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SUMMARY:Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Music Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network West Michigan is excited to invite you to our next Ignite Fire peer group!\n\nIgnite Fire is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (aged 16-26) with disabilities to connect. It’s a chance to share and discuss issues\, concerns\, hopes\, dreams\, and goals with peers.\n\n\n\nTopic: Music Therapy\n\n  \nWhat attendees can expect: \n\n\nHow are we feeling/ Check-in\n\n\nTalking over the ground rules for the meeting\n\n\nCasual conversation/hangout\n\n\nDiscussion of our next event\n\n\n\nParents and caregivers are also welcome!\n 
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/musictherapy-2/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Fire (Muskegon)
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Urban Accessible Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network West Michigan is excited to invite you to our next Ignite Fire peer group!\n\n\nIgnite Fire is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (aged 16-26) with disabilities to connect. It’s a chance to share and discuss issues\, concerns\, hopes\, dreams\, and goals with peers.\n\n\nTopic: Urban Accessible Gardening \n\n  \n  \nWhat attendees can expect: \n\n\nHow are we feeling/ Check-in\nTalking over the ground rules for the meeting\nUrban Accessible Gardening (Presenter/Activity)\nCasual conversation/hangout\nDiscussion of our next event\n\n\nParents and caregivers are also welcome! \nSee you soon?!
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/gardening/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Fire (Muskegon)
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series: Disability Pride Month
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Series: Disability Pride Month \nWhy is this topic important? \nDisability Pride Month\, celebrated each July\, is a valuable opportunity to recognize and celebrate the history\, achievements\, and experiences of the disability community. This month highlights how societal attitudes and practices have impacted people with disabilities throughout history\, often intersecting with other marginalized groups\, such as women and people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. \nIn this training\, participants will learn about: \n\nWho is Disability Network West Michigan?\nUnderstanding the definition of disability.\nWhat is Disability Pride Month & why does it matter?\nIntroducing the ADA\nDisability Pride Flag History\nWhere Do we go from here?\n\nWho will benefit from this training? \n\nEmployers\, government agencies\, schools\, health care\, non-profit\, and for-profit businesses. We can present to any audience.\n\n 
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/lunch-learn-series-disability-pride-month/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Zine (Scrapbook page) Creation
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network West Michigan is excited to invite you to our next Ignite Fire peer group!\n\nIgnite Fire is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (aged 16-26) with disabilities to connect. It’s a chance to share and discuss issues\, concerns\, hopes\, dreams\, and goals with peers.\n\nTopic: Zine (Scrapbook page) Creation \n\nWhat attendees can expect: \n\n\nHow are we feeling/ Check-in\n\n\nTalking over the ground rules for the meeting\n\n\nCasual conversation/hangout\n\n\nDiscussion of our next event\n\nParents and caregivers are also welcome!\n\nYou can also RSVP using the ticket button on this event or by calling 231-722-0088 | A virtual option will also be available for those who would like to join the conversation\, but you have to register to let us know you’d be interested in attending virtually\, so we know where to send the linkWe hope to see you soon!
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/zine-creation/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Fire (Muskegon)
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Kid's Food Basket Bag Decoration
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network West Michigan is excited to invite you to our next Ignite Fire peer group!\n\nIgnite Fire is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (aged 16-26) with disabilities to connect. It’s a chance to share and discuss issues\, concerns\, hopes\, dreams\, and goals with peers.\n\nTopic: Kid’s Food Basket Bag Decoration\n\nWhat attendees can expect: \n\n\nHow are we feeling/ Check-in\n\n\nTalking over the ground rules for the meeting\n\n\nCasual conversation/hangout\n\n\nDiscussion of our next event\n\nParents and caregivers are also welcome!\n\nYou can also RSVP using the ticket button on this event or by calling 231-722-0088 | A virtual option will also be available for those who would like to join the conversation
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/ignite-fire-muskegon-county-topic-kids-food-basket-bag-decoration/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Fire (Muskegon)
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series: Transportation Options and Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Series: Transportation Options and Barriers \nWhy is this topic important? \nAccessible transportation is fundamental for independent living. It empowers individuals to travel freely and participate fully in their communities. Unfortunately\, significant barriers often prevent people with disabilities from accessing the transportation they need. \nIn this training\, participants will learn about: \n\nWho is Disability Network West Michigan?\nUnderstanding the definition of disability.\nExploring the concept of accessible transportation.\nReviewing various accessible transportation options available in the Muskegon area.\nIdentifying and discussing the unique barriers associated with each option.\nExploring potential solutions and next steps.\n\nWho will benefit from this training? \n\nEmployers\, government agencies\, schools\, health care\, non-profit\, and for-profit businesses. We can present to any audience.
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/lunch-learn-series-transportation-options-and-barriers/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
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SUMMARY:Work Incentives Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Work Incentives \nThis presentation is designed to help people with disabilities who want to work while keeping their Social Security benefits. We’ll explain Social Security Work Incentives—what they are\, how they work\, and how to know if they’re being used in your case. This is important for anyone getting SSI or SSDI and thinking about working. \nWho will benefit from this training? Case managers\, payees\, people receiving benefits\, and anyone helping someone with disabilities who wants to work. \nContact: \nKaren Wynne | (231)-332-4036 | karenw@disabilitynetworkwm.org \nLunch will be provided to in-person attendees | Please RSVP\, so we know how many lunches to buy \n 
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/work-incentives/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ignite Fire: Muskegon County | Topic: Banking Basics (4Front Credit Union)
DESCRIPTION:Disability Network West Michigan is excited to invite you to our next Ignite Fire peer group!\n\nIgnite Fire is a great opportunity for youth and young adults (aged 16-26) with disabilities to connect. It’s a chance to share and discuss issues\, concerns\, hopes\, dreams\, and goals with peers.\n\nTopic: Banking Basics Presentation |  4Front Credit Union | Pizza\n\nWhat attendees can expect: \n\n\nHow are we feeling/ Check-in\n\n\nTalking over the ground rules for the meeting\n\n\nCasual conversation/hangout * Time permitting\n\n\nDiscussion of our next event\n\nParents and caregivers are also welcome!\n\nYou can also RSVP using the ticket button on this event or by calling 231-722-0088 | A virtual option will also be available
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/ignite-fire-muskegon-county-topic-banking-basics-4front-credit-union/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ignite Fire (Muskegon)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Series: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEI&A) Training
DESCRIPTION:Lunch & Learn Series: Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEI&A) Training \nWhat Is DEI&A Training? \n\nFor communities to be truly Diverse\, Equitable\, and Inclusive\, they also need to be Accessible to all. People with disabilities are the largest minority group and are often left out of D\, E\, and I conversations and initiatives\, which is why we emphasize adding the A for Accessibility.\n\nParticipants Will Learn About the Following Topics: \n\nThe definition of disability\nDisability as it pertains to DEI&A\nRespectful interactions\nInclusion\nAbleism\nCenters for Independent Living and the IL Philosophy\n\nWho Will Benefit From This Training: \n\nEmployers\, government agencies\, schools\, health care\, non-profit\, and for-profit businesses. We can present to any audience.
URL:https://disabilitynetworkwm.org/event/lunch-learn-series-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility-deia-training/
LOCATION:United Way of the Lakeshore: Yellow Room\, 31 E Clay Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
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