Tag: Inclusion & Diversity

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

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

5 Age-Bias Phrases to Stop Using

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.

Accessible Boat Launches, Fishing Spots Across Michigan

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

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

University students walking in campus

University students walking in campus

How to Be an Accessibility Ally on a College Campus

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

Beach Wheelchairs Make Michigan Lakes More Accessible

Track chairs on the beach. Beach wheelchairs help expand access to lakes.

Track chairs on the beach. Beach wheelchairs help expand access to lakes.

Electric track chairs at state parks have made trips to the beach and even enjoying a dip in the lake much more accessible to people in the last few years. 

BruceMichael Wilson

BruceMichael Wilson

Black Farmer Teaches Benefits of Organically Grown Produce

Bruce-Michael Wilson rarely was sick as a child. He attributes his healthy childhood to eating what was grown on his family’s Michigan farm.

Accessible Beaches in Michigan

a handicapped man at the beach. electric wheelchair. with assistant on bicycle.

a handicapped man at the beach. electric wheelchair. with assistant on bicycle.

Access to beaches and waterfront spaces is improving across Michigan as state parks and city beaches become places that people of all abilities can navigate.

Juneteenth in Detroit

Juneteenth in Detroit

Detroit Juneteenth Celebrations in 2022

Metro Detroiters can meaningfully celebrate Juneteenth in Detroit in a multitude of ways, from festivals to special events at the Charles H. Wright Museum.

Pride 2022 Events Throughout Michigan

Gay Pride Parade - UK

Gay Pride Parade - UK

Festivals, parades and family-friendly activities are all on tap as Pride events fill up the summer calendar across Michigan.

Handicapped camping sign in campground

Handicapped camping sign in campground

Accessible Trails and Fishing Spots Expanding at Michigan State Campgrounds and Parks

If you or someone close to you needs easy-to-reach sites or trails at state campgrounds, or accessible fishing spots, here’s the best way to find them.

Be an Ally for People with Disabilities in the Winter 

disability in winter

disability in winter

Something as simple as entering a building can be downright dangerous for someone with a physical disability or other mobility issues.