Rooting for Me - Planting Seeds of Growth
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Join us for an evening of creativity and self-growth!
Women ages 16+ (Trans & NB inclusive) are invited to paint flower pots and plant seeds – both in soil and in their personal journey. Connect, create, and cultivate new beginnings in a welcome and inspiring space.
All materials provided in advance.
Come ready to plant, paint, & flourish!
Registration required, see (website) link below.
This event is hosted by Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston & Disability EmpowHER Network

DNWML Buildings Closed - Staff available via phone or email
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23 | 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 8:30am to 12:00pm via phone or email.

Call for Art - Disability Pride Art Exhibition
2025-05-16, 2025-05-17, 2025-05-18, 2025-05-19, 2025-05-20, 2025-05-21, 2025-05-22, 2025-05-23 and 5 more dates | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Call for Art – In this Together: Joy & Interdependence in Disability Culture
Join us for our Third Annual Disability Pride Art Exhibition at DNWML.
This year’s exhibition celebrates the beauty of interdependence, the power of community, and the full spectrum of joy within disability culture. We are seeking artwork by disabled artists that reflects the richness of disabled lives – not as isolated stories of struggle or inspiration, but as nuanced and deeply connected, complex, and joyful experiences.
We welcome submissions across all mediums: including visual art, photography, sculpture, video, performance, sound art, mixed media, and more!
Submission deadline: June 8
Exhibition dates July 1 to Aug 15, 2025 during Disability Pride Month at the DNWML Washtenaw Office.
Check out the website (below) for more information and/or to submit a description of your art to consideration in the exhibition.
Check out the flyer: CALL FOR ART Dis Pride 25

DNWML Staff Remote - Buildings Closed
2025-05-19 | 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.

Movie Club
2025-05-19 16:00 - 17:00 | 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
4:00-5:00pm
Zoom
Date range: May 19 through August 11, 2025

Movie List:
May 19 – (TBD)
June 9 – (TBD)
July 14 – (TBD)
August 11 – (TBD)

DNWML Staff Art Show
2025-05-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Color Me Impressed!
Artwork by DNMWL staff: Dana DeBord, Rebecca Dooley, Kari Havenaar, Krystina Johnson, Claire Moore, Janeen Mussleman, & Will Purves
Come check out the art Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm
Reception June 3 from 1p to 2p
Virtual Exhibition & Audio Tour: dnwml.org/staffshow
Check out the flyer: Staff Art Show

Studio Be: Open Studio (in person)
2025-05-21 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
2025-05-21 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 Queer Connection
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, Virtual
The purpose of this group will be to provide a private and safe space for individuals who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community. This space is specifically for the LGBTQ community and therefore it will be closed.
This group will have various topics of discussion and identity intersecting with disability will be of the primary focus.
In the future there will be potential space carved out for guest speakers and individuals of the community to come in and talk about themselves, their experiences and or the work they do in the community.
This group is so that individuals of marginalized communities can come together over common identity and talk about their experiences and learn from each other as well.

DisScribe Writers Group
2025-05-22 09:30 - 10:45 | Zoom, Virtual
DisScribe Writers Group
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Are you hoping to improve your writing and editing skills?
Do you need a buddy to keep you on track with your writing goals?
Our open writing group is dedicated to supporting and empowering the creative writing efforts of individuals with disabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, DisScribe offers a welcoming space for sharing ideas, honing your craft, and connecting with fellow writers.
Join us for inspiring workshops, collaborative writing sessions, and valuable feedback that celebrates diverse voices and stories.
Let’s create together!
Download program flyer here: DisScribe Flyer
Specific Thursdays 9:30-10:45am via Zoom
CONTACT/REGISTER
Will – info below

Theatre BE - Mini Session
2025-05-22 15:30 - 17:00 | Washtenaw DNWML, 3941 Research Park Dr, Ann Arbor, 48108, United States
Join Theatre Be as we laugh and learn together!
We’ll be spending each week in this mini session playing theatre games, exploring scene building and improv, and expressing ourselves through acting. We’ll have a supportive and friendly environment where the rules are simple: BE yourself and BE encouraging!
There will NOT be a performance in the mini session; instead we will be having and end of session party for our company!
Every Thursday from May 1 to June 5. June 5th will be the End-of-Session Party
Ages 14+ and all abilities welcome.
No registration required
Program Flyer:Theatre Be Mini Session

DNWML CLOSED
2025-05-26
Memorial Day

Nature's Nurture
2025-05-27 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
