Michigan
Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
MDRC News February
2008
Back to Last Issue: January 2008
Table of Contents:
- Connections for Community Leadership
- Building Alliances for Disability Leadership (BAD-L)
- Many Faces, One Voice
- Housing
- Support MDRC
- About MDRC News.
Center for Community Leadership (CCL)
CCL is excited to begin our third round of “mini-grants” intended to support leadership opportunities for individuals in local communities. All proposals must be received by February 26, 2008. For more information see the Center for Community Leadership Home Page.
Building Alliances for Disability Leadership (BAD-L)
The Building Alliances for Disability Leadership (BAD-L) program is now underway. 20 mentoring pairs attended the first of five leadership trainings in late January. This first training focused on building a sense of community, establishing effective working alliances, creating mentor/mentee pairs, and understanding disability pride, culture, and history. For more information, please visit BAD-L
Many Faces, Once Voice
We've now attended both a 3 day workshop and a 5 day Train the Trainer from the Center for Digital Storytelling. See the new page !
Housing
Today, people in need of affordable/accessible housing have a significant challenge in their search. Initial survey results suggest that a variety of agencies are currently in the forefront of providing help, and in any one locale people in need may have to make multiple phone calls in their effort. MDRC's Housing Project is working with others to develop Housing Resource Centers. Housing Resource Centers would be available to answer housing-related questions and assist with the securing of affordable/accessible housing and supports. Once this is done, we'll provide links on our housing project website.
Assistive Technology Exchange
ATXchange now has 75 items including free computers, hospital beds, and more. There are also many items that are available at a low cost. Check out www.atxchange.org and post an item for sale or free or look for items you need.
Support MDRC!
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition is celebrating 25 years of advocacy in the disability community. We are establishing a permanent endowment fund in honor and memory of our friend and colleague, Jim Francis-Bohr. This fund will firmly establish MDRC’s ability to continue our advocacy work and fund Jim’s vision. We will use this lasting endowment for advocacy on long-term care policy issues and other issues important to expanding choice in Michigan’s disability community. For more information and to donate, please visit http://www.copower.org/mdrc/support.htm!
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