disabilities

"Students have a right to learn—no matter what." That is the motto of the Ypsilanti-based Student Advocacy Center of Michigan. The center stands up for K-12 students who deal with suspensions, face racial barriers, and get denied access to special education. Decky Alexander shared more about the center's ongoing work with its Co-Executive Director, Anell Eccleston.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is continuing to approve new laws included alongside the state’s budget package that will have an impact on residents in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Chelsea School District and several nonprofit organizations in the city have received funding from the Chelsea Community Foundation to enrich the quality of life for residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Scio Township officials have approved plans for a 94-acre residential community for adults with developmental disabilities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

There are a good number of families in Michigan and here in Washtenaw County that have children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of them don't go as far in life because there isn't enough opportunity available. Kerry Kafafian is among those parents. That's why, back in 2005, she began working on creating and developing a community for her son. 21 years later, the Many Hands Lifesharing Community is coming to fruition. Kerry joined WEMU's David Fair to tell her story on this week's "Washtenaw United."

Park officials in Ann Arbor are working to make parks more accessible to those with mobility disabilities. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A disability rights group looked at Ann Arbor’s polling locations during the November election and found that only a few had full accessibility accommodations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that the Inkster City Council must read out loud the written public comments of a paralyzed man who is unable to attend its meetings in person. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Democratic Michigan Representative Haley Stevens is introducing legislation to bring back jobs that had been cut at the Social Security Administration. Colin Jackson has more

Washtenaw County will select several residents from a lottery waitlist to have ADA-compliant ramps installed in their homes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.