Disability Network Eastern Michigan

11/14/2025

NEW LOCATION for Veteran's Services Awareness!

Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM for our free monthly educational series. This month, Ryan McCann, Director and Accredited County Veterans Service Officer with St. Clair County Department of Veteran Affairs (SCCVA), will share how SCCVA helps veterans and their families access benefits from federal, state, and local agencies.

📍Attend in person at Disability Network Eastern Michigan, 4040 24th Ave., Fort Gratiot, MI (new location)
💻 Or join us virtually on Zoom.
🔗RSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/3rdThursdayNovember

11/13/2025

Everyday accessibility matters. Target is rolling out new self-checkout systems made to better serve customers who are blind or have low vision.

🔗https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/09/30/target-works-to-boost-accessibility-at-stores/31651/

It’s a reminder that intentional design benefits everyone.

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News link preview from Disability Scoop with the title “Target Works To Boost Accessibility At Stores.” The preview image shows a man using a self-checkout machine at a Target store. The description reads: “In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide.”

In a first-of-its-kind move, Target says it is making self-checkout more accessible to people with disabilities at locations nationwide.

11/10/2025

Disability Network Eastern Michigan's offices will be closed on Veterans Day. We remember and honor all who have served.

11/07/2025

Good news about SNAP!

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has directed its SNAP EBT vendor to begin issuing full benefits to recipients as soon as funding is received from the federal government.

According to the MDHHS, after a successful appeal by the FNS, SNAP recipients who normally receive benefits on the third, fifth or seventh of the month should get their full SNAP allotment within 48 hours of the state receiving their funds. More at the link in the comments.

11/06/2025

Can you tell the difference between smoke and carbon monoxide alarms—and when it’s time to change the batteries?

• Learn the Sounds of Safety: https://tinyurl.com/5252f22b

• Learn the Sounds of Safety (with audio description): https://tinyurl.com/ywsemcwj

Learn about the different sounds smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarms make, and the sounds they make when batteries need to be replaced. When you hear the ...

11/05/2025

Check out DNEM's October Monthly Review videos on YouTube!

• Voiceover version: https://youtu.be/naMd1tHndMc

• Music version: https://youtu.be/hny1qGWsH-c

Check out our Monthly Review video showing photos of activities and events that occurred during September of 2025.Chapters:0:00 Adaptive Cycling0:29 Nature W...

11/03/2025

Reminder! Turning the clock back is the ideal time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.
• Test alarms monthly.
• Change 9-volt alarm batteries yearly.
• Replace CO detectors every 5-7 years.
• Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.

If you need a new smoke detector, contact the American Red Cross: https://tinyurl.com/y79vudc7

10/31/2025

Disability Network Eastern Michigan's Troy office will be closed on Monday, November 3, 2025, for building maintenance. However, you can still call us. The building will reopen on Tuesday.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Disability Network Eastern Michigan’s offices will close at noon today. Have fun and stay safe trick-or-treating!

10/30/2025

💡 Build Resources for a Better Life!

If you live in or near Huron County, DNEM’s Getting Ahead program is your chance to take control of your financial future. This 16-session workshop helps participants build resources, set goals, increase financial literacy, and make lasting changes toward stability and success.

Benefits include:

✅ Tools to transform your personal life
✅ Light refreshments during sessions
✅ A $25 Walmart gift card after each session!

Registration deadline: November 12, 2025

👥 Space is limited to 12 participants

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/GettingAheadDNEM

10/29/2025

Veteran's Services Awareness!

Join us on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM for our free monthly educational series. This month, Ryan McCann, Director and Accredited County Veterans Service Officer with St. Clair County Department of Veteran Affairs (SCCVA), will share how SCCVA helps veterans and their families access benefits from federal, state, and local agencies.

📍 Attend in person at Disability Network Eastern Michigan, 4351 24th Ave., Suite 1, Fort Gratiot, MI

💻 Or join us virtually on Zoom
🔗 RSVP required: https://tinyurl.com/3rdThursdayNovember

10/28/2025

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Your conversations are free and confidential. Support is also available for Deaf/HoH and Spanish speakers. Call or text 988 or chat.988lifeline.org.

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