Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston

Disability Network + Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Plein Air Art Series
2023-05-08 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-05-22 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Mondays, 1:30-3:00pm
MAY 2023
o 5/8 – DNWML: Foundational drawing class
o 5/22 – TRI: Drawing horses from observation
o Register: tinyurl.com/MayHorseArt
JUNE 2023
o 6/12- DNWML: Foundational photography class
o 6/26 – TRI: Photographing horses
o Register: tinyurl.com/JuneHorseArt
JULY 2023
o 7/10 – DNWML: Foundational mosaics class
o 7/24 – TRI: Recreating horses in mosaics
o Register: tinyurl.com/JulyHorseArt
Therapeutic Riding, Inc and Disability Network are collaborating to bring art and horses to both organizations’ participants. Registrants will learn foundational art (drawing and photography) techniques at our Ann Arbor DNWML office, then venture to TRI for plein air/from observation making. Our goal is to cross-expose regular participants from both organizations to the other’s amazing programming.
Staff contact: Claire – claire@dnwml.org

In-person Art Class: Guided Sessions
2023-05-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
In-person Art Class
Make art and learn about artists and new techniques in a relaxed social environment. Rotating through different media, we explore materials and techniques in a guided manner. No previous experience is necessary. Materials provided.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire.

Caring Connections for Parents with Disabilities
2023-05-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Caring Connections for Parents w/ Disabilities

This is a caring and supportive space for disabled parents to share their struggles and joys as parents. We share stories, strategies, and resources. Further, we grow in our pride and identities as disabled people while navigating life as parents and caregivers.
Contacts: Renee and Celleste
Caring Connections meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-8:00pm.

In-person Art Class: Open Studio
2023-05-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States

Monroe: Drop-in Computer Lab Hours
2023-05-10 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-17 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-24 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-31 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-07 11:30 - 15:30 | Monroe DNWML, 1070 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, United States
Drop-in access, support, and/or help at the Monroe Office.

Virtual Art Class: Open Studio
2023-05-11 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-05-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Virtual Art Class: Open Studio
Stop by the “studio” and work on your art in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Enjoy making progress on your own individual projects while chatting with friends or getting feedback on your work. Although there are no set instructions for either open studio session, feel free to bring a question to class or ask for support while we’re all making art alongside each other.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire.

Theatre Program
2023-05-15 17:30 - 18:45, 2023-05-22 17:30 - 18:45, 2023-06-05 17:30 - 18:45 | Zoom, Virtual
Virtual Theatre Kickoff!
Mondays, 5:30-6:45 PM
Are you ready to show off your star potential?! Are you loud or quiet? Love being in front of people or with just a few good friends? Theatre is for YOU!! Come meet new friends and get to know the art of theatre: performance-acting, dancing, singing & movement; skill building; and more! Share your ideas for the hybrid theatre program starting this May. Join us virtually on Zoom by registering here.
Staff contact: Robin Bennett Robin@dnwml.org or 734-889-9380
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/LVKDGLHgNd

Virtual Tuesday Games
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Third Tuesday of each month 4-5p.m. on Zoom

May 16th
June 20th
July 18th

All ages and abilities.
Join us online for Tuesday Games! There will be new themes monthly, starting May 16th, so be sure to follow our Facebook @DisabilityNetworkWML or Instagram @dn_wml for what’s in store! Join as a team or play on your own, take score or just play for fun, the choice is yours. You will always get to decide what kind of games we will explore!

OREO Club
2023-05-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Virtual
OREO Club: Organized Recreational Eating Occasion Club
We’re getting together to explore each month’s flavor, connect with other people, and engage in great discussions. We’ll talk cookies and life, create Oreo-themed artwork, and collaborate on a customized Oreo order to share. Oreo cookies will be provided for pick-up at the Washtenaw/Ann Arbor CIL each month.
Oreo Club meets on the third Friday of every month on Zoom, from 3:00-4:00 pm.

SCI Virtual Meet Up
2023-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom, Virtual
SCI Virtual Meet Up
Living with a spinal cord injury can be challenging in many ways. Join us to connect with others with SCI, get help tackling your own needs, and provide help and advice to others.
This group meets the second Tuesday of the month, 12:00-1:30pm.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Disability Pride Exhibition
2023-05-25 - 2023-06-21 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Gallery Be @ Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Disability Pride ExhibitionJune 30, 2023 – August 4, 2023
Show us YOUR PRIDE! What makes you, YOU?
Open to all disabled artists, working in all media!*
APPLY NOW
Share work speaking to your disability experience at a disability-centered gallery space, during Disability Pride month AND our annual Americans with Disabilities Act Picnic.
Apply by June 21!
Contact Claire with questions.
*If submitting video/time-based media, you may have to provide a monitor or additional equipment.

DNWML CLOSED
2023-05-29 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Memorial Day Holiday.
