ADA Michigan

09/05/2025

Join the Southwest and Great Lakes ADA Centers on Sept. 17th at 2-3:30pm for a legal update on associational discrimination in the education and employment environments. https://bit.ly/4lXVFdx

08/07/2025

The next session of the Arts-n-Rec Webinar Series on August 14th will explore the practical side of ADA access and learn how to empower front-line staff to welcome guests with disabilities through the inclusive framework of Service First. Rooted in the Social Model of Disability, this session emphasizes hospitality, flexibility, and care in every guest interaction. https://bit.ly/4orwYJ3

07/29/2025

The Help America Vote Act created the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission and the right for voters with disabilities to mark, cast and verify their ballots privately and independently. This webinar will cover data related to polling place accessibility during the 2024 election, including election-supporting technologies. Presenters will discuss standards related to polling place accessibility such as the Voluntary Voting Systems Guidelines. https://bit.ly/4mp4TjX

07/24/2025

Disability Network Eastern Michigan is presenting a free virtual workshop on digital accessibility on August 19th.
https://bit.ly/4kUkGG0

07/24/2025

Free posters to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the ADA are available from the Great Lakes ADA Center. https://www.adagreatlakes.org/WebForms/PosterOrderForm/

07/23/2025

Celebrating the ADA Across Michigan!

Join Disability Network Michigan and our partners all across the state this July as we honor the Americans with Disabilities Act with events that build community, raise awareness, and celebrate progress. From Saginaw to Grand Rapids, Monroe to Muskegon—there is an event near you! Find your local celebration in the graphic below and mark your calendar!

Also be sure to go to the CILs’ websites for more details about the events.



(Alt text: Graphic titled 'ADA Events/Celebrations – July 2025' by Disability Network Michigan. It displays a calendar-style list of ADA events hosted by regional Disability Network centers across Michigan. Each event includes the date, time, host organization, and location.

Key events:

July 16, 4–7 PM: Disability Network Mid-Michigan at Haithco Park, Saginaw.
July 17, 12–2 PM: Superior Alliance for Independent Living at Burns Landing Beach, Big Bay.
July 18, 1–3 PM: Washtenaw Monroe Livingston at Father Cairns Park, Monroe.
July 23, 4–7 PM: Disability Advocates of Kent County, Grand Rapids.
July 23, 4-7 PM: Disability Network Wayne County Detroit.
July 24 includes multiple events: disAbility Connections (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM) in Jackson Oakland-Macomb (11 AM–2 PM) in Pontiac Thumb Region (11 AM–1 PM) in Lapeer West Michigan (12:30–3:30 PM) in Muskegon Capital Area (11 AM–2 PM) in Lansing

July 25: Southwest Michigan (11:30 AM–1:30 PM) at Kalamazoo Farmer’s MarketThe Disability Network (11 AM–1 PM) at Powers Catholic High School, Flint

July 26: Lakeshore (12–4 PM) at Moran Park, HollandWashtenaw Monroe Livingston (12–5 PM) at Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor.) and (10am-4pm) Disability Network
Northern Michigan

07/22/2025

Join us for our Annual ADA Day on July 25 from 11-1 at Powers Catholic High School and enjoy free lunch, dancing, accessible bikes, community resources, and more! We hope to see you there!

07/22/2025

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

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07/22/2025

🎉 Join us for our ADA Celebration on Saturday, 7/26/25 from 12-5 PM at our Washtenaw office!

Enjoy free food, fun activities, info tables, live entertainment, and fun for all ages! 🌈

Come celebrate disability pride, inclusion, and community with us!


Image Description: A colorful flyer invites the public to "ADAPALOOZA 35 – Annual ADA Celebration," hosted by Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston. The event takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12-5pm at DNWML's Washtenaw office 3941 Research Park Dr., Ann Arbor, MI. The design features festive blue, orange, and green banners with star accents

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

🎉 You're Invited to Our ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕛 12:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Moran Park | Holland, MI

Join Disability Network Lakeshore for a fun, family-friendly celebration honoring 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act! This FREE event is open to people of all abilities and will include:

✨ A brief presentation honoring the ADA
🌭 Complimentary hot dog lunch (while supplies last)
🎨 Arts & crafts stations
🎶 Live music by Nate Dill
🤝 Access to community resources & partner organizations

✅ Learn more & RSVP here:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1G6TEesHrs/

Click “Going” to let us know you’ll be there or “Interested” to stay in the loop with event updates.

Let’s come together to celebrate progress, inclusion, and community — we can't wait to see you there!

07/21/2025

Join a live session to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Test your knowledge by answering questions about the ADA and learn some interesting facts about the law. Whether you are a newcomer or someone who works with the ADA on a regular basis, this event will be a fun and interactive way to honor the legacy of this historic disability civil rights law. https://bit.ly/4m4SnG0