As we stated in last month’s blog, while the policy decisions that elected officials make impact everyone’s lives, these decisions often directly affect people with disabilities who are more likely to be dependent on government systems for health care, social services, employment, and other needs.

According to The Center for American Progress, “With 1 in 4 people in the United States having a disability, politicians should be looking to this population to help determine what a future America looks like.”

As we stated in last month’s blog, while the policy decisions that elected officials make impact everyone’s lives, these decisions often directly affect people with disabilities who are more likely to be dependent on government systems for health care, social services, employment, and other needs.

According to The Center for American Progress, “With 1 in 4 people in the United States having a disability, politicians should be looking to this population to help determine what a future America looks like.”

When people in Michigan with disabilities or their families need help, there are a number of resources available to them from the State of Michigan. While state resources are invaluable, chances are that they will also turn to nonprofit or community organizations committed to removing barriers and expanding opportunities.

When people in Michigan with disabilities or their families need help, there are a number of resources available to them from the State of Michigan. While state resources are invaluable, chances are that they will also turn to nonprofit or community organizations committed to removing barriers and expanding opportunities.

When people in Michigan with disabilities or their families need help, there are a number of resources available to them from the State of Michigan. While state resources are invaluable, chances are that they will also turn to nonprofit or community organizations committed to removing barriers and expanding opportunities.

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. To say this was landmark legislation is an understatement.

Are you someone who would like to be an ally and help to promote inclusion and eliminate barriers in the community places we all share? The journey to being an ally is to listen and learn.   

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while anyone can struggle with their mental health, people with disabilities are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than people without disabilities. Medicines and therapy are effective treatments your doctor can prescribe to address mental health conditions, and many people also make lifestyle changes at home to help.