Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston

12/19/2025

DNWML offices will be closed December 22, 2025 to January 3, 2026. We hope to see you in the New Year! Happy Holidays!

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12/17/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Empowered Parent IEP Course, three Mondays at 4:30pm starting January 26. Registrations accepted 12/17 - 1/8 (or when full)

This IEP Course provides action steps to apply the information to your own child’s IEP. Together, we’ll learn how to:

✔️Speak up confidently in your child’s IEP meetings
✔️Understand your rights and the IEP process
✔️Collaborate effectively with the school team
✔️Address concerns in a productive, positive way

🔗 Parents whose children receive special education services are invited to register for the Empowered Parent IEP Course at https://tinyurl.com/IEP2026Winter

Can't make this session?
Mark your calendar to join us for the final IEP Course of the year on May 5, three Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:30am. Registration opens 4/8.

Visit our website calendar for full details, easy registration, and additional webinar topics. https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

12/17/2025

Did you know that we started an advocacy blog this year? The Breakthrough Blog is written by our Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot. They just wrote a lovely year in review. Check it out on our website.

The Breakthrough Advocacy Blog #7 Dec 8, 2025 The Breakthrough Year in Review and Survey Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter Hello readers, I have had many people this year tell me how helpful this year’s blog posts have been in understanding policy issues, and I am so ...

12/16/2025

Sweet & Salty Circle is back for another round in 2026! Join us on selected Fridays via Zoom to snack and chat!

January 23
February 20
March 20
April 17

Contact anna@dnwml.org

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12/15/2025

DNWML & Disability Network Eastern Michigan are teaming up for a Learn ASL Musical Theatre Workshop!

In this class focusing on learning ASL, you'll learn that music isn't just for listening; it's about telling a story through facial expression and creative phrasing through sign language. And in this 6-week workshop, it's an opportunity for people with disabilities to start or continue nurturing their sign language skills in harmony with new friends. Come to learn and prepare for a sign language performance of an all-group song and optional solos/duets!

All sign language proficiencies welcome. A certified interpreter from Disability Network Eastern Michigan will be partnering with DNWML Theatre Be Director Robin Bennett to present this workshop.

Participants are expected to register for ALL 6 weekly classes and an online performance on March 2 at 7 PM. Participants must live in the DNEM or DNWML service areas. LIMITED SPACE!

Weekly Mondays 3-4pm January 26-March 2.

Registration required: tinyurl.com/DNTheatreASL

Contact robin@dnwml.org

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12/11/2025

DN RPG Club

Special Session December 17!
How 2 Start & Rock as a Game Master (GM)
or Dungeon Master (DM)

Thinking of starting as a GM? Want to hone your mad skills? Join Will and your RPG pals for two hours of advice, tools, tips, and tricks. All levels of experience are welcome to get your game on! Gifts, treats, and laughter abound!

Contact
william@dnwml.org

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12/11/2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 our offices will close at 11am for an all staff meeting.

Drop-in hours will resume on Tuesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:00am in Washtenaw and Monroe offices.

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12/10/2025

In this class focusing on learning ASL, you'll learn that music isn't just for listening; it's about telling a story through facial expression and creative phrasing through sign language. And in this 6-week workshop, it's an opportunity for people with disabilities to start or continue nurturing their sign language skills in harmony with new friends. Come to learn and prepare for a sign language performance of an all-group song and optional solos/duets!

All abilities and sign language proficiencies welcome. A certified interpreter from Disability Network Eastern Michigan will be partnering with DNWML Theatre Be Director Robin Bennett to present this workshop.

Participants are expected to register for ALL 6 weekly classes and an online performance on March 2 at 7 PM. Participants must live in the DNEM or DNWML service areas. LIMITED SPACE!

Weekly, Mondays 3-4 PM
Virtual Sessions
January 26 - March 2, 2026
Performance: March 2 at 7 PM

Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/DNTheatreASL

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12/10/2025

Our Washtenaw county office is closed due to weather today. Our staff are available via phone and email. Call us at 734-971-0277.

Stay safe everyone!

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12/08/2025

At DNWML, we’re proud to support people with disabilities on their employment journey—through Ticket to Work with ADEN, benefits counseling with CMH & B2W, and tools like job search support and referrals.

We’re here for your employment goals!
Connect with us at info@dnwml.org or 734-971-0277

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12/06/2025

TODAY! Final Holiday Market, be sure to stop in today from 1-4 at our Washtenaw office. Come get your holiday shopping done and support local artists with disabilities!

• Pottery/ceramics
• Cards
• Textiles/wearables
• Paper quilling
• Jewelry
• Paintings
• Photographs
• Small sculptures

INFO
$5 suggested entry donation

Saturday, December 6
1:00-4:00pm
Free gift wrapping available

On-site at DNWML
3941 Research Park Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

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