Michigan Disability Rights Coalition is a disability justice movement working to transform communities.
College Organizations Networking Now Each Creating Ties (CONNECT)
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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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.
Now on Myspace!
CONNECT now has its own Myspace page, connect with students and disability organizations from around the globe at CONNECT Myspace.
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!
Print copies are available for $10. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it CONNECT for more information. Do you or your group need help going through the handbook or would like to talk to someone please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- Fax: (517) 333-2677
- Mail: CONNECT, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, 3498 E. Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 100, East Lansing, MI 48823 (submissions will not be returned)
Connections for Community Leadership is funded by the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.