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June 2024 Newsletter

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Wellness Kitchen: Healthy Cooking Class

Sponsored by Molina Healthcare

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We Invite You to Cook with Us!


  • Learn tips for making healthy food choices while we make a meal together using adaptive kitchen tools.


  • Choose 1 of 3 free classes. Join us in-person at our Troy office or from home on Zoom. Each class meets once a week for 4 weeks.


  • Virtual participants will receive recipes, a grocery list, and a Zoom link before each class so you can cook along with us at home. 


  • Participants who complete all 4 of their registered classes will receive a $50 Kroger card and a small pack of adaptive kitchen tools.

In-Person Thursdays

June 6, 13, 20 & 27

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

DNEM Troy Office

Virtual Thursdays

June 6, 13, 20 & 27

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented on Zoom

Virtual Mondays

July 8, 15, 22 & 29

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Presented on Zoom

Register for Wellness Kitchen

Questions or accommodation requests?

Contact the DNEM RecConnect Team at 586-268-4160 or

REC-IT@DNEMichigan.org.

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Your chance to win $100 every day in July!

Purchase a ticket from Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM) to support community inclusion programs then watch Daily 3 Midday drawing to see if your number is selected. DNEM is only selling 1,000 tickets so don’t miss your chance to be a lucky winner!


Individual Ticket = $10.00

Match the Michigan Lottery Midday Daily 3 and win $100!


Earn $25 if you are 1 number above or below the winner!

Lottery balls numbered 0 through 9

To purchase a ticket, contact Chip Werner at CWerner@DNEMichigan.org.

Inclusive Cooking Class

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Join us in preparing simple, healthy foods using adaptive kitchen tools. There is no charge to participate.


June 17, 2024

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

West Bloomfield Public Library

Register for Inclusive Cooking Class

Questions or accommodation requests?

Contact the DNEM RecConnect Team at 586-268-4160 or

REC-IT@DNEMichigan.org.

Feedback from an Inclusive Cooking Class Participant


"My daughter and I cooked together and made very easy, healthy dishes together. Also, our "chef leaders" were knowledgeable, personable and very, very nice! They made the classes really fun. In addition, it was nice to meet other families who have special needs children who were just as engaged as we were. I just want the program to continue. My daughter loved it and looked forward to it. Many of the dishes we learned how to cook, we continue to cook them. In addition, my daughter is much more interested in helping out in the kitchen and helping prepare meals. Before this program, she was not interested."

DiversAbility Day Oakland

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Come play with us! Enjoy boat rides, adaptive bikes, archery, kayaking, lunch, & more!


June 26, 2024

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Independence Oaks County Park, Clarkston

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Register Online for DiversAbility Day
Open the DiversAbility Days Flyer

Questions or accommodation requests?

Contact the DNEM RecConnect Team at 586-268-4160 or

REC-IT@DNEMichigan.org.

Adaptive Kayaking Clinic - Port Huron

Come have fun kayaking with us!


July 9, 2024

William P Thompson Pond,

Port Huron


  • All abilities are welcome.
  • All equipment is provided.
  • No kayaking experience is necessary.
  • A $10 donation secures your 1-hour spot.
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Register Online for Adaptive Kayaking
Watch our Adaptive Kayaking Video
Open the Adaptive Kayaking Flyer

Questions or accommodation requests?

Contact the DNEM RecConnect Team at 586-268-4160 or

REC-IT@DNEMichigan.org.

A sun is rising off the left side of the title E3 Summer Camp. Equip Energize & Empower 2024

Young adults with disabilities are invited to participate in a summer camp that will equip, energize, and empower them with leadership and life skills through creative hands-on activities.

Three teens with disabilities are laughing and having fun.
  • The camp can host a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 12.


  • Participants must be 14 years or older and capable of independent self-care or have support for their self-care.


  • Cost: $80 per week. Lunch is included daily.

Choose Your Session:

July 15 - 18, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

DNEM’s Troy Office

Register Online for July's E3 Summer Camp in Troy

August 19 - 22, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

DNEM’s Troy Office

Register Online for August's E3 Summer Camp in Troy

August 19 - 22, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

DNEM’s Fort Gratiot Office

Register Online for August's E3 Summer Camp in Fort Gratiot

Questions or accommodation requests?  

Contact Susan Griffo at 586-268-4160 or SGriffo@DNEMichigan.org.

We Are Here to Help

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Disability Network Eastern Michigan has a team of Community Information Specialists ready to assist you in finding resources. We can support inquiries about advocacy, accessibility, housing resources, transportation, high school transition, community transition services, veteran services, and more. Call us!

  • In the Thumb Region, call 810-987-9337. 
  • In Oakland and Macomb Counties, call 586-268-4160.

DNEM Office Locations:

Fort Gratiot North

810-987-9337

4351 24th Ave. Suite 1 Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Fort Gratiot South

810-987-9337

4040 24th Ave. Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Lapeer

810-987-9337

*Call for an appointment

800 West Street, Suite A Lapeer, MI 48446

Troy

586-268-4160

1709 John R Road Troy, MI 48083

Accommodations: Please contact DNEM with accommodation requests.

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