Our apologies, the link for photos from The Inclusion Event (TIE) wasn't working when this newsletter came out. It is fixed now and we encourage you to check out the great photos of people enjoying all aspects of TIE '23.

November & December 2023

NOVEMBER

Native American Heritage Month

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Family Caregiver Awareness Month

12 - Diwali

23 - Thanksgiving (dC CLOSED 23 & 24)

28 - Giving Tuesday

DECEMBER

03 - International Day of People with Disabilities

07 - Hanukkah begins at nightfall

10 - Human Rights Day

15 - Hanukkah ends at nightfall

21 - Yule - Winter Solstice

25 - Christmas

26 - Kwanzaa begins

We will be closed beginning on Friday, 22nd until Tuesday, January 2nd when we will resume normal business hours.

We want to thank all of those that we have had the pleasure to work with during 2023. We look forward to 2024 and continuing our efforts toward inclusive communities and progression for people with disabilities.

We wish you the best, have a safe and happy start to a new year!

TIE Recap

All ages, abilities, and backgrounds came together for an epic evening.  An evening that had all the greatness of prizes, adaptive sports, Dr. Okanlami “Dr. O” as the truly memorable keynote speaker, a meet and greet with Paralympic Silver medalist and Co-Captain of USA Wheelchair Rugby Chuck Aoki offering signed photos, not just one, but TWO cakes, and it was free to attend. Thanks to our many generous sponsors.  

Prep for the Cold Outside

Winter appears to have breezed right in and hunkered down for the foreseeable future for us in SE Michigan. While we may not be able to prevent the chilly weather coming in, we can do our best to avoid becoming chilled during time outside. In one of our latest #Awareness Blogs we share tips to consider when selecting outerwear and how they help to keep you safe during limited exposure: Coat, Scarf, Hat, Mittens, and Boots.

Peer Support Group Meeting

We are hosting a peer support group for people that are currently using our services and able to arrange their own transportation. Please note that the city bus route, stop #3 on corner of First & Prospect, has a 2 minute walk to our building and the MLK Equality Trail is nearby as well.

The meeting will take place at our office in Jackson @ 409 Linden Avenue on Dec. 14th from 4-5PM. We will talk with Antoine Hemphill "Mabinerd" about his recent trip to Japan and work with the Mabinogi video game. Snacks will be provided. Please email [email protected] if you want to attend or have any questions.