Preparing the Next Generation of Advocates
Advocacy Academy in its ninth year We are excited to be offering Advocacy Academy again this summer for the ninth year in... Read More
Ableism – A common form of disability discrimination
There is no question we live in an ableist world. In its simplest form, ableism is the belief system that tells us... Read More
Know Your Rights
Overview of laws protecting people with disabilities NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be rescheduled... Read More
Proposed Emotional Support Animal Bill threatens housing rights for people with disabilities
Legislative bills have been presented in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives that, if passed, would significantly hinder the ability of... Read More
Disability Network Advocates Push for Reasonable Accommodations Act
Each summer, Disability Network holds an Advocacy Academy, a small group of youth and young adults with disabilities are hired for an... Read More
Alternatives to Guardianship
Guardianship is the legal court proceeding which grants one person (the guardian) power to make legal decisions for another (the ward), thereby... Read More
Plan for updated accessibility logo
Below is a press release issued by Michigan Representative Beau LaFave announcing a plan to replace the current international symbol of accessibility... Read More