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23 Jul
23 Jul
In Person: Writers Workshop - Disability Pride Month
23 Jul 2026, 22:30 ‧ 24 Jul 2026, 0:00 (UTC)
In Partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program
Everyone has a story worth telling.
Join us for a supportive, interactive writing workshop created especially for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and neurodivergence. Led in partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program, this session will help you explore your experiences, strengthen your voice, and connect with others through storytelling.
Whether you're a seasoned writer, someone who journals occasionally, or you've never shared your story before, you're welcome here. Come write, reflect, and celebrate Disability Pride Month by honoring the experiences that make our community stronger.
No prior writing experience is required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to put words on the page.
We will be meeting in the Lenexa City Center Conference Room #5
Location: Lenexa City Center
Space: Lenexa Conf Rm 5
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone has a story worth telling.
Join us for a supportive, interactive writing workshop created especially for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and neurodivergence. Led in partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program, this session will help you explore your experiences, strengthen your voice, and connect with others through storytelling.
Whether you're a seasoned writer, someone who journals occasionally, or you've never shared your story before, you're welcome here. Come write, reflect, and celebrate Disability Pride Month by honoring the experiences that make our community stronger.
No prior writing experience is required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to put words on the page.
We will be meeting in the Lenexa City Center Conference Room #5
Location: Lenexa City Center
Space: Lenexa Conf Rm 5
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lenexa City Center Public Library, 8778 Penrose Lane Lenexa, KS 66219
31 Jul
In Partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program
Everyone has a story worth telling.
Join us for a supportive, interactive writing workshop created especially for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and neurodivergence. Led in partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program, this session will help you explore your experiences, strengthen your voice, and connect with others through storytelling.
Whether you're a seasoned writer, someone who journals occasionally, or you've never shared your story before, you're welcome here. Come write, reflect, and celebrate Disability Pride Month by honoring the experiences that make our community stronger.
No prior writing experience is required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to put words on the page.
We will be meeting virtually for this session - anyone is welcome!
Everyone has a story worth telling.
Join us for a supportive, interactive writing workshop created especially for people with disabilities, chronic illness, and neurodivergence. Led in partnership with Midnight Garden Publishing House's Writers in Residence Program, this session will help you explore your experiences, strengthen your voice, and connect with others through storytelling.
Whether you're a seasoned writer, someone who journals occasionally, or you've never shared your story before, you're welcome here. Come write, reflect, and celebrate Disability Pride Month by honoring the experiences that make our community stronger.
No prior writing experience is required. Just bring yourself and a willingness to put words on the page.
We will be meeting virtually for this session - anyone is welcome!
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08 Aug
Join us for our monthly check-in, on the 2nd Saturday of every month!
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
- Participate in the way that works for you: Camera on is optional, show up just as you are. You can speak, use the chat, or just listen.
- First names help us connect: you can include pronouns & location if you want, but not necessary
- Respect Confidentiality and Avoid Comparisons: Allow others to share their own story, and we hold empathy for each other as everyone is coming into this space at a different stage.
- Hold space for others to share equally: Leave time for everyone to speak. Use the chat for brief and celebratory comments
- No recording allowed: We know it may be nice to go back to the content later. However, we will record and post what is appropriate to share
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
- You can arrive late or leave early if needed
- You can step away or turn your camera off at any time
- Sharing personal experiences is welcome, but never required
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
Zoom Meeting
10 Aug
Join The Empower Network for a community therapeutic art activity with guided discussion, led by graduate students from Emporia State University.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Zoom Meeting
12 Sep
Join us for our monthly check-in, on the 2nd Saturday of every month!
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
- Participate in the way that works for you: Camera on is optional, show up just as you are. You can speak, use the chat, or just listen.
- First names help us connect: you can include pronouns & location if you want, but not necessary
- Respect Confidentiality and Avoid Comparisons: Allow others to share their own story, and we hold empathy for each other as everyone is coming into this space at a different stage.
- Hold space for others to share equally: Leave time for everyone to speak. Use the chat for brief and celebratory comments
- No recording allowed: We know it may be nice to go back to the content later. However, we will record and post what is appropriate to share
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
- You can arrive late or leave early if needed
- You can step away or turn your camera off at any time
- Sharing personal experiences is welcome, but never required
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
Zoom Meeting
14 Sep
Join The Empower Network for a community therapeutic art activity with guided discussion, led by graduate students from Emporia State University.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Zoom Meeting
10 Oct
Join us for our monthly check-in, on the 2nd Saturday of every month!
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
- Participate in the way that works for you: Camera on is optional, show up just as you are. You can speak, use the chat, or just listen.
- First names help us connect: you can include pronouns & location if you want, but not necessary
- Respect Confidentiality and Avoid Comparisons: Allow others to share their own story, and we hold empathy for each other as everyone is coming into this space at a different stage.
- Hold space for others to share equally: Leave time for everyone to speak. Use the chat for brief and celebratory comments
- No recording allowed: We know it may be nice to go back to the content later. However, we will record and post what is appropriate to share
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
- You can arrive late or leave early if needed
- You can step away or turn your camera off at any time
- Sharing personal experiences is welcome, but never required
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
Zoom Meeting
12 Oct
Join The Empower Network for a community therapeutic art activity with guided discussion, led by graduate students from Emporia State University.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Zoom Meeting
09 Nov
Join The Empower Network for a community therapeutic art activity with guided discussion, led by graduate students from Emporia State University.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Art materials required to participate are usually quite simple - paper, pencil, coloring materials such as colored pencils, markers, or crayons.
This meeting is open to all who register. However, to protect participant privacy, it will not be recorded or available later.
Zoom Meeting
14 Nov
Join us for our monthly check-in, on the 2nd Saturday of every month!
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
- Participate in the way that works for you: Camera on is optional, show up just as you are. You can speak, use the chat, or just listen.
- First names help us connect: you can include pronouns & location if you want, but not necessary
- Respect Confidentiality and Avoid Comparisons: Allow others to share their own story, and we hold empathy for each other as everyone is coming into this space at a different stage.
- Hold space for others to share equally: Leave time for everyone to speak. Use the chat for brief and celebratory comments
- No recording allowed: We know it may be nice to go back to the content later. However, we will record and post what is appropriate to share
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
- You can arrive late or leave early if needed
- You can step away or turn your camera off at any time
- Sharing personal experiences is welcome, but never required
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
Zoom Meeting
12 Dec
Join us for our monthly check-in, on the 2nd Saturday of every month!
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
These meetings are designed to be low-pressure, flexible, and welcoming for everyone in our community.
What you can expect:
FIRST: We set the stage with our basic rules of engagement
- Participate in the way that works for you: Camera on is optional, show up just as you are. You can speak, use the chat, or just listen.
- First names help us connect: you can include pronouns & location if you want, but not necessary
- Respect Confidentiality and Avoid Comparisons: Allow others to share their own story, and we hold empathy for each other as everyone is coming into this space at a different stage.
- Hold space for others to share equally: Leave time for everyone to speak. Use the chat for brief and celebratory comments
- No recording allowed: We know it may be nice to go back to the content later. However, we will record and post what is appropriate to share
A gentle discussion topic: Each session usually includes a simple theme or prompt related to work, entrepreneurship, or navigating professional life with chronic illness or disability. No preparation is needed.
Accessibility: We use the transcript feature of zoom to help with accessibility. If you need to bring an ASL interpreter, you are welcome to do so and we will be happy to accommodate so you can participate.
Moderated and respectful space: Our meetings follow The Empower Network’s community standards to ensure a supportive, judgment-free environment.
A few things to know:
- You can arrive late or leave early if needed
- You can step away or turn your camera off at any time
- Sharing personal experiences is welcome, but never required
As always, call a doctor if you need medical assistance, a mental health provider if you need support, and a lawyer if you need legal assistance. See less
Zoom Meeting