disabilities

When we talk about creating more equity and opportunity in our community, we may not always be as inclusive as we think we are. For many in the intellectual and developmental disability community, they have no voice at all. Who helps give them a voice and life choices? It's the Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy. WEMU's David Fair is joined by the association's president and CEO, Kathy Homan, to explore what a tremendous difference it can make to have allies help gain measures of self-determination.

An Ann Arbor area teacher has received statewide recognition as the 2023 Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

An Ann Arbor woman is filing a lawsuit claiming source-of-income discrimination. Her legal counsel says it is the first lawsuit of its kind in the city. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed over 40 bills into law this month as she wraps up her first term in office. Colin Jackson has more.

A unique coffee shop run primarily by people with disabilities will be opening its doors for the first time on Saturday in downtown Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

We talk a lot about equity and inclusion in our community. It's about access to opportunity. For those with disabilities, gaining full access can still prove difficult. Alex Gossage has used his personal experience with disability to guide the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to a brighter and more accessible future. He talks about some new programs and initiatives underway to change that in our area with WEMU's David Fair.

A national coffee chain that makes a point of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is opening in Ann Arbor this summer. And, tomorrow, they’ll begin recruitment for their special workers. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

A rule change to improve the process of applying for disability assistance in Michigan is closer to becoming final. Colin Jackson has more.

New laws are needed to protect adults with disabilities from online abuse. Here's WEMU's Heather Irvine with more.Two Eastern Michigan University…

A Washtenaw County education leader and a former Ann Arbor police officer have formed an advocacy organization offering protection for those with hidden…