http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php Michigan Michigan Seniors and Disabled Population Face Restricted Access to Power Wheelchairs Unless Congress Stops New Medicare Program. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:40:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/restricted-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/aba-therapy-denied.php Michigan Federal Judge Certifies Class Action Against the State of Michigan Medicaid System for Failing to Provide ABA Therapy to Children With Autism. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:44:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/aba-therapy-denied.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/job-losses.php Michigan Research Demonstrates Possible Michigan Job Losses from Sectors Supported by Biopharmaceutical Companies - Results Shed Light on Potential Consequences of Imposing Government Price Controls on Medicare Part D. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:07:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/job-losses.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/faster.php Michigan Some Experts Seeing Faster Access to Social Security Disability Benefits in Michigan - Excruciatingly long wait times have become an unfortunate feature of Social Security Disability ("SSD") claims in Michigan. Sun, 22 May 2011 12:08:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/faster.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/tax-returns.php Michigan St. Vincent de Paul Society Provides Free Tax Preparation for Low Income Families - Society teams up with AARP and Accounting Aid Society. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:34:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/tax-returns.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/work-environment.php Michigan There is a concept in the employment world called hostile work environment. The concept in law is different from the one in most people's heads. Many people who have a boss that yells or creates a high stress working environment are victims of a hostile work environment in the literal sense, but that kind of environment is not necessarily illegal. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:38:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/work-environment.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/zero-cola.php Michigan The news of no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) by the Social Security Administration (SSA) for Social Security recipients last week is another economic hardship for thousands of older middle class adults in Michigan who are struggling financially. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:48:42 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/zero-cola.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/healthcare-grant.php Michigan Wayne State University has been awarded a two-year, $900,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to create a state-wide Area Health Education Center program that will improve access to and quality of health care for Michigan residents and reduce health disparities in underserved areas through community-academic partnerships for health professions training. Michigan was one of only a handful of states without an AHEC program. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:03:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/healthcare-grant.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/disability-claim.php Michigan Filing a claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a frustrating process. With long waiting times and high claim rejection rates, many people who are entitled to Social Security benefits may decide it simply isn't worth the trouble. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:33:49 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/disability-claim.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/nfb-newsline-funding.php Michigan On Friday Thousands of Print-Disabled Michigan Residents May Lose Free, Independent Access to Newspapers and Magazines. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:15:41 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/nfb-newsline-funding.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/autistism-detroit.php Michigan Autistic Children and Families in Detroit Are Offered Help from the Children's Center of Wayne County as They Prepare for School Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:17:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/autistism-detroit.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/mi-disability-process.php Michigan Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst. Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:41:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/mi-disability-process.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/senior-engagement-grants.php Michigan Community Foundation Announces Awards $125,000 in Grants from the Senior Engagement Program - Grants to provide resources that will help address fundamental issues of aging by creating a more vibrant and healthy region – one that better engages, respects and supports our older population and multigenerational issues. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:25:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/senior-engagement-grants.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/financial-help-seniors.php Michigan The MiCAFE program is now available at 13 locations in Macomb County to provide people age 60 and older some much needed financial help. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:31:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/financial-help-seniors.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/nfb-michigan-protest.php Michigan The picket will be held at noon on Thursday at the headquarters of the Michigan Commission for the Blind at 201 N. Washington Square. Wed, 19 May 2010 15:56:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/nfb-michigan-protest.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/developmental-disabilities-awareness.php Michigan Spectrum Community Services Recognizes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Spectrum Community Services, an affiliated company of Spectrum Human Services, Inc., brings awareness and education during the month of March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:24:00 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/michigan/developmental-disabilities-awareness.php