It’s Good Work, If You Can Get It
Information recently released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that across all age groups, people with disabilities are much less likely... Read More
Don’t Just Exercise Your Right to Vote — Demand It!
It is said that voting is the cornerstone of American democracy. It’s each citizen’s right to have their say in how, and... Read More
Fragrance: The Invisible Access Barrier
Fragrance is not the first thing that comes to mind when most people think about accessibility; however, fragrances can be a physical... Read More
What Does Independence Look Like?
As people across the United States gather to celebrate Independence Day we ask ourselves, “What does true independence look like?” With no... Read More
Recreation for All!
Michiganders with disabilities experience higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Outdoor recreational access and inclusion lead to improved physical... Read More
A Lack of Accessible Public Transportation Creates Isolation
For people with disabilities, accessible public transportation is a major factor in whether or not they can navigate their community independently. In... Read More
Ensuring IEPs are available in Adult Education
Many young adults with disabilities are being denied access to an education due to misinterpretation of the laws that govern their rights.... Read More
Emergency Preparedness Must Be Inclusive
It’s true what they say – “You never know when disaster is going to hit,” and, unfortunately, the frequency of severe storms,... Read More
In-person attendance requirement at open meetings discriminates against people with disabilities in state and local government
Michigan’s Open Meetings Act (OMA) requires that all state and local public meetings (such as governmental boards and commissions) be held in... Read More
Everyone wins in an accessible community
There is no excuse for inaccessible communities any longer. The problems are wide-spread and well-known – the time to fix it is... Read More