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The Disability Network

Name: Free & Inclusive Holiday Party!
Start: 2024-12-05
End: 2024-12-05
Location: St. Michaels Conference Center

The mission of TDN is to revolutionize communities to be inclusive and accepting, where all people thrive in the quality of life they create.

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A Center for Independent Living

The Disability Network (TDN) is a nonprofit center for independent living that partners with people with disabilities so they can live as independently in the community as possible. Since 1992, TDN has worked with thousands of individuals in the areas of independent living skills development, information and referral, peer counseling, adult transitional living and advocacy. Our goal is to connect you with a world where everyone is valued by working with the community to make it more inclusive and accessible.

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Upcoming Events List

05 Dec

Free & Inclusive Holiday Party!

Thursday, St. Michaels Conference Center

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Latest News

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The Lack of Politicians with Disabilities Is A Systemic Issue

Posted on October 7, 2024October 14, 2024 by Mia Varricchione in TDN News

Although recent disability population estimates by the Center for Disease Control and the US Census Bureau range from 13-25%; the true number remains widely unknown because of misinformation that creates disability mysticism. It’s a knowledge gap that manifests in people being unfamiliar with what is considered a disability and if they themselves have one. Despite […]

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How Michigan Law Empowers People with Disabilities to Vote

Posted on September 9, 2024September 11, 2024 by Mia Varricchione in TDN News

A key part of a democracy is holding elections that are open and accessible to everyone who is eligible to vote and are conducted fairly. Yet, people with disabilities have been shown to face more problems when voting. This number might go up because 14 states have put new voting restrictions in place for the […]

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Your Vote, Your Voice: Accessible Voting Event Champions Equal Access for Every Voter at Accessible Voting Information Session

Posted on September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 by TDN Staff in TDN News

The Disability Network (TDN) will host an Accessible Voting Information Session on Friday, September 13, from 2:30 to 5:30 at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in recognition of Disability Voting Rights Week. With the presidential election only a few months away, it is more important than ever for Genesee County residents to be educated […]

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