MI: Disabilities
Wayne State adapts physical education program for students with disabilities
Wayne State University has received a $1.25 million grant to prepare adapted physical education specialists to serve students with disabilities…
MI HealthLink pilot program to transform by 2026
Michigan's HealthLink pilot program is planning to transition into a new Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan. The new program will …
MI legislators push for mental-health care access
A House bill aimed at increasing access to mental health care in Michigan could go to a vote on the House floor at any time. Rep. Felicia Brabec…
Heart-healthy holiday travel tips from a cardiologist
AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …
Michigan voting rights advocates push for lifting language, other barriers
Michigan lawmakers are set to consider a new Voting Rights Act for the state by next week. Introduced in June, Senate Bills 401, 402, 403 and 404 …
Michigan Adults Strive to Stay Mentally Sharp as They Age
AARP Michigan's Vital Voices survey results are in, and more than 700 Michigan adults 45 and older say they are most concerned with staying mentally …
Poll Accessibility Could Mean 60 Million More Voters
In Michigan and across the country, nearly 25% of the population encounters challenges in voting and accessing the polls. The Carter Center and …
Report Cites 'Flawed' Voter Purges as Unfair
There are many good reasons for states to update their voter rolls in preparation for elections, but a new report contended many are too zealous …
Wayne State Adds American Sign Language to Teaching Curriculum
Deaf people say they sometimes feel like they're living on a different planet from those who can hear, but when both learn to use American Sign …
MI Disability Group: Tips for More Inclusive Political Campaigns, Elections
With the 2022 elections nearing, groups in Michigan are working to educate political campaigns on how to become more accessible to voters with …
MI Report: Invest Rescue Plan Funds in Affordable, Accessible Housing
A new report found older Michiganders and people with disabilities face some of the greatest barriers to housing, and systemic racism has led to …
Disability Rights Champion Spotlights Need for Accessible Housing, Voting
It is Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and groups are spotlighting housing and voting as two major areas of concern. To mark International …