Partner Partner Content Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
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Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Event accessibility: Making every occasion inclusive for all
It’s not hard to bring inclusivity and accessibility to your events, but it does require a bit of foresight. Disability advocate Lucia Rios offers ideas to make your gathering more welcoming.
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When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Step inside an award-winning library for people with disabilities
Roel Garcia shares what it's like to visit the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon. Part of the Muskegon Area District Library, it is a fully functioning library specializing in additional services for people with disabilities.
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Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care
Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders
Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area’s LGBTQ residents
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.
Mothering Justice “Mamas’ Agenda” addresses childcare and early childhood education
A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.
Repurposing community assets strengthens communities in Pontiac and Detroit
Michigan communities are repurposing spaces to bring services, create meeting places, and meet the many needs of neighborhood residents.
How public health cares for Michigan’s infants and new parents
Michigan’s state and local public health systems make great efforts to ensure that expectant mothers and infants get the best start possible.
Event accessibility: Making every occasion inclusive for all
It’s not hard to bring inclusivity and accessibility to your events, but it does require a bit of foresight. Disability advocate Lucia Rios offers ideas to make your gathering more welcoming.
Partner Partner Content When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
Step inside an award-winning library for people with disabilities
Roel Garcia shares what it's like to visit the Library for the Visually Impaired and Physically Disabled in Muskegon. Part of the Muskegon Area District Library, it is a fully functioning library specializing in additional services for people with disabilities.
Partner Partner Content Simple accommodations can eliminate barriers to health care
Because equal and quality access to care is so important, making sure medical practices improve access and accommodations for people with autism is a crucial goal of the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM).
Community land trusts make home ownership possible for more Michiganders
Michigan has a huge housing shortage. To address this need, many communities are utilizing community land trusts, like ICCF, to ensure affordable homeownership for generations to come.
CDFI funding helps Corktown Health expand services for Detroit area’s LGBTQ residents
Corktown Health has evolved and grown from offering end-of-life services during the HIV/AIDS epidemic to providing primary care for the LGBTQ community. Through financial support from IFF, and through partnerships with local organizations including MiGen, the health network continues to provide a life-changing impact on the patients it serves.
Mothering Justice “Mamas’ Agenda” addresses childcare and early childhood education
A grassroots policy advocacy organization, Mothering Justice provides mothers of color in America with resources and tools to make equitable policy changes. One of its agenda items is early childhood education.
