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Midland County Inclusion Alliance reflects on 2025, prepares for expanded inclusion efforts in 2026

The Midland County Inclusion Alliance ended the year with expanded outreach, new volunteers, and strengthened partnerships.

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More than a place to retire: The heart and humanity of Midland

Midland’s recent recognition as the nation’s best place to retire highlights what residents have long known: the city’s real strength lies in its people.

Network of Mid-Michigan Associate Director Kelsey Hockaday discusses the organization's programs with visitors as a child plays during the Parking Lot Picnic Event during Neighboring Week on Thursday, Oct. 2.
Disability Network of Mid-Michigan promotes inclusion beyond Neighboring Week

Although Neighboring Week has ended, the impact of the Disability Network of Mid-Michigan continues to ripple through the community.

Mental health equity: Changes, challenges, and paving a path forward

“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff

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Free film series marks Global Diversity Awareness Month

Disability Network Mid-Michigan will host a free film series in October for Global Diversity Awareness Month.

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Disability Network Mid-Michigan partners with state on long-term care support

Disability Network Mid-Michigan expands support through MI Options program

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
Ataques a las familias inmigrantes y lo que eso significa para la educación temprana

En 2024, los educadores de la primera infancia en el suroeste de Detroit observaron una caída significativa en la inscripción preescolar tras el aumento de la actividad de control de inmigración. Aunque el descenso no fue documentado oficialmente en ese momento, las organizaciones comunitarias informan que aproximadamente el 15% de los estudiantes fueron retirados de los programas preescolares del área en cuestión de semanas.  

Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan. 

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Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.

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