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Disability Network Northern Michigan
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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA9)–The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is very clear when it comes to service dogs. The law says people with service animals must be allowed anywhere the public is allowed. And it’s not just blind who can use a service dog. According to the ADA, “Service animals are defined as dogs that [...]
As a key voice in the Grand Vision , Disability Network is seeking community members with disabilities and families to represent, share ideas, express concerns, and give suggestions about various issues. Key topics include: Housing, Transportation, Commercial Corridors (Growth & Investment), and Energy. (Future events will focus on Food & Farming, Natural Resources, and Community Health.) [...]
If you’ve ever had a new idea on how to improve your community, you now have an outlet for expressing it – the Framework for Our Future Input Expos. These events will be an opportunity for you and your neighbors to share ideas, concerns, and suggestions about important issues where you live, work and play. [...]
by Kim Keister In Spanish | Here we go again: Congress and the White House simply can’t get past their budget differences. At this point, the nation is no longer facing a single trigger point that would unleash economic calamity. Instead, with no deal in sight, we face a series of them: March 1 — The “sequester” [...]
BY MICHAEL WALTON mwalton@record-eagle.comTraverse City Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY — A new 911 service gives emergency operators and responders more information about 911 callers in Grand Traverse County. Grand Traverse County is the first county in Michigan to purchase the Smart911 software service, which lets citizens create online profiles that link a wide range of information [...]
By Caitlin L. Gong It is estimated that 10 percent of people in the U.S. have a medical condition that could be considered an “invisible disability.” These disabilities may range from sleep issues to problems as serious as diabetes and lupus. I am one of those 10 percent. I have struggled with invisible disabilities since [...]
“Everything My Child Needs to Know About Sexuality, but I was Afraid to Tell” will be held on March 16 from 9AM-3PM at the Northwestern Michigan College University Center Campus in Traverse City. The full day workshop is based on sixteen areas of sexuality that every individual should know. The presentation will be factual, but fun, [...]
Are you beginning to think about Medicare? Are you getting lots of mail and don’t know how to make heads or tails of it? Are you confused about all the “A’s” and “B’s” and “C’s” and “D’s” associated with Medicare? If so, this workshop is for you. Sue Graybill (Certified Medicare Counselor from the Medicare Medicaid [...]
Another excellent experience at “Ideas for Life” Senior Expo is anticipated on May 15, thanks to the collaboration of the numerous member organizations involved with the Bay Area Senior Advocates (BASA.) The group is actively seeking Exhibitors & Sponsors to pledge their support to the event. The event offers an opportunity for businesses and agencies to inform [...]