<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4">Dear colleagues,<br><br>I wanted to share an <b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span>impactful, no-cost programming opportunity</b> for libraries<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> and organizations</span> in the Metro Detroit area.<br><br><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:large"></span><a href="https://www.miworkmatters.org/" target="_blank">Mi Work Matters</a><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:large"> (not part of Michigan Works)</span> is currently booking their <b><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span>30-minute Employment Ambassador Presentation</b> for summer and fall. This powerful, heartfelt session is designed to inspire and shift perspectives around disability inclusion in the workplace. It features stories of resilience, hope, and purpose from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<br><br>We recently hosted this program at the Novi Public Library, and it was very well-received. The Livonia Public Library also hosted a session with great feedback. It’s a meaningful way to promote inclusion and community engagement with minimal time or staffing commitment.<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:large"> I've attached a copy of their flyer.</span><br><br>There is no cost to host this program, thanks to support from The FS Foundation, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and the Hardies Family Trust.<br><br>If you’re interested in learning more or booking a session, please reach out to<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span>Jane Muszynski at <a href="mailto:Jane.Muszynski@miworkmatters.org" target="_blank">Jane.Muszynski@miworkmatters.org</a><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> or (</span>734<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">) </span>776<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">-</span>7977<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">.</span></font></div><div><font size="4"><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span><br>In the spirit of full transparency,<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"></span> I recently joined the board of Mi Work Matters. However, I had planned to share this opportunity with fellow libraries prior to that, and I’m simply passing along a great resource that aligns with our shared values of access and inclusion.<br><br>Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions about the program or our experience hosting it.<br><br>Warmly,<br>Jennifer<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:large"> (Jen)</span> McArdle</font></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4"><span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:600px;height:150px"><img alt="Email Signature.
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