The Disability Network

06/01/2026

MDHHS seeks public comment on State Plan on Aging: The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) says each State Council on Developmental Disabilities must submit a five-year plan to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities in the state.

Council members recently voted to approve a draft for a new five-year state plan that will begin October 1, 2026, and end on September 30, 2031. The DD Act requires that the Council give the public forty-five (45) days to review and provide comments on the plan. The public comment period is from May 26, 2026 through July 11, 2026.

Review the draft five-year state plan and share your public comments at

Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.

05/22/2026

We will close at noon today and remain closed until Tuesday at 9am in honor of Memorial Day. Have a great long weekend!

05/20/2026

Our physical office will be closed today. Our staff is working remotely and ready to help you virtually.
Thank you 🙂

05/18/2026

Interested in learning more about MiAble Saving Accounts? Mark your calendars for May 20th, 6-7pm.

Join this webinar to learn how to save for qualified disability expenses—such as health and wellness, housing, transportation, assistive technology, education, and more—using a MiABLE 529 Disability Savings Plan.

The session will cover account basics, an enrollment demonstration, and include time for Q&A.

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05/15/2026

Our free accessible workout class with is next week, May 19! Sign up today to reserve your spot. Moving your body helps your physical and mental health! Sign up at https://form.jotform.com/260265691648163

05/13/2026

An important update regarding our annual ADA Day Picnic event!

After assessing the needs of our community, we have decided to shift our annual picnic celebration to a day of advocacy in action.

What does this mean? We will not have a community picnic with food, music, vendors, and activities hosted at Powers High School.

Instead, this year's event will be educational. You will learn about employment rights under the ADA, connect with other advocates, and learn how to use your voice to create change. The event will include a Disability Rights Keynote Speaker, an Employment Rights session, and a panel discussion about creating change in the community.

We hope you will leave our event feeling more confident about your rights protected under the ADA and advocating for yourself and others.

More event information will be available soon through social media and our website.

We look forward to celebrating the 36th anniversary of the ADA in this new way!

05/12/2026

📅 Just 1 week away! 📅

Our next joint Strength and Balance workout class with The Disability Network only has a few more spots remaining, 💪🔥so don’t wait to grab yours! Come train with us, meet the community, and get a workout in 🙌

Sign up on our website!

05/11/2026

We are so excited to share our new and improved website! Take a look 👀

The Disability Network, a center for independent living, serves people with disabilities in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan.

05/08/2026

Your donation helps support our programming, like TDN Connect, our free and inclusive independent living skills program. Consider giving a gift today!

https://disnetwork.org/?campaign=529874

05/06/2026

Mark your calendars for Officer Friendly Day this Saturday, May 9, from 1-3 pm at UM-Flint Lot S. This is a free outdoor event to build relationships between police officers and the Autism Community. Enjoy food, police vehicle tours, mock pull-overs, VR simulations, games & crafts, story time with officers, and more!

Please RSVP at go.umflint.edu/officerfriendlyday2026