Disability Network/Michigan

As part of the AT&T Connected Learning?Initiative, AT&T and Human-I-T provided 330 free laptops to members of Disability Network/Michigan, the state’s 15 Centers for Independent Living (CIL). The laptops will be distributed to individuals with disabilities across Michigan. AT&T also announced a $95,500 contribution to The Disability Network, a CIL located in Flint, Michigan, to support a youth leadership program that will teach advocacy and digital literacy skills. A portion of these funds will be disbursed to the other 14 CILs to help them also implement this programming for youth with disabilities. David Lewis Gavin Goetz Lori Doughty Tim Weststrate Ann Pollard Stephanie LargeJessica Erickson #LifeAtAtt

Last two weeks to participate in our travel survey of wheelchair users! We'd appreciate it if you could share with your networks.

Disability Network West Michigan invites you to join us for a FREE community block party celebrating our 25th anniversary. On this day, we’ll celebrate this important agency milestone of serving the communities of Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Mason, and Lake counties. We have spent the past 25 years fighting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, housing, and transportation – ensuring that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We will have Music, Food, Ice Cream, Fun, and the opportunity to meet our team, and information tables from our partner organizations throughout our region. #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion

Michigan's behavioral healthcare system is at a crossroads. Shortages and limited options create a dire situation for those in crisis. We’re working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to care. Get more details about our work in our latest Bright Ideas and learn about critical initiatives that can strengthen Michigan's mental health safety net. #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth #endthestigma #mentalwellness

Disability Network West Michigan is proud to present our newly redesigned website! We are also excited to introduce a new community events calendar feature! The community events calendar is accessible by clicking on the Events tab at the top of the page in the header. Please check back frequently to stay updated on our current events. https://lnkd.in/erze2sY7 #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #WebsiteRedesign

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is turning our buildings green for Mental Health Awareness Month. This is one of the most important observances on our calendar because mental health issues are so widespread in our society. In fact, more than 1 in 5 adults in the US live with a mental illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s just as important to get help for a mental condition as it is for a physical condition. We want to spread the word that it is always okay to ask for help and that help is always available.

Ok, I am going weigh in on the backlash that is happening for DEIA. ?? First, it is real. Many organizations are eliminating their DEI programs to avoid backlash from customers, the media and in some cases even their own employees. ?? But it is important to note that DEI will NOT go away. ?? Companies will begin to change the name of DEI programs. They will no longer be a separate department but embedded in HR, Operations, Recruiting etc. ?? We will see a rebranding of DEI similar to how Facebook became Meta. We will see DEI become things like "Talent Solutions", "Change Makers", "Global Impact" and the list goes on. ?? So, while many of us feel frustrated and discouraged by the current environment rest assured the believers in this work are resilient and we have faced backlash before. We will keep on, keeping on. #DisabilityInclusion #InclusionMatters #HumanResources