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Disability Network Wayne County Detroit Events


Friday, Jun 12, 2026

Fri 12
Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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.

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026

Sat 13
Jun 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free Caregiver Training Classes

7800 Outer Drive, Detroit

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.

Monday, Jun 15, 2026

Mon 15
Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Enhance Fitness

7800 Outer Drive, Detroit

The Enhance Fitness program is a low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program designed specifically to improve the overall fitness and well-being of older adults.

Mon 15
Jun 15, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Senior Creative Workshop

7800 Outer Drive, Detroit

Beginner ceramic classes teach fundamental clay techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building, introducing students to the potter's wheel, clay properties, and basic firing/glazing, focusing on hands-on creation of simple functional or decorative pieces like bowls, tiles, or dishes to build confidence and understanding before exploring more complex art.

Mon 15
Jun 15, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Blind Hustle Dance Group

In Person & Via Zoom

The "Blind Hustle Dance Group teaches ballroom and other styles to visually impaired dancers using touch and verbal cues, or events featuring blindfolded dancers in Hustle competitions, showcasing how blind individuals master intricate partner dances by relying on feeling the rhythm and partner's movements. These groups and events highlight adaptive dance techniques, proving that blindness doesn't prevent complex choreography, often incorporating elements of traditional Hustle.

Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026

Tue 16
Jun 16, 2026 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Free Massage Therapy

7800 Outer Drive, Detroit

Massage therapy is the professional manual manipulation of soft body tissues (muscles, tendons, ligaments) using techniques like kneading, rubbing, and pressing to promote relaxation, relieve pain, improve circulation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, often tailored to specific health needs like back pain, headaches, or recovery from injury. It's an ancient healing art with many styles, from relaxing Swedish to deep tissue, performed by trained therapists.