Tag: Inclusion & Diversity

Juanita Lillie

Juanita Lillie

New Bill of Rights for Travelers with Disabilities Won’t Replace Self-Advocacy

Juanita Lillie, who is blind, says while she is happy to see a Bill of Rights for air travelers with disabilities, self-advocacy remains key. 

5 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in Detroit in 2022

Menorah in the D

Menorah in the D

Celebrate the Jewish "festival of lights" by attending one or more of these five Hanukkah celebrations happening in or around Detroit.

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

Girl Being Pushed in a Wheelchair

The Family Center of Michigan Helps Parents and Caregivers Find Resources

The Family Center offers information and connections to community-based resources for families of children with special health care needs.

Accessibility Series: Michigan Facilities with Hearing Aid Accessibility (Looping) 

Hearing impaired man working on laptop at office

Hearing impaired man working on laptop at office

A look at hearing loops in Michigan buildings, and why they can be so important.

Stephanie Munier Radant

Stephanie Munier Radant

Coming Out at Work: Finding Support and Protection

Contributor Stephanie Munier Radant shares how she was met with support and kindness when she came out to her coworkers.

Why Inclusive Pronouns Matter

Group of multiracial people enjoy day at city park - Diverse young friedns having fun outdoor

Group of multiracial people enjoy day at city park - Diverse young friedns having fun outdoor

She/her or they/them? Inclusive pronouns are increasingly being used these days. Here’s what to know. 

Ocqueoc Falls In The Lower Peninsula Of Michigan Is Handicapped Accessible

Ocqueoc Falls In The Lower Peninsula Of Michigan Is Handicapped Accessible

Spotlight on Ocqueoc Falls, One of Michigan’s Few Universally Accessible Waterfalls

Enjoying waterfalls should be something everyone can do. Michigan has a couple great accessible waterfall locations in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. 

5 Age-Bias Phrases to Stop Using

Grandmother, mother and daughter chatting while prepare food in the kitchen

Grandmother, mother and daughter chatting while prepare food in the kitchen

Think it’s OK to poke fun at someone’s age? Think again. Age bias lurks in casual conversations and workplace discussions. Here’s how to stop adding to it.

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

Accessible Boat Launches, Fishing Spots Across Michigan

Boating and fishing are popular pastimes in Michigan, and accessibility is driving improvements to fishing piers and boat launches across the state.

How to Be an Accessibility Ally on a College Campus

University students walking in campus

University students walking in campus

Educating yourself, being a good listener and supporting others are all key parts of being an accessibility ally on a college campus.