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Peer Group Events
Peer groups provide an organized environment for people to encourage, advocate and educate one another. Peer Group events are being held both in-person and virtually.
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Please Support DNMM During Give Local
Give Local is just a few days away on May 7th, and this year we are asking everyone in our network to donate just $5. This small contribution can really add up and allow us to make a big impact in our community! Your $5 can help us teach people independent living skills, provide in-home support, or transition someone from a nursing facility back home.
Disability Network Mid-Michigan serves the following twelve counties, and your donation can help someone in YOUR community: Alcona, Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Iosco, Isabella, Midland, Ogemaw, Roscommon, and Saginaw.
If everyone pitches in, we can make 2024 a year of change!
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Parent & Caregiver Support Group
Join us for the new Parent & Caregiver Support group, where we provide support, information, and guidance for caregivers to strengthen and empower their families.
The goals are to:
- Empower caregivers and parents
- Provide a safe space to share your concerns and creative ideas
- Assist with advocacy and resources
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 2-3 pm. The May meeting details are:
- May 11th, 2-3 pm – Virtual information session
- Social Security: What changes when my child turns 18?
- Are there limits to how much income I can earn and retain benefits?
- May 25th, No meeting due to the holiday weekend
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Free Emergency Preparedness Series
Are you prepared to handle an emergency situation? Do you have a plan?
Disability Network Mid-Michigan is excited to once again offer MY3P (My Personal Protection Plan) - an emergency preparedness series that will help you Make a Plan, Build a Kit, and Be Informed.
Session dates and topics
May 6 from 4-6pm Part One:
Creating My Action Plans and Support Network
May 13 from 4-6pm Part Two:
Creating My Go Kit and Evacuation Plan and Assistive Technology for Your Go Kit
May 20 from 4-6pm Part Three:
Advanced Care Directives and Personal Safety
All sessions are FREE and will be conducted virtually on Zoom. Participants will be given flash drives with all the essential resources to customize their plan. Class size is limited so register now!
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Disability Network Mid-Michigan supports the idea that all people are deserving of support, resources, fulfillment, and a community that cares – no matter your abilities or where you are in your journey. Join us this month in normalizing the practice of taking moments to prioritize mental health care without guilt or shame.
If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition and are unsure of where to start, take a free and private mental health test at mhascreening.org.
Contact DNMM for mental health resources and information at 989-835-4041 or email info@dnmm.org.
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Did you know you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support? 988 can get you in touch with a trained counselor who can help you if you're experiencing mental health-related distress, such as
- Thoughts of suicide
- Mental health or substance use crisis, or
- Any other kind of emotional distress
The 988 Lifeline provides help, hope, and healing for thousands of people every day.
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Get Help with Access to Medical Equipment
Are you in need of medical equipment on a budget? Check out these resources:
Great Lakes Loan Closets helps Michigan residents find organizations that lend medical equipment for minimal or no cost. Click here and select your county to find an organization near you.
GotDME? is an online directory of medical equipment loan programs. Click here to search by zip code.
Disability Network Mid-Michigan applauds these organizations for helping people access the medical equipment they need and removing barriers for people without insurance or who can’t afford steep copays or deductibles.
If you need further assistance with medical equipment, contact us at 989-835-4041 or info@dnmm.org
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World MS Awareness Day
May 30th is World MS Awareness Day, and Disability Network Mid-Michigan wants to raise awareness and empower people affected by MS to live their best lives. The goal is to help build a caring community that supports people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and breaks down social barriers that leave people feeling lonely and socially isolated.
MS is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. It disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. A person’s experience with MS can change from day to day and year to year. No drug can cure MS, but treatments are available which can modify the course of the disease.
DNMM is here to support people with MS. If you need help, contact us at 989-835-4041 or info@dnmm.org
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Statement of Inclusion
Inclusion is a universal human right for all people, regardless of race, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other discernible quality. To be inclusive is to promote a sense of belonging, respect, and value for who you are as a person. It is about equal access and opportunities for everyone. Inclusion is an integral part of our Independent Living philosophy and of our agency's vision of accessible and inclusive communities.
DNMM offices have been, and continue to be, places of solace, understanding, and information for all. We are committed to promoting and protecting diversity and inclusion, within our offices, among our community partners, and throughout the 15 Centers for Independent Living in Michigan.
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Accessibility Statement
DNMM advocates for the removal of barriers to independence and full inclusion of people with disabilities throughout the Mid-Michigan area. DNMM pledges to ensure accessibility. Each year, DNMM conducts a review of its own architectural, environmental, attitudinal, employment, communication, transportation, and other barriers that may exist that prohibit full access to our services.
If you have any issues of concern regarding the accessibility of DNMM services and facilities, we encourage you to share that information with us.
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Disability Network Mid-Michigan
989-835-4041 | dnmm.org
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