Mi Work Matters is a nonprofit dedicated to improving job opportunities in Michigan, where the rate of employment for people with developmental disabilities is below 20%. Their mission statement notes that, “At Mi Work Matters, we believe the hopes, dreams and talents of every person matter” (1). In order to help bridge the employment gap […]
Michigan House of Representatives to Vote on Adult Changing Table Implementation
The Michigan House of Representatives just introduced a bill that would require establishments to have adult-sized changing tables in their restrooms. This follows a campaign called Changing Spaces, that brought awareness to the need for adult-sized changing tables for adults with disabilities, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), developmental disabilities, and others (1). […]
New Accessible Playground in Edmonds, Washington Honors Boy with Cerebral Palsy
Mumtak Zimbalist, a mother in Washington, is working with the city of Edmonds, Edmonds Rotary, and other parents to build a new playground that will be accessible to children with disabilities. Zimbalist used to take her son, Mika, to a local park, but was frustrated by the lack of playground equipment he could use. Mika […]
Congratulations to Racic Fernandez, 2020 HIE Help Center Scholarship Winner!
We are pleased to announce that Racic Ferndandez is the 2020 HIE Help Center Scholarship winner! Racic is a student at Texas State University, who is working towards a career as a pediatric nurse. In her essay, Racic wrote about how her experience as a dancer sparked her interest in the medical field. She had […]
2019 Holiday Gift Guide: Shops That Support People with Disabilities
Looking for gifts that will wow your friends and family while also supporting people with disabilities? You’ve come to the right place! The following stores and online shops are all run by people with disabilities and/or go out of their way to hire employees with disabilities. Allie Art Allie Art is run by Alexandra (“Allie”) […]