Friends With Disabilities

05/06/2026

Good afternoon friends. Just wanted to give a reminder that anyone in Kalamazoo County 18 years of age or older with a PHYSICAL disability qualifies for friends with disabilities.
In case you didn't know the cities, townships, and villages in Kalamazoo County are
Kalamazoo Galesburg climax parchment Schoolcraft Westwood Portage
Richland
Scotts Vicksburg Augusta Eastwood
South Gull Lake
Comstock Northwest
Alamo Township Bradley Township Charleston Township
Climax Township Comstock Charter Township Cooper Township Kalamazoo Charter Township Oshtoemo Charter Township Pavilion Township Prairie Ronde Township Ross Township Schoolcraft Township
Texas Township Wakashima Township

If you live in one of these areas give us a call.

05/01/2026

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04/30/2026

Free dental clinic for all ages Friday July 12th and Saturday July 13th at Wings Event Center.

04/29/2026

A Community resource

Alabama

04/16/2026

Adults 18 & up with PHYSICAL DISABILITIES in Kalamazoo county

04/15/2026

A community resource for moms with disabilities.

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Join us as we explore racism, ableism & maternal health for Black moms with disabilities & moms of disabled kids, celebrating joy!

03/20/2026

We had a great time with all of you at Shakespeare's pub tonight. Can't wait for our next outing. Thanks to our world's greatest volunteers(FWD) and Macy for rocking our whole party by herself.

03/06/2026

Fwds beginning of the year kickoff was great. Shout out to Janey and the staff at ALIBI breakfast lunch dinner and bar for your great space and ADA hospitality. If you are in Kalamazoo County 18 and up with a physical disability come join the fun.

03/01/2026

Did you know: JOYCE JACKSON (1944- ) is regarded as Oklahoma television's first Black woman journalist. Joyce was a disability activist that lived with arthritis throughout her life. She is one of the vital protesters who took part in the nearly month long sit-ins that demanded the enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Her efforts led her and other disability activists to meet with the Carter administration to successfully implement Section 504 – the historical civil rights legislation that prohibits federally funded agencies, programs, and activities from discriminating against people with disabilities . Yes arthritis is a physical disability too. FWD

02/26/2026

ATTENTION ALL FWD MEMBERS: NEXT THURSDAY MARCH 5TH IS OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2026. RSVP WITH US ASAP TO ENSURE THAT YOU WILL BE COVERED WE NEE AN ACCURATE HEAD COUNT. Thanks FWD 😊

02/17/2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson
Was an American politician, Minister, and civil rights leader. Rev. Jackson was a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and in the 1980s reshaped Democratic politics with two galvanizing presidential campaigns. He died Tuesday at the age of 84.
What many people did not know is that Reverend Jesse Jackson had Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare, progressive neurological disorder.
The condition had caused severe mobility issues such as; stiff movements, and challenges with swallowing and eye movements. We celebrate his life not just as a great leader but a person with a physical disability and limitations.