Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston

In-person Art Class: Open Studio
2023-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor 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.

Monroe: Drop-in Computer Lab Hours
2023-07-05 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-21 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-07 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-31 11:30 - 15:30, 2023-05-24 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.

DNWML CLOSED
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
July Fourth Holiday.

Virtual Art Class: Open Studio
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-22 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-06-01 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-05-25 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.

Caring Connections for Parents with Disabilities
2023-06-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-30 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.

Virtual Tuesday Games
2023-06-20 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!

Camp New Horizons: Youth Sports Week
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-22 15:00 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Disability Network is happy to announce Camp New Horizons, a day camp for youth with disabilities. Camp New Horizons will take place over two weeks this summer where youth can engage with one another, learn new skills, and broaden their horizons. Youth with disabilities ages 16-26.
Sports Week: June 19 -June 22
Camp Horizon’s sports week is brought to you in partnership with U of M Adaptive Sports. Each day campers will get to engage in a different accessible sport including sitting volleyball, basketball, personal fitness, and culminating in a group bicycle outing at Gallup Park.
Art Week: July 31 – August 3
Campers will experiment with new materials, learn about process-driven techniques, and collaborate on a mural at our Ann Arbor office, in the community garden.
REGISTER BELOW.

DNWML CLOSED
2023-06-19 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Honoring Juneteenth Holiday.*
*Summer Camp will still be held.

Your World: Navigating Life with Blindness and Low Vision
2023-06-07 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: Mark (734-889-9670) or Renee (734-889-9370)

Theatre Program
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

In-person Art Class: Guided Sessions
2023-06-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States

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

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Disability Pride Exhibition
2023-05-25 - 2023-06-21 | Washtenaw/Ann Arbor 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.
