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The American Association of People with Disabilities’ (AAPD) REV UP Campaign aims to increase the political participation of the disability community while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues. REV UP stands for Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power! Full political participation for Americans with disabilities is a top priority! AAPD works […]
Join us at our Fall Open House on Thursday, October 25, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at our Traverse City office. Meet members of our staff, learn about the services we offer, tour our office, and enjoy light refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend and join in the fall, festive fun! Our office is […]
Meet & Greet Open House at Lakewood on the Green on September 19! You’re invited to join us for a casual and informative Meet & Greet Open House at Lakewood on the Green in Cadillac on Wednesday, September 19, from 5 – 7 p.m. Meet and visit with members of our board and staff […]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2018 Celebrating Disability Inclusion for More than 70 Years! Reflecting a commitment to a robust and competitive American labor force, the 2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2018 CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.gov Developmental Disabilities Council taking legislators to work to highlight Disability Employment Awareness Month LANSING, Mich. – To celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities in employment, the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council is hosting “Take Your Legislator to Work” events across the state in advance […]
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is recruiting individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) as well as their caregivers and nurses to participate in a research study. Answers from the interviews will be used for research purposes to better understand: Their health information needs Their participation in other research studies Recruiting Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury […]
Making longer lives, better lives. *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Traverse City – Senior citizens lose billions very year to fraud, identity theft and various scams. We all know when something sounds too good to be true or not logical. Yet, some of us still fall for scams or fail to protect personal data. So, how does […]
Everyone is invited! Join the wonderful group, Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, at their Open House on Wednesday, August 8, from 1 – 4 p.m at Glen Haven in Sleeping Bear Dunes. They have been working hard on many accessibility improvements in the park and are offering everyone a chance to check out the fantastic […]
We are thrilled to be part of Smart Commute Week going on from June 4 – 8, in the Traverse City area. Smart Commute Week is an annual celebration held during the first week of June. The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for […]
Featured in The Record Eagle on May 6, 2018 WRITTEN BY Susan Odgers My paternal grandparents, Ann and Roy, were extremely important to me. As their first grandchild, they supported me and my parents in every way that mattered. My grandfather, an immensely decent human being, stood for hours outside of my hospital room after […]
