Disability Network Wayne County Detroit Events

Inner Vision Blind Support Group

In Person & Via Zoom

Visually Impaired Peer Support Group is a community where people who are blind or have low vision meet to share experiences, coping strategies, and resources in a safe, understanding environment, reducing isolation and fostering empowerment through shared challenges and successes, often facilitated by peers also with vision loss. Join us every 2nd Friday of the month.

Men's Peer Support Group

7800 Outer Drive, Detroit

Men Peer Support Group will provide a safe space for men to share their experiences and emotional support and help men navigate their personal challenges.

Urban Gardening

Participants learn how to grow food, stretch grocery dollars, process and preserve harvests, craft herbal remedies, make non-toxic household cleaners, forage safety in urban space and build systems of sustainability.

Free Caregiver Training Classes

Caregiver training classes offer essential skills for professional and family caregivers, covering topics like personal care, dementia, safety, and self-care, with options ranging from in-person workshops to online certifications. Training can lead to certifications (DCW) required for employment. Join us every Thursday at 6 pm.

Computer Literacy

Build Confidence. Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Senior Tech Academy helps our senior community learn computers step‑by‑step with simple, friendly, Detroit‑rooted training designed for real life. Whether someone is brand‑new to technology or wants to sharpen everyday digital skills, our program makes learning easy, stress‑free, and empowering. What We Teach: AI use for everyday use for home or business Email, internet safety, and scam prevention Video calling with family Online shopping and banking Smartphones, photos, and social media Word, Excel, cloud storage, and more Why Seniors Love It: Clear, easy‑to-follow lessons Large‑print guides and hands‑on support Friendly instructors who move at your pace Real‑world skills that build independence

American Sign Language (ASL)

In Person

ASL, or American Sign Language, is a complete visual-gestural language used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in North America, featuring unique grammar and syntax distinct from English, expressed through handshapes, movement, placement, and facial expressions, and while learning basic signs and phrases is achievable, true fluency often takes years, with resources ranging from online courses to local classes available for learners.