Happy New Year!

Hope you have had a fun and safe end to 2021. Hard to believe another year is officially beginning! But, here we are in January of 2022. Another year that presents us all with opportunities to grow as individuals and within our circle of peers. Have you set a goal for the year? What about a realistic goal for this first month? Simply taking a step back and breaking down an overarching goal can make it easier and less overwhelming. Remember, you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time.

We are looking forward to continue working with people and their goals. We love being a resource on disability & inclusion for people and organizations within our community. The Loan Closet is tentatively scheduled for return to it's regular weekly hours of 9am - 4pm on January 3rd. However, please check the website, Facebook, or call 517-782-6054 for the most up to date information as that may change.

January Awareness Days

Walk Your Dog Month - start the year moving forward

Mentorship Month - mentor someone with a disability

Jan 4th = World Braille Day

Jan13th = National Gluten-free day

Jan 30th = Hot Chocolate Day

Home Ramp Program

Beginning January 3rd, we will start taking applications for the 2022 Ramp Build Season. We want to take this time to recognize the Jackson Rotary Clubs for their longstanding support! Their dedication and support for building ramps has made a huge difference in lives throughout Jackson County.

To find more about our home ramp program, pick up an application, or have the materials emailed to you please call 517-782-3091.

If you live in Lenawee County and would like to apply for a ramp through Project Ramp Lenawee, contact United Way of Monroe/Lenawee.

Home Safety

Do you or someone you know have a disability and wonder what to do during a home emergency? What if it's the middle of the night and a fire starts? Do you have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors? Do they work? Do you have inside each bedroom and outside door, plus at least one on each floor? Could you use a vibrating alarm that alerts those with hearing difficulties of danger? Or an alarm that notifies your phone? We will help getting you properly equipped, let us know by emailing brian@disabilityconnect.org

In Michigan, 30% of fire fatalities over the past year have been people with disabilities. A closed bedroom door can be life saving, as seen in the short video below. Close before you doze!

COVID Vaccines

We are still able to help people get COVID vaccines. If you or someone else is homebound or unable to make the trip to a vaccine location we can get the dosage to you. Regardless if it is your first or booster shot, we want to help setup your appointment. Call 517-998-3084 and follow the directions. We can even help arrange transportation or setting up your appointment at a nearby pharmacy. Decrease your chance of hospitalization and set up your vaccine dose today. Call 517-998-3084

How Truly Accessible is Your Organization?

We know that people aren't intentionally trying to exclude people with disabilities. However, the truth is that there is almost ALWAYS a way to improve a service/program/building to be more accessible and inclusive. disAbility Connections is your disability resource. We provide another perspective that will help identify barriers that people may encounter. Our Accessibility Specialist is eager to have a conversation about your organization and accessibility. To contact our Accessibility Specialist call 517-782-6054 or email review@disabilityconnect.org.