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New Medicare Cards Are Coming. What you need to know.

Posted: in Disability Network Blog , Discussion Points , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 2 years, 11 months ago


Sample Medicare CardHave you heard that medicare cards without social security numbers are coming soon?  


Starting in April 2018, Medicare will begin mailing new cards to everyone who gets Medicare benefits.  Why?  To help protect your identity, Medicare is removing Social Security ...

Sensory-Friendly Production coming March 24!

Posted: in Disability Network Blog , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers , Recreation 2 years, 12 months ago

Accessible and Entertaining Shakespeare Performance for Individuals with Special Needs


Old Town Playhouse to offer its first sensory-friendly theatrical performance


Free sensory-friendly performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Old Town Playhouse on March 24. Contact Michelle Dungjen at 231.620.6443 to reserve your spot. (click image to enlarge)

After I'm Gone: April 18 & 19

Posted: in Disability Network Blog , Discussion Points , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 3 years ago

After I'm Gone - special workshop on April 18 & 19. (click image to enlarge)

Adapted in TC: When others don't know best

Posted: in Accessibility/Mobility , Discussion Points , Independent Living , Parents/Caregivers 3 years, 3 months ago

Featured in Record Eagle on November 19, 2017 WRITTEN BY Susan Odgers, local columnist.

September is National Preparedness Month

Posted: in Disability Network Blog , Discussion Points , Education , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 3 years, 5 months ago

Don't wait. Communicate!  September is National Preparedness Month.


Wheelchair with caption "Don't Wait Communicate. Make your family emergency communication plan today." (click image to enlarge)

Adapted in TC: A Love Letter to a Strong Woman, Friend

Posted: in Accessibility/Mobility , Disability Network Blog , Discussion Points , Independent Living , Parents/Caregivers 3 years, 5 months ago

Featured in the Record Eagle on August 27, 2017 WRITTEN BY Susan Odgers, a local columnist.

The Google for People with Spinal Cord Injury

Posted: in Discussion Points , Independent Living , Parents/Caregivers , Technology 3 years, 10 months ago

WRITTEN BY KRISTINA KOPIC published on April 5, 2017 by the Ruderman Foundation.

NMC Designs Classes for Adults with Disabilities

Posted: in Discussion Points , Education , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 4 years ago

Featured on Interlochen Public Radio by David Cassleman.

Adapted in TC: The necessity for invention

Posted: in Accessibility/Mobility , Independent Living , Parents/Caregivers , Technology 4 years, 1 month ago

Susan OdgersFeatured in The Traverse City Record Eagle on Jan. 14, 2017. WRITTEN BY SUSAN ODGERS Local columnist

Can you help? Michigan Community Needs Assessment Survey for Individuals with Disabilities

Posted: in Discussion Points , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 4 years, 3 months ago

MSU Spartan LogoMSU Project Excellence has created two surveys: One for people with disabilities, and the second is for families/caregivers/ advocates. Your responses will be used to help DNNM and other agencies provide the best services to individuals with disabilities in ...

MI DDI Online Survey

Posted: in Accessibility/Mobility , Discussion Points , Education , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 4 years, 3 months ago

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute logoCan you help?  The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) is asking individuals to take their quick survey to help plan their work in the next five years.  This plan will be used to apply for federal funding in order to ...

Enrollment Open for Michigan ABLE Accounts

Posted: in Discussion Points , Independent Living , News & Events , Parents/Caregivers 4 years, 4 months ago

Michigan ABLE ActFeatured on State of Michigan, MI Student Aid on October 31, 2016.  Visit https://www.miable.org/  for additional information and resources.

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