ALICE in Focus: Financial Hardship Among People with Disabilities

United For ALICE, organized within United Way, compiles information every two years on people who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE). United For ALICE has recently reported on data that focuses specifically on people with disabilities. Click the video to the right to watch/listen to learn more about ALICE in Focus: People with Disabilities.

Follow the link below to learn more about ALICE in Focus: Financial Hardship Among People with Disabilities. To review information specific to Michigan, click the link for State Research Briefs and select Michigan.

Rev-Up to Vote!

This year, Disability Voting Rights Week is September 12-16. We are joining in the effort to raise the disability voice and civic participation this election year. Look for our September issue of DARE to Impact Change to learn more about Disability Voting Rights. If you are not yet registered to vote, or have questions about voting, use the link below to visit the Michigan Voter Information Center. Our Information & Referral department is also happy to help navigate the registration process.

Back to School Checklist for Parents with Disabled Children

In addition to all the usual back to school preparations, parents of children with disabilities often have a whole other set of tasks and priorities. Follow the link below to learn some tips that can help both the child and parents to be more prepared for the new school year. 

Disability In the Workplace

Make it Safe for Employees to Disclose Their Disability

According to this Harvard Business Review article, a recent survey found that 76% of employees with disabilities are not fully disclosing their disabilities because they don’t want to risk slower career progression, less meaningful assignments, and even retaliation. Business leaders clearly need to learn more about creating an inclusive climate for employees with disabilities. Follow the link below to read the full article.