Committed to making Flint and Genesee County more accessible to and inclusive of People with disabilities. The Disability Network (TDN) is a nonprofit center for independent living that supports people with disabilities to live as independently in the community as possible.
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Since 1992, TDN has worked with thousands of individuals in the areas of independent living skills development, information and referral, peer support, youth and adult transitional living and advocacy. Our goal is to open minds and connect you with a world where everyone is valued by working with the community to make it more inclusive and accessible.
Operating as usual
Great fun at ADA Day celebration. Free t-shirts and pizza! Free bike rides and games. Political leaders including State Reps John Cherry and Tim Sneller, along with rep from Governor Whitmer’s office, along with Flint Clerk Inez Brown stopped by. Thank you Genesee Health System , MTA and many others.
Rain or shine we are on and can’t wait to see you TODAY at Powers Catholic High School from 11-2! ☀️🌧🥳
Rain or shine we are on and can’t wait to see you TODAY at Powers Catholic High School from 11-2! ☀️🌧🥳
We had such an amazing time on Saturday at iKayak. Special thanks to Kayak Flint and Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission for their support and participation.
We spent time on the water with our friends and community including WNEMTV5news !
July is disability pride month! As we acknowledge the historic passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act this month, let's take a moment to celebrate our community!
We have a few spots open for iKayak this Saturday, July 17th, in the afternoon. Join us and Kayak Flint and Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission for this fun, inclusive, and accessible water experience on beautiful Buell Lake.
Join virtual workshop, Protecting Identity & Employability, tomorrow, July 9 from 3-4 PM. This is a #FirstFriday virtual event with Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Follow this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88575882504
For accommodations, email [email protected] by July 8
Mark your calendars for Protecting Identity & Employability July 9 3-4pm
This is a #FirstFriday virtual event with Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Follow this link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88575882504
For accommodations, email [email protected] by July 8
Alternative text: Title with green background: Protecting Identity & Employability Above circle images on a purple background with pictures of hands on a steering wheel and, in another circle, a laptop with an exclamation point on it
Thank you, Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission! Our associate director, Carrie Gerdeman, shared some great feedback about our parks! "I noticed a few weeks ago that the bathrooms at Buell Lake were not accessible- they had a large lip at the entrance and no concrete walkway leading up to the restroom building. Well, within 3 weeks, they added a beautiful new paved walkway and new concrete pad at the entrance so that Buell Lake now has an accessible bathroom!"
Thank you, Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission! Our associate director, Carrie Gerdeman, shared some great feedback about our parks! "I noticed a few weeks ago that the bathrooms at Buell Lake were not accessible- they had a large lip at the entrance and no concrete walkway leading up to the restroom building. Well, within 3 weeks, they added a beautiful new paved walkway and new concrete pad at the entrance so that Buell Lake now has an accessible bathroom!"
Calling all businesses! 📢 We have free vendor spots open for our ADA Day Celebration (July 23) ! Approximately 500+ people are expected to attend our annual picnic. Contact Carrie at [email protected] or 810-742-1800 to save your spot!
Summer session of Expressions: Inclusive Art Class at Flint Institute of Arts begins soon! This inclusive and accessible class introduces artists to different methods and mediums. Contact Carrie Gerdeman at 810-742-1800 or [email protected] to sign up!
Classes start Wednesday, July 14th, and run the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, through September.
Summer session of Expressions: Inclusive Art Class at Flint Institute of Arts begins soon! This inclusive and accessible class introduces artists to different methods and mediums. Contact Carrie Gerdeman at 810-742-1800 or [email protected] to sign up!
Classes start Wednesday, July 14th, and run the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, through September.
TDN's "Camp of Life" brings teens from across the county together to develop independent living skills and connect with peers. https://disnetwork.org/camp-of-life-underway-at-the-disability-network/
Sixteen-year-old Mimi Lucio, a junior at a local high school, says she just learned not to share personal information on Instagram. Lucio is one of about a dozen Genesee County youth who learned about digital citizenship during a special presentation during “Camp of Life”. It’s a two-week summ...
The eviction moratorium has been extended from the end of June to July 31.
CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.
"This matters. This is our history. Talking about your brother, matters. And so I think what allies can really do is do the homework, use Google, do your reading, talk to people and talk about disability and ableism when you're talking about racism when you're talking about homophobia when you're talking about s*xism; acknowledge the commonalities, acknowledge the differences."
https://www.pushkin.fm/episode/ableism-racism-roots-of-the-same-tree/
The transcript of this podcast can be accessed here: https://share.descript.com/view/Ohggn
Dr. Kendi sat down with disability rights activist Rebecca Cokley or a frank conversation on the intersections of ableism and racism in America.
Disability Advocates Warn the For the People Act's Paper Ballot Mandate Will Disenfranchise Voters with Disabilities - AAPD
While the For the People Act will remove significant barriers to voting for people with disabilities, without addressing the unintended consequences of the paper ballot mandate, this important voting legislation will disenfranchise many voters with disabilities. Simply put, the current paper ballot....
We are very close to our limit on Edgers for this year's Over the Edge event, August 21! If you were waiting to register, do it today! Claim your spot and start raising money to ensure you can rappel on event day. Learn more or register at oteflint.com
Are you ready to go Over the Edge? Register today and start raising at least $500 to claim a spot at this year's event!
"Wednesday morning leaders of the We Can’t Wait Facebook Group held a virtual news conference where they pleaded for lawmakers to take up legislation that will fix the unintended consequences of Michigan’s 2019 auto insurance reform law that goes into effect July 1.
The group of more than 2,200 car crash survivors, family members, and care providers formed one month ago with the goal to organize and raise awareness of the loss of services that will result when care providers are unable to stay in business due to the law’s mandated 45 % cut in medical reimbursement."
Members of the group are pleading to amend the law as some injury care providers have already announced plans to cease operations.
The Trevor Project is a vital resource for the LGBTQIA community and offers essential supports to individuals seeking peers, guidance, and understanding.
As the national conversation around racial justice and equality for Black people grows in volume and scope, many Black LGBTQ young people are facing difficult […]
She’s considered the mother of disability rights — and she’s a ‘badass’
From “Crip Camp” to Trevor Noah, activist Judy Heumann is finally getting introduced to a wider audience.
Joel and Luke of TDN are at the Dust 'em Off Car Show at Dort Financial Center. Come up to say hello and see some classic cars on this beautiful day!
Crip Camp has developed a fantastic curriculum to use in conjunction with the film. These resources would be great for schools, families, and organizations. "Our bold collective vision is to support students, educators, and families in a welcomed conversation about the disability rights movement, power, ableism, and disability justice."
Learn more at the Crip Camp website: https://cripcamp.com/curriculum/
How do I use these lesson plans? Bienvenide y cómo usar los planes de clase Parent Discussion Guide Guía de discusión para madres, padres y adres de familia Educator Discussion Guide Guía de discusión para educadores Media Literacy Alfabetismo mediático Power & Disability Justice Poder y la ju...
Attention Flint and Genesee! We are looking for volunteers for some of our events and programs over the next few months!
Learn more at The Disability Network website! https://disnetwork.org/calling-all-volunteers-opportunities-at-the-disability-network/
Attention Flint and Genesee! We are looking for volunteers for some of our events and programs over the next few months!
Learn more at The Disability Network website! https://disnetwork.org/calling-all-volunteers-opportunities-at-the-disability-network/
A Clean Slate: For many, changes to expungement rules bring new hope
FLINT, Mich. - Changes have been made to Michigan's criminal justice system that are giving new hope to thousands of Michiganders with criminal records. The Clean Slate Act, which went into effect on April 11th, expands expungement eligibility in Michigan. "Once your past convictions are expunged, y...
Spotlight on Focus Area #6: 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Center for Crisis Stabilization
Currently, there is no facility in Genesee County dedicated to assisting someone suffering from a mental health crisis. Emergency Rooms at area hospitals are not staffed with professionals experienced in dealing with mental health issues.
Limited space available vs. traditional emergency medical needs.
What we could do:
Create a 24/7, 365 days a year mental health facility in partnership with Hurley Medical Center.
Provide professional services to Genesee County residents who are suffering from mental health challenges.
Remember to vote on Tuesday, May 4!
"In the city of Flint, a 4 year millage renewal to fund police & fire protection and a 6 year millage renewal for public transportation.
Genesee County residents will vote on a 5 year millage renewal to fund 911 emergency call services.
Plus, a 10 year millage request to improve county mental health services."
Mid-Michigan voters head to the polls next Tuesday
Genesee Health System has key areas it is looking to enhance with the passage of the upcoming millage vote. Focus Area #5: Prevention and Crisis De-escalation in the K-12 Community
"What we do now:
• Mental Health First Aid
• Infant and Early Childhood Consultation
• Mobile mental health unit
• Outreach team on mental health
What we could do:
• Having an increased presence within schools
• Creating liaison/consultant who works with programs and staff to ID students who need support
• Provide best practices for building resiliency
• Expand eligibility criteria to receive services"
Spotlight on Focus Area #5: Prevention and Crisis De-escalation in the K-12 Community
What we do now:
• Mental Health First Aid
• Infant and Early Childhood Consultation
• Mobile mental health unit
• Outreach team on mental health
What we could do:
• Having an increased presence within schools
• Creating liaison/consultant who works with programs and staff to ID students who need support
• Provide best practices for building resiliency
• Expand eligibility criteria to receive services
Crip Camp may not be a win for the Oscars, but more importantly, it is a win for disability rights and visibility.
Have you seen the film?
It is available for free on YouTube.
On the heels of Woodstock, a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights. This spirited look at grassroots activism is e...
Over the Edge Flint 2021 Partner | Peckham was founded in 1976 to provide job training and competitive employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. They are committed to assisting job seekers secure and maintain long-term employment. peckham.org.
Over the Edge Flint 2021 Partner | Peckham was founded in 1976 to provide job training and competitive employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. They are committed to assisting job seekers secure and maintain long-term employment. peckham.org.
Over the Edge Flint 2021 Partner | Back to the Bricks attracts over 500,000 car show enthusiasts annually to Genesee County in August to celebrate our love of motor vehicles, and the area’s historic role in the automotive industry. https://backtothebricks.org/
Over the Edge Flint 2021 Partner | Back to the Bricks attracts over 500,000 car show enthusiasts annually to Genesee County in August to celebrate our love of motor vehicles, and the area’s historic role in the automotive industry. https://backtothebricks.org/
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has shared this impactful statement. The system isn't broken; it's working as it was designed at the expense of human lives. https://www.facebook.com/mymdrc/posts/10159579996973754
Joel Feick will be on Club 93.7 this morning talking about Over the Edge! Catch him on-air at 8 AM.
Joel Feick will be on Club 93.7 this morning talking about Over the Edge! Catch him on-air at 8 AM.
Did you catch Joel this morning on Cars 108 talking about Over the Edge? It sounds like we might have another Edger from the station! Welcome, Clay, to the premier accessible event of the summer!
Want to learn more about Over the Edge? Visit oteflint.com!
Do you still need your COVID-19 vaccine? The Disability Network can help you schedule your appointment. Call 810-742-1800 or send a message here on Facebook to schedule.
Source Booksellers and Detroit Disability Power are hosting a story time tomorrow!
TGIF!
Don't forget register to Join Source Booksellers and Detroit Disability Power for We Move Together Virtual Story Time.
Bring your children :)
Details below:
Sat April 17, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Authors: Kelly Fristch, Anne McGuire, Eduardo Trejos
Register to get zoom link:
https://bit.ly/ddpvstorytime
ASL INTERPRETATION PROVIDED
ID: Bold Text centered at the top reads "We move together virtual story time" on the left of is a picture of two parents, male and female with blond pigtails sitting on red and black plaid rug with a young male child in between her lap, watching a reader read a book with American Sign Language interpreter in red suit jacket sitting to the right of the book reader.
A civil rights win: Why people with disabilities now have better chance of landing a job
Here's truly something to celebrate: Dedicated funding to support people with disabilities who want to get back to work.
Our CEO, Luke Zelley, spoke with Lia Kamana this morning about Over the Edge. Thank you, Mid-Michigan NOW, for climbing to the top of a building to broadcast from the rooftops!
FLINT, Mich. - Imagine you're peering out over the edge of an 8-story building. Maybe your heart rate increases, blood rushes to your face... and you are faced with the question - are you ready to go over the edge? The Disability Network (TDN) is going Over the Edge for Flint for its third year on A...
Flint and Genesee County residents can get free rides to COVID vaccine appointments - Flint Beat
Genesee County, MI—Those who can’t drive or who don’t have transportation can now get a free ride to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment if scheduled
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We are a nonprofit Center for Independent Living that provides supports to the Genesee County community. At The Disability Network, Independent Living is a philosophy and a way of life. It is a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect. The Independent Living philosophy says that every person, regardless of disability, has the potential and the right to exercise individual self-determination.
Since 1992, we have worked to support the community with these five core services: Independent Living Skills development, Information and referral to community resources, Community and Youth Transitions, Peer Support and Advocacy (both systems and self). Our goal is to support people of any age and any disability in achieving their ideal of independent living.
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