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UPCOMING EVENTS
Pizza and PCs
Veterans Support Group
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
3:00 pm—5:00 pm
at
Disability Network/Lakeshore Offices
426 Century Lane
Holland, MI 49423
RSVP to Chris Wistrom: 616.396.5326, ext. 106
Pizza & beverages will be provided.
Meet other local veterans who are enrolled in the
Independent Living Program.
We'll have computers for you to work on, or you can bring your own. Our computer guru will help you find your way around the web: surf the internet to find out more about VA benefits, or learn about a specific health condition.
Check out what's new with the hobbies you have that are connected to your Independent Living Plan. One-on-one assistance with learning how to use Outlook, Microsoft Word, Photo Shop, Internet, Email, & MORE!
Complete Streets Campaign
Disability Network/Lakeshore is working closely with local elected officials and planning commissions to begin implementation of the new Complete Streets Policy as passed by the State of Michigan on August 2, 2010. Below is a schedule of meetings taking place across the Lakeshore area. Contact Kathryn Gray, Public Policy Specialist, more information or to learn how to get involved.
Ottawa and Allegan Complete Streets Policies
- City of Allegan (12/13/10)
- City of Holland (4/20/11)
- City of Grand Haven (7/18/11)
- City of Otsego (8/1/11)
UPCOMING MEETINGS REGARDING COMPLETE STREETS
Currently none scheduled.
PAST EVENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
to our first
Ability Award Recipient
Dan Wedge
of Allegan County
To view photos from the reception and ceremony, please visit our Facebook Page.
Disability Network/Lakeshore’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing
THANK YOU to all of our Sponsors, volunteers and those who donated to our event! This year, we had over 70 golfers in attendance, with 23 sponsorships and over $1,500 in raffle and prize donations for a total of 47 community organizations involved in the outing!
2011 SPONSORSHIPS
COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Three community workshops were held during April and May focusing on bringing together individuals who have common needs and interests in the community.
Workshop 1: Renting 101! Learn about housing programs and tips to cut costs. Date: Thursday, April 14th, 2:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Lockwood Management
Workshop 2: Navigating Social Security Date: Wednesday, April 20th, 2:00pm-4:00pm Facilitator: Leigh Ebrom, Attorney at Law, McCroskey Law Offices
Workshop 3: Community Resources: Learn & share your knowledge about local agencies, representatives from agencies will be present Date: Thursday, May 19th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
All Workshops were held at Baypointe Apartments: The Community Room (791 E. 16th St., Holland, MI 49423, 616.396.2400)
For more information on community workshops, please contact Carrie Good, Information and Referral Specialist: 616.396.5326, ext. 113.
Dancing Wheels Company - Feb 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Hope College, DeWitt Theater, Holland, MI
Disability Network/Lakeshore partnered with Hope College’s Department of Dance and Events & Conferences to stage the Dancing Wheels Company, a professional dance troupe of artists with and without disabilities that educates, entertains, and advocates through inclusive dance. Dancing Wheels has been in existence for 30 years and is recognized worldwide as America’s first and foremost physically integrated dance company. Partners of this event included: Haworth. Lean Logistics. Holland Doubletree Hotel. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Sponsors of this event included: Nephew Physical Therapy & Massage Services. CornerWorld. Hope College.
Our Sponsors
Haworth. Nephew Physical Therapy & Massage Services. CornerWorld. Lean Logistics. Holland Doubletree Hotel. Hope College. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Livable Communities Dinner Event – Nov 2010
Featuring Christopher Zimmerman
including Majora Carter and Dan Burden
To view photos of this event, visit our Facebook Page.
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
Afternoon Workshops
• Presentation by Dan Burden
• Presentation by Christopher Zimmerman
Dinner Event
• Presentation by Christopher Zimmerman (large file)
• Biography Sheet
• Lakeshore Friends of Transit Fact Sheet
Partners of this event included: Herman Miller, City of Holland, City of Zeeland, Ken Freestone,
Grand Valley State University, GMB Architects, Macatawa Area Coordinating Council (MACC)
Sponsors of this event include: City of Zeeland, Hope College, Holland Charter Township, MAX Transit,
Herman Miller,
Lumir Properties, LLC, Alpenrose Restaurant, GMB Architecture + Engineering, Priority Health, Blueprint for Action
ADA Community Interviews – July 2010
Check out our YouTube latest videos with interviews from West Michigan community members including:
Visit our YouTube Channel: DisNetLakeshore
Complete Streets Panel – May 2010
On May 20, 2010 over 50 elected officials, community leaders and members attended the Complete Streets Panel.
Check out more photos on our Facebook Fan Page.
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