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 […]
Developed to provide inclusive and accessible outdoor experiences, iKayak offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to explore the Flint River’s waterways through adaptive kayaking. The program is back for 2023, promising memorable experiences and empowering individuals to connect with nature. What started as a collaboration between The Disability Network and Kayak Flint, iKayak is a […]
Your VOTE Matters Election Day 2022 is this Tuesday, November 8th! You have the right to vote how you choose. If voting in person on Election Day, you have the right to privacy and accessible voting. MTA to Provide Free Rides to Polls The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) will provide an Election Day – Free […]
This free ramp is part of a new program at the Disability Network that installs temporary ramps into Genesee County homes. The program started in December 2020 with funds provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
With the new year right around the corner, instead of making a resolution, try setting a new intention. An intention can be a short phrase (some call this a mantra), or even simply a word or two.
As the days get shorter, the shortest being December 21st, 2020, which marks the first day of winter, in the Northern Hemisphere, and closer to home here in the great mitten-shaped state of Michigan. And with less sunlight, and less than ideal temperatures, those winter blues, as known as “seasonal affective disorder” (SAD), are knocking […]
Four very simple and straight forward ways in which you can manage stress this holiday season and make sure you don’t get your tinsel in a tangle!
We believe in a world where everyone is valued. We stand in solidarity with advocacy organizations across the country to condemn the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, end the hatred of racism and ensure equality for all people.
It’s okay if you feel like you’re falling apart right now, tacos fall apart and we still love them! If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all of the turbulent things happening in your own world or the world at large, please reach out – your mental health is a priority! Below are resources to get you […]
10 week well living workshop Disability Network Oakland & Macomb is excited to host a 10-week virtual workshop on living well with a disability. This 10-week workshop is designed for people with disabilities who want to learn new skills, meet new people and improve their quality of life by improving their health. Learning healthy lifestyle […]
