Michigan
Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
MDRC News May
2008
Back to Last Issue: March 2008
Table of Contents:
- New Address!
- Connections for Community Leadership
- Many Faces, One Voice Digital Stories
- AT Xchange
- Bowl a Rama!
- About MDRC News.
MDRC Office Moves May 1st!
MDRC now has a new main office address. We've moved down the street on Lake Lansing Road to the corner of Lake Lansing and Abbot Roads. It's a great space, with a nice conference room area! Our phone numbers are the same.
Our new address is:
3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Ste 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
Connections to Community Leadership
LeaderLINKS Up and Running!
LeaderLINKS is a unique tool allowing people with disabilities to learn about leadership opportunities, supports, and organizations as well as for leadership organizations to promote their programs to emerging leaders in Michigan. Accessing the database is simple. You can call us toll-free at 866-532-2669 and we will do the searching for you or you can search the database online .
Local Mini-Grant Partners for FY 2008
- Faith Gospel Tabernacle (Bad Axe): Inclusion of people with disabilities in the planning of the Family Fun Festival
- Huron Intermediate School District: Implementation of the We Lead curriculum in the classroom
- Superior Alliance for Independent Living (SAIL): Support for the Upper Peninsula Youth Leadership Forum
- The Arc Shiawassee County: Use of parts of the We Lead curriculum in their Summer Camp Program
- CC of Hope Network of West Michigan (Adrian): Implement the We Lead Curriculum
- Hope Network/Monroe Co: Replicate the We Lead program
- Baraga Co. RICC/Copper County CMH: Support of the Life in Focus training
- Fisher Clubhouse and Matrix Theater (Detroit): Support for building Leadership skills in an anti-stigma campaign
- Mid Michigan Industries (Mt. Pleasant): Establishment of a leadership program
- Oakwood Healthcare Systems (Lincoln Park): Leadership workshops for teens with disabilities at Oakwood Program for Exceptional Families.
More information about Connections for Community Leadership.
Many Faces, One Voice Digital Story Telling
MDRC and UCP Michigan Staff have been teaching a small group to create digital stories. Themes vary from Proud and Powerful stories, to personal stories about the importance of public transportation. The group is composed of staff from MDRC and UCP Michigan and also some of partners. We are using free software and will also learn to add captions to videos. We'll be presenting at a round table about the project at the International Self Determination Conference at the end of the month.
More information about Digital Storytelling .
Assistive Technology Exchange
Check out www.atxchange.org and post an item for sale or free or look for items you need! ATXchange now has 147 items including wheelchair, hospital beds, communication devices and more. You can also post to look for items you need if you can't find what you need right now! There are currently 44 items listed as needed. Could be a good time to clean out that closet or garage and help someone at the same time!
Support MDRC!
Come out and support MDRC and The Leaven Center at the Bowl for Social Justice Bowl A Rama May 31, 2008, Royal Scot Bowling Alley, 4722 W. Grand River Ave., Lansing
- Prizes for top individual and team fundraisers
- Prizes for Highest and Lowest scoring Teams!
- Play three games for $20!
- Goodie bag for the first 50 bowlers registered!
- Collect pledges to raise money for social justice!
To register, or for more information, go to http://www.leaven.org or call 989-855-2606
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