Governor Whitmer invites students to design State of the State address program cover
Later this month, I will deliver my sixth State of the State address to lay out our plans to make Michigan the best place to live, work, and raise a family by focusing on lowering costs, strengthening our education system and infrastructure, building on Michigan’s strong economic progress, and so much more. These plans represent […]
Public Input Sessions for FY2025-2027 State Plan for Independent Living Now Available
We are excited to announce the upcoming public input sessions for the FY2025-2027 State Plan for Independent Living hosted by Misilc.org. These sessions will be conducted via Zoom, providing an accessible and convenient platform for individuals to participate and share their valuable insights. We encourage everyone to join these sessions and contribute to shaping the […]
Disability Network/Michigan is excited to help spread the word about the Delta Dental Foundation’s upcoming photo shoots in Marquette, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan for people with disabilities as a part of their partnership with Positive Exposure.
Disability Network/Michigan is pleased to learn of the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the retroactivity applied to insurance reimbursements as a result of changes in the state’s No-Fault auto insurance system.
Check out the article in the Detroit News
The Governor Issues a Proclamation–July 26 — A Day to Honor the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF MICHIGAN,I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaimJuly 26, 2023as A DAY TO HONOR THE SIGNING OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WHEREAS, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, to ensure the civil rights of people with […]
Disability Network/Michigan names Langley Executive Director
Disability Network/Michigan has selected Teri Langley to lead the advocacy organization in engaging with state and federal legislative bodies and government agencies, as well as local governments, on behalf of Disability Network’s member association.
‘GMA’ celebrates deserving hero with $1 million surprise
Robin Roberts has a special surprise for Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as “Dr. O,” who’s made it his mission to build the adaptive sports and fitness program at the University of Michigan.