Nov 6, 2025
This project seeks to reduce unnecessary guardianships by offering legal alternatives and community support for older adults and adults with disabilities in Bay County. The project builds on a successful pilot and will expand training and collaboration with...
Nov 6, 2025
This project will expand access to tailored exercise programs for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. The Kirk Gibson Center will partner with InMotion to offer personalized assessments to match participants with exercise programs that meet their individual...
Sep 10, 2025
To expand access to inclusive physical activity programs for neurodiverse youth and adults, this project will create accessible, online professional training and certification for educators, coaches, and service providers across Michigan. By training 300...
Sep 10, 2025
To create more inclusive school environments, this project will integrate adaptive sports and disability awareness lessons into physical education classes at Ann Arbor Public Schools high schools. Students will participate in activities like wheelchair basketball,...
Feb 17, 2025
To support the physical and social well-being of people with disabilities, Mary Free Bed will expand its inclusive sports programs, including Goalball, Wheelchair Lacrosse, and a Junior Limb Difference Sports Camp, making them permanent offerings under their...
Feb 17, 2025
The Disability Justice Alliance will develop a plan to implement the recommendations of a statewide analysis that identified gaps and concerns in the disability landscape and integrate disability justice principles at the organizational level. This effort will foster...
Feb 17, 2025
The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) aims to establish a collaborative program connecting rural older adults and individuals with disabilities to assistive technology and durable medical equipment, addressing their diverse needs. This initiative also...
Feb 17, 2025
This project’s primary aim is to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities by connecting them to legal alternatives and services, safeguarding their autonomy and preventing restrictive guardianships. By implementing 3-5 pilot projects in select...
Feb 17, 2025
This initiative aims to mitigate the detrimental effects of social isolation on older adults by removing technology use barriers through a 12-week training program led by graduate student coaches. By empowering older adults with advanced technology skills and...
