Midland Abilities Parade returns May 17 to celebrate inclusion and accessibility
The Abilities Parade returns May 17, celebrating inclusion, accessibility, and community through art, activities, resources, and family-friendly fun.
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Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance.
Higher education leaders defend diversity, equity, and inclusion amid federal pressure
As federal pressure mounts to eliminate DEI programs, higher education leaders remain committed to fostering inclusive practices.
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Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.”
The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness
A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.
This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice
Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
Celebrating culture and youth leadership: Meet Jessica Chai
Meet Jessica Chai, a senior at Dow High School and Co-Chair of the upcoming Midland Lunar New Year Celebration at Dow Diamond.
Partner Partner Content Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives
The Autism Alliance of Michigan and other advocates for autistic people are working hard to move from raising autism awareness to fostering autism acceptance.
Higher education leaders defend diversity, equity, and inclusion amid federal pressure
As federal pressure mounts to eliminate DEI programs, higher education leaders remain committed to fostering inclusive practices.
Partner Partner Content Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) Michigan Shines for Autism Gala, its largest fundraiser, will rock Detroit’s Motor City Casino Hotel on April 25, 2025 with “an electrifying evening blending a black-tie event with a rebellious twist.”
The Voices of Black Midland archive shares oral histories to raise racial awareness
A community-led oral archive shares the impactful stories of black residents in Midland throughout its history.
This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access
The staff of Michigan’s community mental health agencies aren’t sitting at their desks waiting for the phone to ring. They are out in their communities letting people know that mental health care is within reach.
1in6 Support Group: Empowering families for an inclusive Midland
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice
Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Michigan’s community mental health agencies need more psychiatrists, psychologists, and master’s level social workers, but they also need bachelor’s level social workers, administrative staff, peer support specialists, accountants, and direct care workers — roles that require no college degree or degrees in areas not relating directly to mental health.
Celebrating culture and youth leadership: Meet Jessica Chai
Meet Jessica Chai, a senior at Dow High School and Co-Chair of the upcoming Midland Lunar New Year Celebration at Dow Diamond.
