Disability Network Capital Area

Spring Fling Consumer Dance
2023-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit)
TBD

Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group
2023-04-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-01 18:00 - 20:00
The Traumatic Brain Injury Peer Support Group is a group where you can meet with fellow individuals who have had traumatic brain injuries. You can speak about shared experiences, the problems you face as a TBI survivor, and much more. It is a chance to socialize and commiserate with people with similar experiences and challenges.

Please contact Bri Ryder to register and to communicate any accommodation needs you may have. Accommodation requests must be received 2 days before the class begins. Contact Bri Ryder at 517-999-7518 or by email at bmilam@dncap.org if you have any questions.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY-YMCA Mobile Food Distribution
2023-04-04 14:00 - 15:00
If you live in Shiawassee County and are facing food insecurity, come to the Shiawassee Family YMCA for their monthly Mobile Food Distribution. The food will be distributed in a drive-through fashion on a first-come-first-serve basis.

SHIAWASSEE COUNTY-Disability Network Capital Area Vision
2023-04-04 09:00 - 12:00
Disability Network Capital Area Vision is for people with disabilities to be included in all aspects of the human experience. If you need assistance with any aspect of life, including Support, Information & Referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Food Assistance & Health care (MI Bridges), SSI & Disability Benefits Assistance, and more, we can do our best to help you achieve your goals.

Services are generally provided every other Tuesday at the Salvation Army Citadel at 302 E Exchange St, Owosso, MI 48867 from 9 am to noon.

To meet with an Independent Living Specialist, schedule an appointment at 989-527-7485 or 989-720-4114.

CLINTON COUNTY-Rice Cooker Classes
2023-03-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00
Learn to cook healthy meals with a rice cooker! Supplies will be provided.

Located at:
Beacon of Hope
401 S Swegles St, St Johns, MI

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Space is limited, so registration is necessary!

Call to register at DNCAP’s Owosso Office at (989) 720-4114 or call Christina at (517) 999-7531

Board Meeting
2023-03-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-21 16:00 - 18:00
Our Board meetings are open to the public. We welcome your input! Public comment is taken at the beginning of each meeting.
The Board usually meets on the third Tuesday of every month at Disability Network Capital Area’s office located at 901 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 from 4-6 pm.
For more information, or to request an accommodation, contact Laurie Parker at (517) 999-7511.

Secretary of State Mobile Office *UPDATED*
2023-03-20 10:00 - 15:00
One problem facing many persons with disabilities today is getting a State ID or Driver’s License, or even getting to the Secretary of State office altogether! So, in partnership with the Secretary of State, we will be having a Mobile SOS Office, right here at DNCAP!

On March 20th, representatives from the Secretary of State will be coming to our Lansing office at 901 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910. They will be here from 10am-3pm, offering a variety of services, including State IDs, granting or renewing Driver’s Licenses, transferring titles, and applying for and renewing disability placards.

Space is limited, so you MUST make a reservation. To reserve your spot call or email Travis L. Poland at 517-999-7537 or TPoland@dncap.org.

Tech Thursday
2023-03-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-02-16 13:00 - 15:00
Come to Disability Network Capital Area on the third Thursday of every month to get assistance with all of your tech devices, including Computers, Tablets, Cell Phones, and More!

To reserve your spot or request an accommodation, please contact Travis L. Poland at 517-999-7537 or TPoland@dncap.org.

Open Art
2023-02-28 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-01-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-01-24 10:30 - 12:00
Open Art is a social skill-building group that meets on Tuesday mornings. Students are allowed to bring their own art supplies and projects from home to work on here at the DNCAP office with their peers or use the provided supplies from DNCAP. The goal of the group is to build social connections and explore your creative characteristics.

Please contact Bri Ryder to register and to communicate any accommodation needs you may have. Accommodation requests must be received 2 days before the class begins. Contact Bri Ryder at 517-999-7518 or by email at bmilam@dncap.org if you have any questions.

Cooking Skills
2023-02-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-02-01 10:30 - 12:00
Cooking Class is a group held at the DNCAP office every Wednesday. The goal of the group is to work on basic cooking skills while keeping to a budget. The meals and snacks selected to be prepared in the group are always recipes that can be easily recreated at home with the supplies most have on hand. The group also discusses meal planning and grocery shopping and is a great opportunity to develop safe cooking skills.
This class now has a limit of TEN participants. All participants must RSVP due to constraints.
Please contact Bri Ryder to register and to communicate any accommodation needs you may have. Accommodation requests must be received 2 days before the class begins. Contact Bri Ryder at 517-999-7518 or by email at bmilam@dncap.org if you have any questions.

OFFICES CLOSED-Presidents' Day
2023-02-20 00:00 - 23:59
The DNCAP offices will be closed and staff will be given the day off in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Life Skills: Banking and Budgeting
2023-02-16 08:00 - 17:00
Please contact Bri Ryder to register and to communicate any accommodation needs you may have. Accommodation requests must be received 2 days before the class begins. Contact Bri Ryder at 517-999-7518 or by email at bmilam@dncap.org if you have any questions.

Life Skills: Goal Setting
2023-02-09 10:30 - 12:00

Life Skills: Disability Awareness
2023-02-02 10:30 - 12:00

Cooking Class
2023-01-25 10:30 - 12:00
Cooking Class is a group held at the DNCAP office every Wednesday. The goal of the group is to work on basic cooking skills while keeping to a budget. The meals and snacks selected to be prepared in the group are always recipes that can be easily recreated at home with the supplies most have on hand. The group also discusses meal planning and grocery shopping and is a great opportunity to develop safe cooking skills.

Please contact Bri Ryder to register and to communicate any accommodation needs you may have. Accommodation requests must be received 2 days before the class begins. Contact Bri Ryder at 517-999-7518 or by email at bmilam@dncap.org if you have any questions.
