Possibilities at MI-DDI

In 2023, MI-DDI celebrated 40 years of service. To honor this achievement, we recorded a series of interviews with several people who’ve played important roles in MI-DDI’s development over a three part podcast series covering MI-DDI’s past, present, and future. In our part one, we hear from Liz Bauer, Barbara W. LeRoy, and Janice Fialka.

Transcript - https://bit.ly/3EJ6O2b

We chat with Kyle Williams and Nick Gable, litigators for the plaintiffs in Waskul et al. v. Washtenaw County CMH et al. They discuss the case’s origins, the settlement, and its potential impact on people with disabilities and their caregivers. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4dSbPl0 More on the case: www.drmich.org/cases/waskul/

Voting is a fundamental right of being an American, and it is important to ensure that everyone can participate. In this episode, you will learn more about the barriers people with disabilities face when voting and tips to make the voting process go as smooth as possible.

Michigan Vaccination Partners (MVP) work to ensure equitable vaccine access for those disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The partnership includes AAoM, BIAMI, DRM, and MI-DDI. In this episode, discover MVP's vision, goals, and how each organization contributes to improving access to vaccinations and healthcare services.

https://ddi.wayne.edu/mvp

MI-LEND is a two-semester program focused on building interdisciplinary leadership skills that are family-centered and culturally competent. In this episode, Lily Slavin from the 2020-2021 cohort shares her experience and discusses how MI-LEND prepares future leaders in the disability community.

Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/living-that-milend-life.

Managing medications is not always easy. In this episode, Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Steven Erickson talks about how to make the process efficient and safe for people with disabilities and their caregivers. Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/medication-management

In this episode, we talk with Elizabeth Janks, Associate Director of Training and Education at MI-DDI, about transitioning young people with disabilities to adulthood and promoting their independence. Elizabeth maps out the steps a parent or caregiver should take to prepare for this life change. Learn more at ddi.wayne.edu/possibilitiespodcast/transitioning-to-independent-life