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To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge. 
United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge

To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge. 

Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County.
Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Persons First Language is replacing ableist language that devalues people with disabilities by erroneously implying they are abnormal.

Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County.
Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Persons First Language is replacing ableist language that devalues people with disabilities by erroneously implying they are abnormal.

Every polling place in Michigan is required to have accessible equipment to help those with disability cast their ballots independently.
Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities

Election inspectors are equipped with tools during training — known as disability etiquette — that they can use to assist voters with disabilities. 

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