Michigan
Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
MDRC News December
2009
Back to Last Issue: October 2009
Table of Contents
- Happy Holidays!
- Smoking Cessation
- Spirit & Pride: Re-imagining Disability
- Assistive Technology and Transition to Community Living
- MDRC Board Retreat
- 3rd Annual Bowl A Rama Save the Date!
- Make a Difference - Sign Up for Action Alerts
- MDRC Board Meetings
Happy Holidays!
The staff and board members of MDRC hope this December finds you enjoying holiday celebrations with your family and friends. This holiday season, MDRC staff are continuing our tradition of giving by donating needed items to families who are homeless. MDRC's annual letter and list of accomplishments is on our webpage. Thank you for your financial support and for everything you to to work with us to to achieve liberty and access for all!
Smoking Cessation and People with Disabilities
In November, MDRC was involved in a panel discussion about health inequities and the failure of smoking 
cessation programs to reach and support disparately affected populations. MDRC staff talked about the importance of accommodating and supporting people with disabilities. The panel also included a person from the Native American community, the Arab/Chaldean community and an ally of the LGBT community.
Spirit & Pride: Re-imagining Disability
MDRC participated in “Spirit & Pride: Re-imagining Disability in Jewish and Christian Communities”. More than twenty-five people from West and Mid-Michigan participated in the four week program. The program focused on challenging the theological traditions of pity and charity and drawing upon ancient and emerging traditions of liberation to help participants become more effective catalysts for change where they live, work, and worship.
Assistive Technology and Transition to Community Living
On December 10th, MDRC provided information on Assistive Technology for people who have cognitive impairments to Michigan Center for Independent Living (Disability Network) staff who help people transition out of nursing homes. Topics included using technology to support memory, attention, mood, and personal safety.
MDRC Board Retreat
The MDRC board held their annual retreat in November. Among many fine conversations, the members were particularly energized by MDRC’s expanded focus on fund raising initiatives.
3rd Annual Bowl A Rama Save the Date!
Dust off your bowling shoes and save the date. Plan to join us at the Royal Scot Bowling Alley on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM for our 3rd Annual Bowl-A-Rama Bowling for Justice!
Make a Difference - Sign Up for Action Alerts
When you sign up for MDRC alerts, we'll email you when issues arise and give you the information you need to take action on issues important to Michigan's disability community. Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard! Sign up for Action Alerts.
MDRC Governing Board Meetings
Come and tell your story to the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition's Governing Board. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage people to attend. The next meeting is July 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM. All meetings are at:
MDRC's office
3498 E. Lake Lansing Rd., Ste
100
East Lansing, MI 48823.
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