Access Equity and Leadership Collective

Access Equity and Leadership Collective Advancing equity and leadership for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Disabled communities.

Access Equity and Leadership Collective advances accessible democracy leadership and equitable policy centering Deaf Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind communities.

What are your plans for the evening of June 20, 2026?Make it a full night of fun, community, and connection!🎬 Start the ...
06/10/2026

What are your plans for the evening of June 20, 2026?

Make it a full night of fun, community, and connection!

🎬 Start the evening with Open Caption Movie Night featuring Toy Story 5 at Bel Air Luxury Cinema.

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/movie-night-125
🍿 Your ticket includes popcorn and a drink!

🍔 After the movie, join us for Michigan Deaf Night Out at The Hitching Post for food, fellowship, and community connection.

Attend one event or enjoy both, we'd love to see you there!

🎬 Open Caption Movie Night is Coming to Detroit! 🍿In collaboration with Michigan Deaf Night Out Network(MI DNO), the Acc...
06/06/2026

🎬 Open Caption Movie Night is Coming to Detroit! 🍿

In collaboration with Michigan Deaf Night Out Network(MI DNO), the Accessibility, Equity & Leadership Center (AELC) is excited to host an Open Caption Movie Night at Bel Air Luxury Cinema!

🎥 Toy Story 5
📅 June 20, 2026
🕢 Showtime: 5:15
📍 Bel Air Luxury Cinema
10100 E 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48234

🎟️ Reserve your seat today:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/movie-night-125

After the movie, join us for Deaf Night Out at Hitching Post Lounge for food, fellowship, and community connection.
📍 Hitching Post
11203 E 8 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48089
🕢 Time: 7:00 PM - Close

This event is more than a movie night. AELC is working to raise awareness about Michigan's open captioning legislation and demonstrate to our elected officials the growing community demand for accessible entertainment. Open captions benefit Deaf, Hard of Hearing, late-deafened individuals, families, English language learners, and many others.

Let's show up, fill every seat, and send a clear message that accessibility matters.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Take Action for Open Caption Access in Michigan!Introduced by State Senator Stephanie Chang, Senate Bill 0764 (SB 0764...
06/05/2026

📢 Take Action for Open Caption Access in Michigan!

Introduced by State Senator Stephanie Chang, Senate Bill 0764 (SB 0764) would require open captioned screenings in Michigan movie theaters to ensure Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing residents have equitable access to films and public entertainment experiences.

This legislation is a major step toward removing communication barriers in everyday community spaces especially in movie theaters where access has historically been limited or inconsistent.

🎬 Open captions are not optional. They are essential communication access, not a luxury.

Under SB 0764, theaters would be required to provide regular open captioned screenings, helping ensure consistent and predictable access for all moviegoers.

📞 Contact Sen. Stephanie Chang’s Office (Detroit District Office):
Phone: (313) 922-6949
Toll-free: 855-347-8003
📞 Lansing Capitol Office:
Phone: (517) 373-7346
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let her know you support SB 0764 – Open Caption Accessibility in Michigan Movie Theaters and thank her for advancing accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

✅ Share your personal story about lack of caption access in theaters or public events
✅ Encourage others to support SB 0764
✅ Help spread awareness by sharing this post

Do you have a personal experience where you were excluded or missed out due to lack of captions? Your story matters. Consider signing up to testify and helping legislators understand why this bill is needed.

📲 Follow AELC (Access Equity & Leadership Collective) for updates on SB 0764, hearing dates, testimony opportunities, and other accessibility legislation impacting Michigan’s Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and disability communities.
Together, we can make Michigan a place where open captions are standard, not optional.

📢 Take Action for Hearing Access in Michigan!Introduced by State Representative Emily Dievendorf, HB 5436 would require ...
06/05/2026

📢 Take Action for Hearing Access in Michigan!

Introduced by State Representative Emily Dievendorf, HB 5436 would require health insurers to cover hearing aids and related services, including audiological exams, fittings, maintenance, and repairs, with coverage of up to $3,000 per hearing aid every 36 months.

Hearing aids are essential tools for communication, education, employment, and daily life, not a luxury.

📞 Contact Rep. Emily Dievendorf's office: (517) 373-2277
📧 Email: [email protected]

Let her know you support HB 5436 and thank her for championing hearing healthcare access in Michigan.
✅ Share your story about hearing access
✅ Encourage others to support the bill
✅ Help spread awareness by sharing this post

Do you have a personal story about the impact of hearing aid costs or access to hearing healthcare? We encourage you to share your experience at the upcoming committee hearing. Sign up to testify and help legislators understand why this bill matters.

📲 Follow AELC (Access Equity & Leadership Collective) for updates on HB 5436, hearing dates, testimony opportunities, and other accessibility legislation affecting Michigan's Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and disability communities.
Together, we can make hearing healthcare more affordable and accessible for all Michiganders.

Grand Rapids community, we’re coming your way! Join us for Signs at the Table in collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hea...
06/04/2026

Grand Rapids community, we’re coming your way!

Join us for Signs at the Table in collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services- a community conversation on Michigan’s legislative priorities and how they impact Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
160 68th St SW Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
🍽 Meal provided
✋ ASL Interpreters are provided.

In collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Let’s build connection, awareness, and action together.

👉 Pleas RSVP: https://linktr.ee/accesselc

05/22/2026

Today is Michigan Deaf Advocacy Day!

Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d and is joining us today, Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing.

Today, we are coming together to advocate for accessibility, representation, and change for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and disability communities across Michigan.

ASL interpreters will be provided for the Capitol tour.

Please review the agenda and important details before arriving.

📅 Michigan Deaf Advocacy Day Agenda
Friday, May 22, 2026

📍 First Check-In Location:
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
214 S Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Arrival, Check-In, Networking, and Advocacy Material Distribution

10:00 AM
Group walk to the Michigan State Capitol

10:15 AM
Welcome and Advocacy Briefing

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Legislative Office Meetings
Participants will drop off advocacy literature and/or meet with legislators and staff to share stories, concerns, and support for accessibility legislation.

12:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM
Michigan State Capitol Tour
📍 Michigan State Capitol
100 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933

Following the Tour
Group Photo at the Capitol, Departure, and Travel Home

"Nothing About Us Without Us."

If you have a question or concern, please email us at [email protected]

Have you RSVP’d yet?It’s not too late to join AELC for Deaf Advocacy Day on May 22 in Lansing, MI as we come together fo...
05/19/2026

Have you RSVP’d yet?

It’s not too late to join AELC for Deaf Advocacy Day on May 22 in Lansing, MI as we come together for accessibility, language access, and representation.

📍Michigan State Capitol, Lansing, MI
🗓 May 22
🔗 RSVP: linktr.ee/accesselc

Once you RSVP, you will receive more details about parking, the schedule, and the agenda for the day.

Be seen. Be heard. Be involved.

Grand Rapids community, we’re coming your way!Join us for Signs at the Table in collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hear...
05/08/2026

Grand Rapids community, we’re coming your way!

Join us for Signs at the Table in collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services- a community conversation on Michigan’s legislative priorities and how they impact Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
160 68th St SW Suite 140, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
🍽 Meal provided
✋ ASL-accessible space

In collaboration with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Let’s build connection, awareness, and action together.
👉 Pleas RSVP: https://linktr.ee/accesselc

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