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What is CONNECT?
CONNECT is a statewide network connecting college students with disabilities and their allies involved with disability organizations on their campuses to each other and the resources available to them in their communities.
- Have you ever wondered what other campus disability groups are doing?
- Are you interested in creating ties with other student organizations across the state?
- Have you wanted to make a statewide impact on the disability movement?
- Are you interested in starting a disability group on your campus?
Find out more about CONNECT by signing up for the e-mail newsletter by sending an email to CONNECT@prosynergy.org with the subject "Subscribe". If you need to receive the newsletter in an alternative format such as large print or plain text, please note that in the email or call 1-866-532-2669.
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Now on Myspace!
CONNECT now has its own Myspace page, connect with students and disability organizations from around the globe at CONNECT Myspace.
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How do I start a student group?
Are you interested in starting a disability organization on your campus? CONNECT offers a handbook called "Lead On." This handbook has all the information you need to start a disability student organization on a college/university campus. It covers topics such as group structure, coalition building, writing a constitution, event planning, and so much more!
Lead On Downloads:
Print copies are available for $10. Please contact CONNECT for more information. Do you or your group need help going through the handbook or would like to talk to someone please contact Theresa Squires.
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Third Annual CONNECT Conference
CONNECT held its third annual CONNECT Conference in July of 2008 at the Grand Valley State University. The conference covered: statewide networking, event planning and activism strategies.
Are you interested in attending a CONNECT conference? Information on the 2009 CONNECT conference will be available in April 2009.
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Would you like your work featured in the CONNECT E-zine?
CONNECT is asking students with disabilities to send us your thoughts, your work, your stories, ideas, examples of experiences, events, and activities you are proud of which give you a sense of personal value and power. We are interested in gathering such personal pride and power intellectual paraphernalia to share with others with the goal of inspiring leaders and showing the world what a difference people with disabilities can make.
By submitting you work, you agree that your submissions can be shared publicly with through our CONNECT E-zine, CCL newsletter, web site, and other publicity materials.
Proud and Powerful submissions can be made by:
- Email: CONNECT@prosynergy.org
- Fax: (517) 333-2677
- Mail: CONNECT, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, 780 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48823 (submissions will not be returned)
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