www.michiganbehavioralheathcoalition.org Here in Michigan, we’ve come a long way when it comes to helping people with mental illness and developmental disabilities live the way they want to. But there’s […]
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We Want To Hear From You!
We want to hear from you! Click below for a short survey (less than 10 questions) so we can learn about your experience with self-directing community mental health services. […]
Combating Hunger through Inclusive Volunteering for MLK Day 2022
Food insecurity is a significant problem across the United States and has been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic. While food banks typically provide for more than 37 million Americans each […]
Federal Support Can Seed Big Improvements in Mobile Response
By Whitney Bunts & Carlean Ponder At the end of December 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on the structure and implementation process for community-based mobile […]
The Arc Speaking Truth in Washington
Testifying Before Congress on Bridging Health Equity Gaps for People with Disabilities and Chronic Conditions Today, as we approach year three of the COVID-19 crisis, The Arc testified before the […]
Federal Appeals Court Decision Ensures Iowa Schools Can Require Masking to Protect Students with Disabilities
DES MOINES, Iowa — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act require schools to impose universal […]
Following Meeting with Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Disability Rights Advocates Release Statement and Readout
Washington, D.C. – Following a meeting between leaders from disability rights organizations and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, advocates released the following statement: The dialogue with the CDC Director was long […]
Disability Rights Advocates to Meet with CDC Director Following GMA Appearance; Nearly 150 Disability Organizations Release Policy Demand Letter Ahead of Meeting
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, January 7, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, in an interview with Good Morning America, commented on the results of a research study. Director Walensky remarked […]
DRM Vaccine Advocacy Page Is Now Live!
Visit https://linktr.ee/disabilityrightsmi (Link In Bio) to see our new vaccine advocacy page! We have informative videos, a vaccine report, answers to frequently asked Covid-19 questions, and help finding additional resources. If you […]
Comcast NBCUniversal and The Arc Collaborate to Make Life-Changing Impact with Digital Skills Efforts for People with Disabilities
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), digital access and skills are a critical component of gaining independence. In 2021, The Arc and Comcast NBCUniversal once again teamed up […]