Individual and Systems Advocacy
Advocacy
is at the heart of Disability Network of Mid-Michigan. Our mission is
to help individuals with disabilities gain access to equal opportunities
in social, economic, educational and legal forums. We work to identify
local, state and national topics of importance to all people with
disabilities, and to promote full inclusion and improved implementation
of existing laws. We also operate from the perspective of helping
consumers be self-advocates. That means we don't do things for you, we
do them with you.
Individual Advocacy
We
assist people with disabilities with understanding their rights,
whether it be with regard to Social Security, Medicare Part D, or
Medicaid. We have experience advocating in employment, educational and
community settings. If you have questions regarding your rights under
disability laws, please contact our disability rights advocate, Terri
Cady at 989-835-4041.
The
ADA Center in New England has recently published a free, self-paced
web-course, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which provides an
overview of disability rights laws. The course takes approximately two
hours and includes real-life scenarios, quizzes and a final exam. If
you'd like to take advantage of this unique course to learn about your
rights under federal disability laws, visit: www.disabilityrightscourse.org.
Have a Complaint? Click here to read frequently asked questions about filing a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Have a Complaint? Click here to read frequently asked questions about filing a complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Systems Advocacy
We
believe it's not the disability that prevents people from participating
in our communities; it's the barriers placed in front of them. Through
systems advocacy, Disability Network of Mid-Michigan works with
consumers, businesses, agencies and communities to remove those
barriers.
Three main areas in which we engage in systems advocacy are: Affordable and Accessible Housing, Transportation and Employment.
Three main areas in which we engage in systems advocacy are: Affordable and Accessible Housing, Transportation and Employment.
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