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Category: Advocacy

Preparing the Next Generation of Advocates

March 10, 2020 Advocacy

Advocacy Academy in its ninth year We are excited to be offering Advocacy Academy again this summer for the ninth year in Kalamazoo. Advocacy Academy…

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Ableism – A common form of disability discrimination

March 10, 2020 Advocacy

There is no question we live in an ableist world. In its simplest form, ableism is the belief system that tells us it is better…

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Know Your Rights

February 21, 2020 Advocacy

Overview of laws protecting people with disabilities NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. It will be rescheduled at a later…

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Proposed Emotional Support Animal Bill threatens housing rights for people with disabilities

December 16, 2019 Advocacy

Legislative bills have been presented in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives that, if passed, would significantly hinder the ability of people with disabilities…

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Disability Network Advocates Push for Reasonable Accommodations Act

November 12, 2019 Advocacy

Each summer, Disability Network holds an Advocacy Academy, a small group of youth and young adults with disabilities are hired for an eight-week term in…

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Alternatives to Guardianship

September 26, 2019 Advocacy

Guardianship is the legal court proceeding which grants one person (the guardian) power to make legal decisions for another (the ward), thereby removing the right…

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Plan for updated accessibility logo

April 26, 2019 Advocacy

Below is a press release issued by Michigan Representative Beau LaFave announcing a plan to replace the current international symbol of accessibility with a more…

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