Michigan
Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
MDRC News May
2009
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Table of Contents
- Community Choice Act Rally and Lobby Day
- Oh What A Sweet Victory! You are invited...
- 2nd Annual Bowl A Rama A Success!
- Assistive Technology Funding Through Medicaid: Webinar Archive Now Available
- Make a Difference - Sign Up for Action Alerts
- Our Hopes
- MDRC Board Meetings
Community Choice Act (CCA) Rally and Lobby Day
Through a generous donation by an anonymous donor, MDRC was able to send 20 self-advocates from around the state to a rally and lobby day April 28th in Washington DC in support of the Community Choice Act (CCA). The CCA establishes a national program of community-based attendant services and supports for people with disabilities, regardless of age or disability. This bill would allow the dollars to follow the person, and allow eligible individuals, or their representatives, to choose where they would receive services and supports. The rally was organized by ADAPT and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
Oh What A Sweet Victory! 10th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Olmstead Decision
Join the celebration of the victory anniversary of an individual's civil right to live in the community. We still have a lot progress to make in order to establish this right for everyone who desires it. However, please join us for a dessert party in commemoration of the Decision. There will be cake and ice cream for all (some sugar-free options will be available). This celebration will take place at MDRC 3498 East Lake Lansing Road Suite 100 East Lansing, MI 48823 on Monday, June 22, 2009 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM.
Second Annual Bowl A Rama Success!
We raised over $8,000 for our social justice work on issues including access to housing, community living, and assistive technology. Thank you to the more than one-hundred and fifty people who participated in the Second Annual Bowl-A-Rama held last Saturday at Royal Scot in Lansing, Michigan. There is still time left for you to donate and help us reach our goal of $10,000 for the event. Visit our Bowl A Rama website and select "Donate Now" to make your donation today.
Assistive Technology Funding Through Medicaid: Webinar Archive Now Available
Archived Webinar on Assistive Technology Funding: Medicaid. This conference was presented on April 8, 2009 by Amy Maes, Executive Director of the Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL). Michigan's AT Program used a web conferencing system from IDEAL group "Online Conferencing Systems which is designed to be accessible for people who use assistive technology.
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.
Our Hopes Community Conversations
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council wants your input for its next 5-year plan. This is your chance to say what is important to you. Michigan Disability Rights Coalition and United Cerebral Palsy Michigan are holding regional forums in six locations across the state to gather input and we need you to be there to make this a success. There are two forums yet to be held: May 20th in Gaylord; and June 11th in Marquette. For more information, visit the Our Hopes web site or contact Carolyn Lejuste at MDRC 800-760-4600 ext. 321 or clejuste@prosynergy.org.
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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