBO's Max To Launch Kids' Show Focused On Disabilities
www.disabilityscoop.com
A first-of-its-kind animated children's show featuring a cast of characters who all have some type of disability is coming to television.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day we want to celebrate YOU. The cerebral palsy community is full of strength, resilience, and diversity. We often say if you know one person with cerebral palsy, you know ONE person with cerebral palsy.
Each person's journey is unique, filled with triumphs and challenges. Let's raise awareness not just today, but every day, and strive for a world where everyone is embraced for their abilities and contributions.
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Please consider joining us for our next Lunch & Learn Session:
Topic: Muskegon County Transportation Options
In this training, we will cover:
- Public Transportation
- Paratransit
- Private Transportation Services
Who will benefit from this training?
- People with disabilities, employers, government agencies, schools, health care, non-profit, and for-profit businesses.
- We believe anyone could benefit from this training.
-Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. ... See MoreSee Less
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Housing Barriers Program
Information and resources will be available for those who are facing barriers to housing including tenant evictions, rental & housing assistance, as well as low-income housing options, and more.
Thursday - March 21st, 2024 - 6:00pm
City of Muskegon Commission Chambers
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon 49440
Hosted by the Muskegon Heights Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
online.fliphtml5.com/wygzc/efvv/
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MHAC-DST Housing Barriers Program (2)
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“The latest version of the game features, for the first time, a routine performed by a dancer in a wheelchair. Players are invited to sit and follow the arm movements whilst holding their phone or console.”
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Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
www.bbc.com
Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“New website simplifies search for accessible public transportation in Michigan”
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New website simplifies search for accessible public transportation in Michigan
www.secondwavemedia.com
One of the barriers to accessing COVID vaccinations for the disability community has been transportation. In response, Disability Rights Michigan has unveiled an interactive guide to help users naviga...0 CommentsComment on Facebook