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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…
A Statement on AI and Mental Health
From Theresa Metzmaker, CEO, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition At Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC), we have long celebrated…
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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…
Stronger Together
A message from our Executive Director, Theresa Metzmaker Dear Disability Community and Parents of Children with Disabilities, My…
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…
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…
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…
Make Your Voice Heard – Hearing Loss
By Kathryn Wyeth This past week, I had the opportunity to participate in the Hearing Loss Association of…
A Fidgetarium of Possibility
One of my minor autistic traits is fidgeting. When I was a kid, I had to learn how…
