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Assistive Technology Program | |
Assistive Technology Awareness Day is March 1, 2024.
Assistive Technology (AT) helps people with disabilities achieve greater independence while improving their quality of life. AT is a tool that helps people accomplish tasks that would be difficult or impossible without assistance.
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DNEM's Assistive Technology Program is Here for You! | |
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Our AT Specialist, Jeffrey Astrein, can help you find the right assistive technology to overcome any challenges you may have.
He can work with you in person or virtually.
Contact Jeffrey Astrein at
586-268-4160, ext. 6629 or JAstrein@DNEMichigan.org
| Watch AT demonstrations on our YouTube Channel: @DNEMichigan. | |
Community Transition Services (CTS) | |
CTS Transition Navigators (left to right): Jynil Schneider, Phyllis Reynolds & Carolyn Ford | |
Our CTS Program is expanding to Lapeer and St. Clair Counties to help more people move to independence!
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The CTS Program assists individuals with securing tools and community supports that are essential for independent living.
To be eligible for CTS, you must:
- Live in a nursing home in Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland or St. Clair County
- Desire to live on your own
- Have Medicaid
- Be able to afford the cost of living independently
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For more information,
contact the CTS Transition Navigator for your county:
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Our Inclusive Recreation and Wellness Program is now known as RecConnect.
Previously called REC-IT, we believe RecConnect better captures the essence of our program. Through skill development and community integration, individuals with disabilities can gain the confidence and abilities needed to lead more healthy, independent and fulfilling lives.
Over 750 people participated in our RecConnect programs last year.
RecConnect programs are tailored to the needs and interests of the people we serve. To give input into our future programs, please complete our Community Recreation Survey below.
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From adaptive sports to engaging arts and music programs, RecConnect offers an array of opportunities. Visit our event calendar to check them out. | |
Smart911 helps first responders help you more quickly.
Anytime you make an emergency call from a phone registered with your Smart911 profile, the 911 system recognizes the phone number and displays your profile on the screen. Those details are especially helpful to first responders if you are panicked, unable to communicate, or it is unsafe to communicate. You choose what information is in your profile.
Smart911 is free, private and secure. Most 911 call centers participate.
The Smart911 app can also alert you about emergencies in your community.
When creating a Smart911 Profile, please use the DNEM group code of 170909. Using the code will allow us to know exactly how many people we have assisted.
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Or contact us for help creating your Smart911 profile:
- In the Thumb Region, call 810-987-9337.
- In Oakland and Macomb Counties, call 586-268-4160.
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Or email ASwinson@DNEMichigan.org
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Inclusive Music & Movement Class | |
New Series Begins in April | |
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Join us for this fun, beginner-level class.
We will explore a variety of movements and breathing exercises proven to help reduce stress, and increase flexibility and strength. Practices like Tai Chi, Yoga, and Chair Exercise will be incorporated.
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April 2, 16, 30 & May 21, 2024
DNEM Troy Office OR Virtually via Zoom
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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New Series Begins in April
Join us for in-person art classes to create something unique. Projects include painting, pottery, and crafts. We provide all the materials and a fun, relaxing environment. The class is fully accessible and individuals of all abilities are welcome.
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Fort Gratiot - DNEM South Office
April 10 – June 12, 2024
(5 classes on 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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Lapeer - DNEM Office
April 3 – June 5, 2024
(5 classes on 1st & 3rd Wednesday)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Troy - DNEM Troy Office
April 9 – June 25, 2024
(6 classes on 2nd & 4th Tuesday)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Bad Axe - Huron Area Technical Center
Through May 13, 2024
(2nd Monday Each Month)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Vaccines are safe and effective against infectious diseases. In fact, they save millions of lives. If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated!
Disability Network Eastern Michigan can help you find a convenient vaccination site or other resources.
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- In the Thumb Region, call 810-987-9337.
- In Oakland and Macomb Counties, call 586-268-4160.
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Info@DNEMichigan.org
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This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)) through USAging as part of a financial assistance award to USAging totaling $74,999,835 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official view of, nor an endorsement, by USAging, ACL/ HHS. | | |
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Disability Network Eastern Michigan has a team of Information and Referral 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. | |
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Call us!
- In the Thumb Region, call 810-987-9337.
- In Oakland and Macomb Counties, call 586-268-4160.
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In fiscal year 2023, we answered 8,272 information and referral requests. | |
"I want to express my gratitude toward Mary and the disability network team. She has been so helpful with leading me in the right direction when I felt overwhelmed and just did not know where to turn. Her kind words and encouragement help me every time I speak with her. She has helped me with the loss of my beloved husband of 41 years. Thank you and God bless Disability network team!"
~Jennifer
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Lapeer
810-987-9337
*Call for an appointment
800 West Street, Suite A Lapeer, MI 48446
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Sandusky
810-987-9337
*Call for an appointment
100 W. Argyle St. Suite 1 Sandusky, MI 48471
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Accommodations Please contact DNEM with accommodation requests. | |
Your Consumer Experience Defines Our Success | |
It is our pleasure to serve the community as we believe people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, options, and control over choices in their own lives as do people without disabilities. We hope you will share your experience with us, allowing us to connect with others who will benefit from our services. Please take a moment to provide a Google review. | |
Disability Network Eastern Michigan is committed to promoting inclusion for all by breaking down barriers and opening paths towards independence and personal choice through resources, advocacy, information, support, and education. | |
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