Have you heard that medicare cards without social security numbers are coming soon? Starting in April 2018, Medicare will begin mailing new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits. Why? To help protect your identity, Medicare is removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. Instead, the new cards will have a unique Medicare Number. This […]
Guest Blog Post WRITTEN BY Henry Moore of FitWellTraveler.com Close your eyes, and picture the average adventure traveler. Are you thinking of a mid-twenties guy, backpack slung over his shoulders, maybe a bandana holding back his dreadlocks? Well, you might be shocked to find that the average globetrotter is actually a 47-year-old woman. More and more middle-aged and […]
Accessible and Entertaining Shakespeare Performance for Individuals with Special Needs Old Town Playhouse to offer its first sensory-friendly theatrical performance The Old Town Playhouse, in partnership with the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District (TBAISD), is pleased to announce a unique sensory-friendly performance of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Saturday, March 24, from […]
After I’m Gone is a two-day workshop designed to assist families who have a child or an adult with a disability in planning for their future when that caregiver is no longer able to provide care. Join us for a FREE two-day workshop with information presented by The Arc of Northwest Wayne County, on April 18 & 19, […]
Let’s try this again….The BATA Round Table Discussion has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 8, at 3 p.m. Join us on Thursday, March 8, at 3 p.m. at the Disability Network office* for a BATA Round Table Discussion. A representative from BATA will join us to answer your questions, listen to your comments, and hear […]
The BATA Round Table Discussion has been RESCHEDULED due to illness. The new date is yet to be determined and will be announced on our website and social media. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience. You’re invited! Join us on Thursday, February 8, at 3 p.m. for a BATA Round […]
Guest Blog Post WRITTEN BY Henry Moore of FitWellTraveler.com Whether you travel for business, pleasure or both, knowing that things are safe and sound back home can help you to focus on your trip. In this post, we’ll look at ways to keep your residence secure from criminals while you’re away. We’ll include information […]
Featured in Record Eagle on January 14, 2018 WRITTEN BY Susan Odgers, local columnist. “You seem extremely adept at handling that wheelchair,” a stranger remarks from the train platform in Grand Rapids. “Thank you,” I say. It’s a crisp winter night. My husband and I have been traveling all day. I’m tired, inarticulate — not my usual public […]
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Happy Holidays! Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season. Our office will have limited hours during the holiday season, please call ahead to confirm availability, (231) 922-0903. Holiday Office Hours: Closed Dec. 25 and 26. Limited availability Dec. 27 – 29. Closed Jan. 1 and Jan. 2.
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Most people equate disability with limitations. But it’s our job to change the perceptions and realities that prevent people with disabilities from sharing in the community. Every year, we provide training, mentoring, and referrals to help people with disabilities and their families live productive lives. Because disability touches so many people, we also work on a larger scale, helping governments and businesses make changes that benefit not just those with disabilities, but everyone in the community.