MI - UCP

MI - UCP We are MI-UCP, a statewide nonprofit organization that’s been an ally and advocate for people with disabilities for the past 75 years.

MI-UCP (Michigan United Cerebral Palsy) was founded on the belief that everyone has the right to live to the best of their abilities and go as far as their ambitions will take them. We have been an ally and an advocate for the 2.3 million Michiganders with disabilities since 1949. As one of Michigan’s largest sources of support, education, referrals, and services for people with disabilities and t

heir families, MI-UCP provides assistive technology, financial assistance and tools, advocacy, and employment services to promote equity, independence and inclusion for all. Originally focused on individuals with Cerebral Palsy, currently more than 65 percent of the people MI-UCP serves have a disability other than CP. Find out more at www.mi-ucp.org​

The next MI-UCP AT Talk is taking place Thursday, May 14th featuring Lori Timney from T-Mobile.Lori will cover accessibl...
05/11/2026

The next MI-UCP AT Talk is taking place Thursday, May 14th featuring Lori Timney from T-Mobile.

Lori will cover accessible telecommunications services:
Speech-to-Speech (STS) This service is designed for people who have speech disability or those who use an assistive voice device.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:00 am (EST) - 11:15 am via Zoom
Visit www.mi-ucp.org/attalks for more info and to register!

04/30/2026

30 Days, 30 AT Ways. Now, one place to learn more.

Throughout April, we shared how assistive technology (AT) helps people across Michigan live, learn, work, and participate more independently.

Are you interested in AT, but don’t know where to start?

Introducing the Michigan AT Help Hub: use it to find tools, resources, and support from organizations across the state.

Visit: https://www.michigan.gov/ddcouncil

04/29/2026

Better tools, stronger credit, brighter possibilities.

Access the AT you need today while building a more secure financial tomorrow.

Our financial health is as real and critical as physical health, and people with disabilities, and those who support them, need to have opportunities to build their credit and work toward financial health.

As the only Community Development Financial Institution in Michigan that serves the disability community, older residents and caregivers exclusively, the Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund (MATLF) works to help you get the AT you need.

For more information about Michigan Assistive Technology Loan, please contact MI-UCP at [email protected]

04/29/2026

Did you know?

Some Michigan Medicaid waiver programs may cover assistive technology (AT), home modifications, and vehicle modifications that help people with disabilities live more independently in their communities.

These supports can help remove barriers at home and improve mobility and access to daily activities.

Contact Disability Rights Michigan to learn more!
1.800.288.5923

04/28/2026

Did you know?

Under Title III of the ADA, businesses open to the public must remove barriers when it is readily achievable, meaning easily accomplished without much difficulty or expense. Simple accessibility improvements, such as installing a ramp or replacing round doorknobs with lever-style handles, can make it easier for people with disabilities to enter and use a business. These small changes can help ensure equal access to goods and services for everyone.

Learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/small-business-and-ada-readily-achievable-requirements

AT Question? Call DRM at 1.800.288.5923

04/26/2026

Meet Logan.

Logan has long found brushing teeth to be challenging due to multiple aspects of his disabilities. After doing research, the Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) helped Logan pick a toothbrush with a variety of features that would help make the process more accessible for him. MATP demonstrated the Autobrush with a toothbrush head in a size that would work best for him.

Logan absolutely loved the Autobrush from the start! Not only does it decrease the fine motor and muscular demands of brushing teeth, but it’s been so effective at cleaning his mouth too. At his last appointment, Logan’s dentist told him that his oral hygiene looked significantly improved and asked him what he’d been doing! Logan has been showing his new toothbrush off to guests at his home and telling friends and family how much he loves it.

If you would like to learn more about AT for oral health, check out:
http://mi-at.org/daily-living/

04/25/2026

Did you know social isolation affects 1 in 3 older adults?

Social isolation affects people of all ages and abilities, but for those with disabilities, chronic illness, or aging-related challenges, it can be a daily reality.

It’s not just about feeling lonely — people in fair or poor health are more than twice as likely to experience social isolation, and it’s linked to serious health risks like depression, heart disease, and cognitive decline.

Source: https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/1-3-older-adults-still-experience-loneliness-and-isolation

The good news? AT can help bridge those gaps. Whether it’s video calls using simplified tablets, texting with adaptive keyboards, or companion pets, AT can provide tools to support you.

If you or someone you know is feeling disconnected, the Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) is here to help!

MATP offers free AT device demos and short-term loans so you can try out tools that support communication, mobility, and independence.

To learn more about how AT can help with social isolation, contact MATP:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 800-578-0280

04/24/2026

Did you know?

Businesses may qualify for a federal tax credit when they purchase assistive technology (AT) or make accessibility improvements for customers with disabilities. The Architectural / Transportation Tax Deduction and the Small Business Tax Credit can help offset the cost of AT, accessible communication tools, or barrier removal. Improving accessibility can benefit both your customers and your business.

Learn more: https://adata.org/factsheet/quicktips-tax

04/23/2026

Myth or Fact? AT services are never covered by Medicaid.

🚫Myth!

Enrollees in certain Medicaid waivers like the MI Choice Waiver Program and the MI Coordinated Health Waiver program may be able to receive paid AT. Coverage can include evaluations; help with securing AT; help designing, customizing, maintaining, repairing, or replacing AT; training or technical assistance for the enrollee as well as family members, advocates, authorized representatives, or caregivers.

To learn about MI Choice or MI Coordinated Health options in your area, you can contact the state’s MI Options Program at 1-800-803-7174. If you run into issues with AT from your MI Choice Waiver agency or MI Coordinated Health plan, you can contact the MI Community, Home, and Health Ombudsman at 1-888-746-6465 for free help.

We are excited to announce that the winner of our Bruno Mars Concert Raffle was ticket number 55! This ticket belongs to...
04/23/2026

We are excited to announce that the winner of our Bruno Mars Concert Raffle was ticket number 55!

This ticket belongs to Karen Mills. Congratulations Karen!

Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket or donated to this fundraiser. With your help we were able to raise over $700 for our organization. All proceeds will further to support our mission at MI-UCP.

04/22/2026

Today, we celebrate National Assistive Technology Day.

Across our state, organizations are working to increase awareness, expand access, and connect people to the tools they need.

Through 30 Days, 30 AT Ways, we’re proud to be part of a collaborative effort highlighting the impact of assistive technology in everyday life.

Together, we’re building a more accessible Michigan.



Michigan Assistive Technology Program Disability Rights Michigan Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute MI - UCP

[Alt Text: Graphic that says: Today is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Text: These organizations are working to increase awareness, expand access and connect people to the tools they need. Together, we are building a more accessible Michigan. Logos for Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MiDDi), Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC), Michigan Elder Justice Initiative (MEJI), Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund (MATLF), and Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) are in the middle. Text: Together, we are building a more accessible Michigan. The “30 Days, 30 AT Ways” campaign logo and hashtag: Day 22]

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