Movie Club
2025-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, Virtual
Watch a movie, then chat with folks! Join DNWML Movie Club!
How does it work? Each month, watch a planned movie on your own time, and then we get together virtually to talk about it and have some fun! It’s that easy! Movie club sessions include trivia, thought-provoking questions, and laughter.
Monthly on Mondays
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Zoom
Date range: May 19 through August 11, 2025
Anna will let you know the movie to watch for each club meeting.

Your World: Navigating Life with Blindness and Low Vision
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Your World: Navigating Life with Blindness and Low Vision
Join us on Zoom for a welcoming discussion group for people who are blind or experiencing vision loss. Topics will be participant-driven and sessions will empower group members to embrace their self-identities and individuality as people with low vision, while strengthening belonging and community inclusion. Your World is a group where we discuss different topics involving navigating life with low vision. We share resources, tips, and perspectives to help us enhance the quality and autonomy of our lives. Group facilitators are professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who experience blindness or vision loss. Assistive technology support will be available.
Your World meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:00pm.
Anyone over 18 with low vision or blindness can participate.
Contacts: Renee (734-889-9370)

Download program flyer here: Your World Flyer

SCI Virtual Meet Up: Spinal Solidarity
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom, Virtual
SCI Virtual Meet Up: Spinal Solidarity
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.
Download program flyer here: Spinal Solidarity Flyer

DNWML Closed for Staff Event
2025-06-11 10:30 - 14:30
All DNWML offices will be closed for a Staff Event.

Plantability Garden Club
2025-06-11 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-06-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Come grow with us!
Our Plantability Gardening Club, led by passionate Master Gardener trainee, Maiyah, invites our nature-loving community members to enjoy the outdoors, explore different plant types, and lean hands-on plant care in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to gardening or already have a green thumb, this is a great way to connect with nature, build skills, and cultivate community
What to bring
To stay comfortable and prepared, please bring:
– A water bottle
– Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
– Weather-appropriate clothing
– Gardening gloves, if you have them
All experience levels are welcome.
Let’s grow something beautiful together!
Check out the program flyer: Plantability Flyer

Studio Be: Guided Sessions (in person) SPECIAL
2025-06-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Studio Be: Guided Sessions (in person)
Make art (and friends!) and learn about artists and new techniques in a relaxed social environment. Rotating through different media, we explore materials and processes in a guided manner. No previous experience is necessary. Materials provided.
FOR JUNE: Playing with Watercolor with Guest Facilitator Amy Everett
Learn how to let the paint do its own thing with this unique form of painting!
We’ll start out learning about all the odd quirks that make watercolor paint unique, and then go on to use common household items to create fabulous textures, as well as combining watercolor with other art media to further enhance your art. We’ll be focusing on fun, experimentation and learning new skills each class!
DATES: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: tinyurl.com/StudioBeWatercolor
About the Guest Facilitator Artist
Amy Everett is a lifetime artist and professional graphic designer. Diagnosed with MS in 2006 and finding the Disability Network shortly afterwards, art has always provided a wonderful escape for her. She hopes you’ll enjoy the experimentation process and love the unexpected creations we’ll discover together in this workshop series.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!

Download and print the flyer: Playing with Watercolor flyer (1)

General Peer Support Group
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, Virtual
A space designed for conversation and support,
Join our inclusive peer support group. We’re gathering monthly for enriching discussions covering a wide array of topics that touch all aspects of our lives.
Our community is open and welcoming to individuals of any disability, gender, race, or ethnicity. Join us as a valued member of our diverse and compassionate community!
The General Peer Support Group meets virtually once a month from 2pm to 3pm.
To register please contact Kari@dnwml.org
Download program flyer here: General Peer Support Group Flyer

DNWML Buildings Closed - Staff available via phone or email
2025-06-13, 2025-06-20, 2025-06-27 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
All DNWML offices are closed to the public on Fridays.
Staff is available from 9:00am to 11:30am via phone or email.

Sweet Circle Oreos & Candy Club
2025-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Join us for the spring/summer session of Sweet Circle, where we’ll talk cookies, candy, and living with disability.
Sweet Circle is s fun and fantastic opportunity to sample new candy adn cookie flavors and socialize with your peers. Using Oreos and candy as our conversation piece, we will discuss our opinions on seasonal varieties while considering our own personal flavor profiles as individuals.
– Are you double-stuffed compassion, sandwiched with advocacy cookies?
– Maybe you’re dipped in caramel charisma and sprinkled with anxiety?
– Maybe you’re sweet and salty?
– Any combination is welcome!
Each participant will be responsible for purchasing their own candy and cookies for each session
Meet virtually (via Zoom) on the 2nd Friday of each month from 11a to 12p
– May 9
– June 13
– July 11
– August 8
Contact Anna (see info below) to RSVP and get specifics on candy and cookie selections for each month.
Check out the program flyer: Sweet Circle flyer

DNWML Staff Remote - Buildings Closed
2025-06-16, 2025-06-23, 2025-06-30 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
All DNWML offices are closed to the public on Mondays.
Staff is available from 8:30am to 4:30pm via phone or email.

Digital Skills Training @ Ann Arbor District Libraries
2025-06-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Traverwood Branch, 333 Traverwood Dr,, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
The People with Disabilities & Senior’s Guide to the Internet
– This presentation will focus on common questions about the internet that DNWML staff hears from seniors and people with disabilities. We’ll define and explain basic internet terminology and give you a chance to ask any questions in a judgement-free learning space.
No question is too embarrassing to ask!
This training will meet in the Program Room of the Traverwood Branch.
Open to all ages and abilities.
Check out the program flyer: Digital Skills Training Flyer

Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
2025-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
Make art and learn about artists and new techniques in a relaxed social environment. Drop-in, open studio style. Try a new material and experiment in the studio alongside your friends.
To receive weekly Art Programming email updates, contact Claire!
Download and print the flyer: Art Program Brochure

Under the Umbrella
2025-06-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Monroe DNWML, 1070 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, MI, 48161, United States
Enjoy pride without barriers; connect, share, and thrive!
A group centered around chosen family, connection, and mutual support. A space for every identity and every ability.
Individuals with intersectional identities who also have a disability, as well as friends and family members, are invited to offer support, guidance, and resources.
Discuss experiences, bond over common ground, and learn from each other.
A Bi-weekly meetings in-person at the DWNML Monroe office.
Check out the program flyer: Under The Umbrella flyer

The Lavender Archive
2025-06-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Virtual
A private space for underserved individuals to express pride freely – a space for every identity and ability.
We’re here to provide multifaceted support for individuals with intersectional identities who also have a disability.
We’ll have various topics of discussion and occasional guests, encouraging members to bond over common identities, share their experiences, and learn from each other.
Ages 18+
Registration link below (see website)
Feel free to contribute ideas for discussion topics or interests.
Check out the flyer: Lavender Archive Flyer

DNWML CLOSED
2025-06-19
Juneteenth

Theatre BE - Summer 2025
2025-06-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2025-06-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Let’s create, rehearse, and enjoy theatre magic together!
There will theatre games, script-writing, costume design, singing, dancing, and friendship, ending with an exciting performance opportunity!
We’ll be partnering with the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, where you’ll get to take part in a performance for an audience of friends and the general public. Join us for a special summertime session!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please indicate on registration form whether or not you plan to participate in the final performance. See “website” below for link.

Every Thursday from June 19 to August 14. Breaks on July 3 and July 10.
Dress Rehearsal at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre: Thursday August 21 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Performance at the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre: Saturday August 23, Matinee Time TBD
Ages 14+ and all abilities welcome.
Program Flyer: Theatre Be Summer 2025 flyer

Nature's Nurture
2025-06-24 12:30 - 14:00 | Zoom, Virtual
Grow with us and discover nature’s benefits with Nature Nurture!
We’ll be cultivating curiosity with this seasonal appreciation of nature.

Collaborative exploration
Gardening and horticulture learning opportunities & experiences
Peer discussions

Virtual meetings on the last Tuesday of the month from 12:30pm to 2pm.
All inclusive, 18+ audience.
Registration required, see (website) link below
Download & print the flyer: Nature’s Nurture flyer

DNWML Closed
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
All DNWML offices will be closed from 10am to 12pm for a Staff Meeting.

!DN! RPG Club
2025-07-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Come Adventuring With Us!
Do you enjoy tabletop role-playing games?
Are you interested in meeting fellow gamers, or perhaps becoming a Games Master (GM) or creating your own RPG content?
Join us twice a monthly for sci-fi and fantasy adventures!
– Drop-in sessions – come once in a while or every time!
– No experience needed
– No materials needed or rules to buy; all materials will be supplied for you
– Ages 18+
Select Wednesdays, 12:30p to 2:30p
In-person session at DNWML – Washtenaw Office
To register, join the mailing list, and/or save a seat in advance contact Will (william@dnwml.org)
Program flyer: RPG Club Flyer

DNWML CLOSED
2025-07-04
Independence Day
