Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Access to Adaptive Sports

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...

Disability Justice Alliance

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...

Community Connections for Assistive Technology

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...

Michigan Guardianship Diversion Project Implementation

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...

Using Technology to Enhance Older Adult Quality of Life

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...

Coordinated Care for the Homeless: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Volunteers of America Michigan will improve access and lower costs for comprehensive care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Lansing. Volunteers of America Michigan will expand service to five days a week, providing behavioral and physical health services, as...

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