Lt. Governor Brian Calley held a press conference this morning, encouraging people to embrace the understanding that “Every single person has value and worth. We must be vigilant in defending the dignity of all people, especially those with developmental or intellectual disabilities.” Click Here for the news story from Channel 7 WXYZ in Detroit Lt. […]
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Flint families can get nutritious food; dates announced for September mobile food bank stops
LANSING, Mich. – Flint families may get nutritious food that can limit the effects of lead exposure during mobile food pantry hours set for September at locations throughout Flint. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are announcing the upcoming schedule for mobile food pantry […]
Mental Health Rift Brings Calley To The Table
Tension flares over workgroup reports, procedures By JAY GREENE Click Here to view Craine’s Article Tensions flared several weeks ago between mental health advocates and state officials over how to proceed in developing a crucial report to the Michigan Legislature on how best to fund $2.4 billion in Medicaid behavioral health dollars and integrate physical […]
For Children Who Have a Sibling with a Disability…
Grand Valley State University Therapeutic Recreation faculty are looking for children aged 8-12 years old, who have a sibling with a disability to participate in a research study on the benefits of using books and activities to help them identify and understand their feelings about their sibling (called bibiotherapy). For more information, click below: GVSU […]
Webinar: A Closer Look at the New ABLE Programs
ABLE National Resource Center August 4, 2016 / 2:00 – 3:30 PM Eastern Time ABLE National Resource Center With the recent launch of the Ohio, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Florida State ABLE programs, the ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) would like to invite potential ABLE participants, their families, and all other ABLE stakeholders, to attend a […]
The Mon-ARC of Monroe, Michigan – Executive Director Position
The Arc chapter of Monroe County is seeking an Executive Director. The document below is a description of the position, requirements, and application process. Mon-ARC Exec Dir
National Disability Voter Registration Week
Mark your Calendars! July 11-15th is National Disability Voter Registration Week
Prisoners with disabilities lack ‘scaffolding for success’
According to a new report, more than 750,000 people with disabilities are currently imprisoned in the United States. Advocates say that children born with physical or intellectual disabilities are far more likely to end up in prison than their able-bodied peers, due in part to a lack of support systems. Judy Woodruff talks to Jennifer […]