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One of the artists who will be featured at Art from the Heart is Kendall Weinberg. Growing up in an artsy family, Kendall has always enjoyed creating projects at home, including digital art.
For Kendall, making art is a calming escape from overwhelming stuff in the world. She loves how creating allows her to relax, focus and find peace.
She discovered the art classes at Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM) through our website and emails. The classes have opened up new creative avenues for her, such as working with gemstones. While Kendall has experimented with many mediums, painting and oil pastels are her favorites.
| Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious food, entertainment, and the chance to bid on amazing auction items and raffles! | | or Text DNEMart25 to 53-555 for Tickets | | Come express your creativity through arts and crafts. Whether you're painting, molding clay, blending pastels, or exploring new techniques, there's a masterpiece waiting to be born. | | |
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The Agape Project enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities by sharing the exhilaration and excitement of racing as one community. Disability Network Eastern Michigan is partnering with The Agape Project on May 7th for a 5K race.
Volunteers will run alongside and behind to push participants in running chairs. Join us either as a rider or runner!
If you can't make the race on May 7, click the link below for more opportunities.
| | Come play games with us and make new friends! It’s a great chance to relax, laugh, and spend time with others in a friendly and welcoming space. We can't wait to hang out with you! | | American Sign Language (ASL) Classes | | |
ASL classes begin soon!
Classes are held once a week for 6 weeks via Zoom and include aspects of Deaf culture. Please register for only one class at a time.
| Choose from 5 Skill Levels: | |
Beginner ASL
May 12 - June 16, 2025
Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Beginner 2 ASL
May 13 - June 17, 2025
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
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Conversational ASL
May 12 – June 16, 2025
Mondays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
(Prior ASL experience required.)
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Intermediate ASL
May 13 - June 17, 2025
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
(Prior ASL experience required.)
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Advanced ASL
May 21 - June 25, 2025
Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
(Prior ASL experience required.)
| | | Join us for an inclusive Nature Walk at a beautiful Oakland County Park, led by a Park Naturalist. We will begin with hands-on learning about wildlife, followed by a guided walk through nature to explore the spring greenery and local wildlife. Buildings and trails are fully accessible, and all are welcome. | |
Adaptive Cycling Open House
May, 20, 2025
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Independence Oaks County Park, Clarkston
Join us for our kick-off event!
We will have a variety of adult adaptive cycles for your to try.
Bring your own helmet or wear one of ours.
Sign up and drop in any time between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm.
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Adaptive Cycling Events
Join us for a bike through the park! Choose a date, adaptive bike, and 1-hour time slot. Bring your helmet or wear one of ours.
| | Check out our flyer for additional adaptive cycling dates. | | |
Come hit the greens and discover how golf can be accessible for everyone!
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got you covered – no experience is needed and all equipment is provided.
| | Come learn to kayak with us! | No kayaking experience is necessary – all abilities are welcome. Life jackets and kayaking equipment are provided. A $10 donation is encouraged. | Choose a date sign up for a 1-hour time slot: | | Check out our flyer for additional adaptive kayaking dates. | |
New Registration Process!
To register for DNEM activities, you will need to create an account in our RecDesk calendar system.
To help you with this new process, we have created videos to teach you how to create a RecDesk account and register for DNEM programs.
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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! | | |
Oakland and Macomb County:
586-268-4160
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Thumb Region:
810-987-9337
| | Accommodations: Please contact DNEM with accommodation requests. | |
Do you need support now?
Or are you worried about a loved one who may need crisis support?
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Your conversations are free and confidential.
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Text, call, or chat 988.
Access to 988 is also available for Deaf/HoH and Spanish speakers.
| | Your Consumer Experience Defines Our Success | | It is our pleasure to serve the community as we believe people with disabilities should have the same 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 independent living by breaking down barriers and opening paths towards personal choice through resources, advocacy, information, support, and education. | | Follow our social media pages to remain up-to-date with everything happening at DNEM. | | | | |
