Calendar of Events
If you would like an event listed e-mail us at events@disabilitiestoday.com

September
September 15 2007 - 10am - 3pm
Ticket to Work informational seminar. Detroit Works One Stop, 707 Milwaukee, Detroit, Michigan. For more information call Paul Landry at (248) 577-5070.

September 18 2007
Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Game. University of Detroit Mercy, Calihan Hall. Detroit Sports Legends (players from the Red Wings, Lions, Pistons and Tigers) vs. Detroit Motor Mouths (favorite televison and radio personalities). Tickets: $8 for adults, $5 children. VIP tickets available for $100 includes private reception with celebrity players. Tickets available at Ticketmaster (248) 645-6666. VIP tickets available at (313) 745-9817.

September 23 2007 - 10am
"Off the Record". Panel discussion with media personalities about the news industry and what it takes to get a story on the air. Sponsored by Community Living Services. For more information call (734) 722-7185 or email tdevon@comlivserv.com.

September 28 2007 - 6pm
In the spirit of the 15th century artist and visionary Leonardo da Vinci, the da Vinci Awards honor the most innovative developments and research in adaptive and assistive technology that embrace the Universal Design Principle - an approach to the design of products, services and environments to be usable by as many people as possible regardless of age, ability or circumstance. The 2007 da Vinci Awards will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Dearborn, MI, on Friday, September 28, 2007. Proceeds from this event support the National MS Society in their continuing efforts to aid those affected by multiple sclerosis. For details, please contact Leslie Kota at 248-936-0349 or visit www.davinciawards.com. Spoonsored by GM.

October
October 1 2007
Jeremy Taylor's wedding. Lila Lazarus - WDIV TV, Host. $100.00 per person. For more information call Catherine Lang at (734) 222-9800 or visit www.nkfm.org.

October 7 2007 - 7pm - 12am
The HOMES Coalition 5th Annual "Join the Magic" Banquet. Supporting the housing needs for people with disabilities. Andiamo Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan. $100 per person. For more information call (248) 608-3569.

6th Annual Starry Night Gala. Andiamo Banquet Center, Warren, Michigan. To benefit The Macomb - Oakland Regional Center. For more information call (586) 263-8983.

October 20 2007 - 10am - 2pm
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R Street, Detroit, Michigan. Persons with Disabilities Committee Information Fair. Free. For more information call (313) 576-1000.

On-going Events

Spinal Cord Injury Research Subjects Needed - for the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. People with low blood pressure due to spinal cord injury are needed to participate in a research study of midodrine. For more information call (313) 745-9877. Leave a message.

For golfers with disabilities, golf carts are available through Oakland County Parks in Oakland County, Michigan. For more information call Adaptive Recreation Division at (248) 858-7596 or visit www.co.oakland.mi.us.

"The Miracle League" is a charitable organization that provides children with mental and/or physical challenges an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league. There is something about playing the game of baseball that lights up youngsters’ eyes, but for children facing physical and mental challenges, that opportunity can often be a difficult first step. The Miracle League gives these children the opportunity to get out in the sunshine, and enjoy playing the game of baseball in its purest form. Leagues begin June 12 2007 in Southfield, Michigan. For more information call (248) 506-4604 or visit www.michiganmiracle.org.

Oakland County Parks in Oakland County, Michigan are sponsoring a number of adaptive sports programs for the spring and summer of 2007.
- Mighty Oaks - Adaptive sports team. Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7pm. Ewalt Community Center, Pontiac, Michigan. For more information call Derenda Howard at (248) 858-1486.
- Junior Wheelchair Basketball. Wednesdays 6:30pm - 8pm. Beech Wood Recreation Center, Southfield, Michigan. For more information call Claudia Brewer at (248) 796-4673.
- Youth Abilities. Saturdays 9am - 11am. Boys and Girls Club, Royal Oak, Michigan. For more information call Sandy Dorey at (248) 858-7596.
- Adult Wheelchair Hockey/Basketball. Drop in - pick up ball. Now through May. Boulan Middle School, Troy Michigan. Fridays 6pm - 10pm. For more information call Sandy Dorey at (248) 858-7596.
- Adaptive sports camp. July 6 - 9. Waterford Oaks, Waterford, Michigan. For more information call Derenda Howard at (248) 858-1486 or Sandy Dorey at (248) 858-7596.
- Sports Night. 4th Tuesday of every month. Now through November. 6:30pm - 8pm. Beaumont Rehabilitation Center Gym, Royal Oak, Michigan. Program runs concurrently with Beaumont Rehabilitation Pediatric Support Group. Activities include games, floor hockey, volleyball, relays. For more information call Sandy Dorey at (248) 858-7596.

Great Lakes Sports City in Fraser, Michigan is now offering a Sled Hockey Program. If you are interested in participating contact Charlene Trick at (248) 680-0839 or e-mail d3sledhockey@aol.com.

The Broe Therapy Choir is comprised of a unique group of men and women who are recovering from traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse problems and mental illness. The Broe Therapy Choir will be touring throughout the spring and summer in Michigan. Dates are as follows:
- March 9 2007
Emerson Elementary School - Fraser, Michigan
- March 30 2007
Farmington High School - Farmington, Michigan
- April 2007 (date to be determined)
East Middle School - Farmington, Michigan
- May 2 2007
Costick Center, Farmington Arts Festival - Farmington, Michigan
- May 2007 (date to be determined)
Our Lady of Loretto - Redford, Michigan
- May 2007 (date to be determined)
Catholic Central High School - Redford, Michigan
- June 2007(date to be determined)
Vista Marie School for Girls - Dearborn, Michigan
- July 2007(date to be determined)
Boys & Girls Republic - Farmington, Michigan
- August 7 2007
The Integrity Clubhouse - Port Huron, Michigan
For more information on any of these shows, or to learn how to book the choir in your area call Len McCulloch at (248) 474-BROE.

The Youth Abilities Saturday Morning Sports Special at the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County. Beginning Saturday, January 10 2004. 9am - 11am. Activities include gymnastics, parachute games, floor hockey, obstacle course, basketball and more. The Boys & Girls Club is located at 1545 East Lincoln, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073. For more information call (248) 544-4166.

Learn to Ski Clinics sponsored by Michigan Sports Unlimited will be held at Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan and Crystal Mountain in Cadillac, Michigan starting January 10th. For more information visit www.misportsunlimited.com or call (248) 988-0156.

C.C. Plus will begin their Fall 2003 "My Chance to Dance" special needs dance/exercise program for physically and/or developmentally disabled adults in September. Classes are held in the following communities: Sterling Heights, Mt. Clemens, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe and Southfield, Michigan. Wheelchairs and walkers are welcome, parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend and participate. For more information on dates, times and pricing, contact Kathy at (586) 412-8454 or Dawn at (586) 792-5897.

Paint a Miracle is a nonprofit art studio that offers people with disabilities the opportunity to develop their artistic talents in an atmosphere of hope, growth and encouragement. There are Monday and Tuesday sessions available. Most sessions take place in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Call (248) 515-0236 for more information or email paintamiracle@propson.net or visit www.paintamiracle.org.

The Art Experience has a number of on-going events revolving around art creation including papermaking, computer art, poetry, painting and pastels. All classes take place at 562 W. Huron, Pontiac, Michigan 48343. For more information call (248) 975-9290.

The city of Sterling Heights is offering therapeutic recreation to meet the leisure needs of disabled individuals. The 2003 winter offerings include: Recreation Plus Club, Bowling, Martial Arts Therapy, Challengers Sports Team, and Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team. For more information, or to receive the Sterling Special Newsletter call (586) 446-2700.
Visit them on the web at www.sterling-heights.net.

Michigan Adaptive Golf Clinics and tournaments are being planned for the 2003 season.
For information call Monica Haubenstricker at (810) 342-4182 or mhgolf@concentric.net.

Tennis on Wheels. Oakland County Parks, Athletes Unlimited, and USA Tennis will be providing wheelchair tennis lessons. Advance registration is required by calling Phil Wood at 810-964-1111. For information call Ann Manning at Athletes Unlimited at (248) 827-3388.

Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Teams
Several Michigan wheelchair basketball teams have open practices. here is a listing of four of them:
Flint Flying Eagles practice every Thursday at the Haskell Community Center in Flint from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. For information call Kevin McCory at (989) 795-2637.
Westland Wizards practice every Saturday evening at the Bailey Community Center in Westland. For information call Shawn Graham at (734) 762-9573.
Oakland County Sharks practice every Friday (school year only) at the Boulan Middle School in Troy. For information call Sandy Dorey at (248) 858-7596.
Detroit Diehards practice on Saturdays at Coleman Young from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. For information call Myreo Dixon at (313) 745-6624.

Great Lakes Adaptive Sailing. Oakland County Parks are sponsoring adaptive sailing lessons. To schedule a lesson call Dwayne Pingston (810) 326-3789.

Community Connection Activities Information. Community Connection provides a variety of activities and events on an ongoing basis. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, and co-sponsored by Oakland County Parks and Beaumont Hospital, Community Connection offers activities and events ranging from Yoga, Chair Aerobics, Swimming to Wreath Making and more. For more information about Community Connection activities contact the following persons:
Sandy Dorey, CTRS: (248) 858-7596
Stella Husch, CTRS: (248) 258-3766

St. Clair County - Port Huron
Women With Disabilities Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Blue Water CIL Office, 310 Water Street, Port Huron, MI 48060. call Cathy at 987-9337 ext. 150 for details. For more information about the many services available through the Blue Water Center for Independent Living call (810)987-9337 - Voice/TDD (800) 527-2167.

YOGA for persons with physical disabilities and family members. Sponsored by Namaste Yoga. For registration information contact: Stella Husch, CTRS at (248) 258-3766.

Special Needs Dance/Exercise Classes
C.C. Plus, dance for fun and fitness, presents classes for moderately impaired children and adults and those with Autism. Weekly classes in Sterling Hts., Clinton Twp., and St. Clair Shores. Dances are specially choreographed to avoid failure & build on success! Join anytime! Parents and caregivers are invited and welcome! For information call Kathy (586) 412-8454 or Dawn (586) 792-5897.

Amputee Support Group. First Tuesday of each month. 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Berkley Community Center, (248) 546-2450. 2400 Robina - (South off Catalpa, [11 & a half mile] between Collidge and Greenfield.). Call Shana Butash at (248) 551-5499 for more information.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
The MRS is the vocational rehabilitation agency for the State of Michigan and a division of the Michigan Department of Career Development. They offer a vast array of disability-related services in Michigan. Call 800-605-6722 or 888-605-6722 (TTY).

UCP of Metropolitan Detroit "Parents Training Parents" have upcoming Workshops. For a complete list of current events and scheduled workshops please contact UCP of Detroit at 800-827-4843 or on the web at www.ucp.org.