Crain’s Detroit Business – Op/Ed
For many Michigan families, mental illness and developmental disabilities are a fact of life. Their daily activities include providing high levels of… Read More
The COVID-19 Virus
Disability Rights Michigan March 16, 2020 The COVID-19 virus is affecting all parts of the Michigan community, including people with disabilities, their… Read More
Deaths in the dark: When psychiatric patients suddenly died, state didn’t ask why
WXYZ Detroit March 05, 2020 Ross Jones (WXYZ) — Daryn Dexter was in a dark place. For most of his adult life,… Read More
Crestmont nursing home closes doors
Traverse City Times February 21, 2020 Tri-County Times | Fenton, MI Vera Hogan Associate Editor Administrator claims ‘it was a business decision’… Read More
People routinely pile snow into accessible parking spaces. Experts say it’s illegal
Lansing State Journal February 18, 2020 Sarah Lehr Snowy winters are a given in Holland, Michigan, where Lucia Rios lives. Unfortunately for… Read More
Investigators settle lawsuit after Lansing agrees to release records in patient death
Lansing State Journal February 6, 2020 Sarah Lehr Correction: A previous version of this article stated Lansing will reimburse MPAS for attorney fees…. Read More
Advocates sue Lansing for not releasing records in investigation of patient death
Lansing State Journal Jan. 14, 2020 Sarah Lehr LANSING – The death of psychiatric patient at Sparrow Hospital has kicked off a legal fight… Read More
Senate passes mental health hotline bill
WILX Lansing January 10, 2020 Christiana Ford LANSING, MI (WILX) — The state of Michigan is one step closer to having a mental… Read More
Bills would let landlords crack down on support animals
Disability Rights Michigan November 24, 2019 Kirk Pinho House, Senate legislation would let landlords evict tenants who lie about needing emotional support… Read More
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