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Statement about racist “meme”

Today (February 6th) was a day of joy, vision, and creative love at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition MDRC staff came together from across the…

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Statement about racist “meme”

Today (February 6th) was a day of joy, vision, and creative love at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition MDRC staff came together from across the…

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Statement about racist “meme”

Today (February 6th) was a day of joy, vision, and creative love at the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition…

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Statment on ableism, racism, and xenophobia deployed together

Statement from Michigan Disability Rights Coalition On Thanksgiving, the President of the United States called Governor Tim Walz…

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Stronger Together

A message from our Executive Director, Theresa Metzmaker Dear Disability Community and Parents of Children with Disabilities, My…

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Registration Open: Parents Weekend- Raising Children with Disabilities with Disability Pride

Registration and payment for the 2024 Raising Children with Disabilities: With Disability Pride. A Weekend of Learning and…

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The Harmful Impact of Using the Word “Crazy” with Children: A Call for Change

Dear individuals who work with children, Please stop using the word “crazy”. I am saying this from a…

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MDRC Recognized as an Adoption Advocate by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

  Lansing, 11/8/2023: Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) is thrilled to announce its recognition as an Adoption Advocate…

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Make Your Voice Heard – Hearing Loss

This past week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Annual…

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Make Your Voice Heard – Hearing Loss

By Kathryn Wyeth This past week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Hearing Loss Association of…

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A Fidgetarium of Possibility

One of my minor autistic traits is fidgeting. When I was a kid, I had to learn how…

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Access to Facebook

It is so wonderful to see advances in the social media platforms in recent years to make content…

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Don’t Fail that Fall

by Aimee Sterk Did you know that one out of…

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“Pawsatively” Helpful: AT for Dog Care

By Laura Hall, MATP Staff A few weeks ago, I…

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Memorial Day Post: The Larger Possibilities of AT

Memorial Day has been a time of taking stock since…

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Using Amazon Echo in an Emergency

By Jen Mullins, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff Earlier this year,…

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Wheelchairs and Airline Travel: A Turbulent Experience

By MATP Staff Member Laura Hall Earlier this month, I…

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Personalizing Alexa for Yourself and Your Family

Many members of our community have learned to use specific…

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