Disability Network Southwest Michigan

07/25/2025

For those who've reached out with accessibility concerns for today's ADA event due to yesterday's rain, we can confirm that there's no flooding at the Farmers Market, in the parking lot, or in the street.

Here are a few pictures from last year's event - this year is sure to be the best one yet! See you soon! ☀️🎉

IDs are available in the caption of each photo.

07/25/2025

It's happening! Today is our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market and we can not wait to celebrate with you! Please join us in celebrating 35 years of the ADA, the federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs.

This **free** community gathering will include a short program and is open to the public. Lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will be plenty of accessible parking. We look forward to seeing you!

P.S. this is your chance for a meet and greet with our new CEO, Kelley Kellis! See you in a few hours!

ID: text: ADA Celebration 2025, Join Us!, 35 years,

07/24/2025

: On Thursdays, we highlight something we're thankful for. This week, we're thankful for our corporate sponsor, Advia Credit Union. Thank you Advia! Your support helps us make our community more inclusive and accessible.
ID: text: advia, credit union

07/24/2025

It's happening! Tomorrow is our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration, kicking off at 11:30 at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market . Did you go last year? If you didn't you missed out but don't worry, you have another chance in about 24 hours! This year the The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan mayor will honor us with a proclamation and we have so many fun activities planned and you can get your hands on one of our shirts! Plus, did we mention lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten-free options..**That means free food!** There will be plenty of accessible parking. Check out these pictures from last year. We had a blast! We look forward to seeing you!

ID: Three diverse people at the ADA celebration wearing "Disabled & Proud shirts.
ID: Two diverse people wearing shirts setting up for the ADA celebration.
ID: Two women wearing shirts smiling and having fun at the ADA celebration.

07/23/2025

Just in case you didn't see our last post. ⬇️ Our ADA celebration is this Friday! So many of you have asked how to get your hands on our shirts. If you show up on Friday, you'll finally get your chance to snag one. Here's a peek at what this year's shirts look like. See you there!

07/23/2025

We are just **two** days away from our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. Please join us in celebrating 35 years of the ADA, the federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs.

This **free** community gathering will include a short program and is open to the public. Lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will be plenty of accessible parking. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP HERE: https://loom.ly/unooyo8 or by contacting Miranda at (269) 345-1516 x120 or GrunwellM@dnswm.org

P.S. this is your chance for a meet and greet with our new CEO, Kelley Kellis!

ID: text: ADA Celebration 2025, Join Us!, 35 years,

07/22/2025

Have ya'll heard of ? We decided to move our Giving Day to July in honor of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This marked a landmark moment as the first comprehensive law to protect the rights of people with disabilities. Disability Network Southwest Michigan is proud to celebrate this epoch-making moment locally to remind the public that accessibility and inclusivity for all is a battle we continue to fight for daily. We're encouraging you to support us today or by:

1. going to our ADA celebration: https://loom.ly/unooyo8

2. OR you can donate here: https://loom.ly/9vq9nA0

Thank you for supporting us today on our !

ID: A diverse group of people in front of a skyline, text: GIVING TUESDAY, DN logo

07/21/2025

Kicking off this week with a shout out to this year's interns! This year they chose to advocate for in the Kalamazoo area. Check out this video they created on their social media account, Sense Able. https://loom.ly/oVxb-ko
Give them a follow! They did a great job and we're so proud of them. They graduate next Wednesday! Congrats interns!

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07/19/2025

Happy Weekend! If you're looking for something to do, come visit us today at the Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair! Click here for more info➡️ https://loom.ly/ExMoC5g We will be on site from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Stop by our booth and say hi!

Fairs and festivals Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair Posted by Jillian Fraze for Blindness and Low Vision Studies Learn new information, view product demonstrations, seek support and find assistance! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Parking is available in the main lot. View All WMU....

07/18/2025

The countdown is on! We're one week away from our Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. Please join us in celebrating 35 years of the ADA, the federal civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities. The ADA guarantees equal opportunities for people with disabilities to be employed, purchase goods and services, and participate in state and local government programs.

This **free** community gathering will include a short program and is open to the public. Lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. There will be plenty of accessible parking. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP HERE: https://loom.ly/unooyo8 or by contacting Miranda at (269) 345-1516 x120 or GrunwellM@dnswm.org

ID: text: ADA Celebration 2025, Join Us!, 35 years,

07/17/2025

: This year, on Thursdays, we'll highlight something we're thankful for. This Thursday, we have a BIG thank you to our Information & Referral Program Manager, Lisa Fuller. Lisa represented us at the Public Health Prepared Annual Summit at the University of Michigan. She was on a panel discussing strategies for creating disability-conscious emergency preparedness plans and policies that ensure access for all. Thank you, Lisa, for making the drive to Ann Arbor and representing our agency!

ID 1: A woman in a black shirt with glasses, Lisa Fuller, speaking into a microphone during a panel.
ID 2: A diverse group of people, including Lisa Fuller, speaking on a panel at the Public Health Prepared Annual Summit with a yellow background.