Memories to Milestones Foundation

05/21/2024

We all have a role to play in promoting a mental health-friendly workplace – whether we’re a company leader, manager, co-worker or someone with a mental heal...

05/21/2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is proposing to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) intended for self-injurious behavior (SIB) or aggressive behavior (AB). FDA has determined these devices present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that...

05/02/2024

Here it is, the first issue of The Feisty News! https://mailchi.mp/mymdrc.org/mdrcs-may-newsletter-the-first-feisty-news-issue?e=717f37d80b

05/01/2024

Join the LFI Team for Part 2 of the Disrupting Ableism Training!
This virtual session will be interactive and engaging, giving participants time to practice disrupting ableism using real-life scenarios.
After this session participants will have tools to advocate and disrupt ableism when it occurs.
Online Registration: https://DisruptingAbleism2.eventbrite.com
Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Place: Virtual Zoom
ASL and CART Captioning will be provided
Presenters: Leaders For Inclusion Program Staff:
Laura Hall, Frank Vaca, Ajaune Thomas, Priscilla Cano, Casey Stratton
REGISTER TODAY FOR ACCESS TO THE LIVE SESSION
[Image Description: LFI Logo, an outline of a person in a wheelchair holding a star in the air with the text "Leaders For Inclusion". A logo with text "Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. with liberty and access for all." 4 people with disabilities looking at each other and smiling and laughing. Image includes text: "disrupting ableism PART 2: Internalized Ableism. Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. 12:00PM - 1:30PM. Place: Virtual Zoom. Join the LFI Team for a Disrupting Internalized Ableism Training! This virtual session will be interactive and engaging, giving participants time to practice disrupting internalized ableism using real-life scenarios. During this training, we will take a closer look at ableism. What is it? How does it impact people with disabilities and our society as a whole? How do we unknowingly feed into it? What can we do about it? After this session participants will have tools to advocate and disrupt internalized ableism when it occurs. ASL and CART Captioning will be provided
Online Registration: https://DisruptingAbleism2.eventbrite.com. Register Today!" End Text. End Image description.]

05/01/2024

MDRC is proud to announce the participation of the Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) in the Community Connections for Assistive Technology (CCAT) Grant initiative. This grant serves older adults and people with disabilities in rural Northern Michigan and the thumb area, and provides free assistive technology for hearing, vision, mobility and more! Details about the CCAT grant can be found below.

For additional information or to contact MATP, you can fill out the google form: https://bit.ly/CCAssistiveTech, email us: [email protected] or call 1-800-578-0280.

The CCAT program is supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. The Michigan Health Endowment Fund works to improve the health and wellness of Michigan residents and reduce the cost of healthcare, with a special focus on children and seniors. You can find more information about the Health Fund at mihealthfund.org.

[Image description: A flyer detailing the information about the CCAT Grant.

There are four images: the first image is the MATP logo. The second image is of an older man getting his blood pressure checked while sitting at a table and smiling. The third image is a map of the lower peninsula of Michigan with the counties that the CCAT grant serves highlighted. The fourth image is an older man riding an e-bike with an AT Specialist in the background.

Text on the flyer: "Community Connections for Assistive Technology (CCAT) Grant.

What is Assistive Technology (AT)? AT is any tool, software, or app that can help people with disabilities, including older adults, do what they want to do.

What is the Community Connections for Assistive Technology (CCAT) Grant? The CCAT grant serves older adults and people with disabilities in rural Northern Michigan and the thumb area. Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) specialists will visit people in their home or community to demonstrate and provide free assistive devices for hearing, vision, mobility, or other daily tasks. With the right AT, individuals can stay connected, participate in community activities, and maintain independence.

What Counties does the CCAT Grant serve? The CCAT Grant serves the following counties: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Kalkaska, Iosco, Isabella, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Sanilac, Tuscola, Wexford.

Interested? Contact MATP or Fill out this Form:
Phone: 800-578-0280
Michigan Relay 711
Email: [email protected]
Google Form: https://bit.ly/CCAssistiveTech
Website: MyMDRC.org/assistive-tech." End Text. End image Description.]

03/27/2024

03/19/2024

Some people who have had breast cancer may benefit from job to support them after treatment and during recovery. Read "Work After Breast Cancer" to learn more. https://AskJAN.org/blogs/jan/2015/10/work-after-breast-cancer.cfm

03/15/2024

MDRC cultivates disability pride and strengthens the disability movement by recognizing disability as a beautiful part of human diversity.

03/14/2024

https://www.michiganworks.org/training/embrace-ease-a-journey-through-anxiety-management

Join us for a virtual educational workshop that will educate participants about anxiety and the different types of anxiety.