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Blind Detroit Traveler still missing in Peru 2 years later
Detroit Disability Power's saddened, our friend & fellow fighter for disability justice, who went missing on a trip to Peru December 12 2018


Take Action! COVID Relief for People with Disabilities
To view this email in American Sign Language (ASL) click on the link here. As COVID-19 erupts across the country, important Medicaid home...


Labor of Love: Behind the most accessible building in Detroit
Link To The News “...the team embraced Universal Design, a philosophy that strives to make the built environment usable by as many people...


Our Perspectives are Crucial
There are more than 117,000 disabled voters in Detroit. Our community is part of the historic turnout in this year’s election.


RESOURCE & CONVERSATION SERIES TOWN HALL: SPECIAL EDUCATION DURING COVID-19
Join State Senator Stephanie Chang for a discussion around the Return to Learn plan for students with IEPs, what schools are doing to...


Respect the Will of the people
The election is over. Joe Biden is our President-elect and Kamala Harris is our Vice President-elect. We know the work isn’t over and our...


DDP Team at the Detroit Polls today!
Detroit Disability Power team and volunteers turned out at the Detroit polling locations handing out DDP lit, checking for accessibility...


Voters With Disabilities Can Change It All
Link To The News “In Detroit, there are 117,000, voting aged disabled adults. That is almost 20% of the population of our city. And so we...


Column: We must make it easier for people with disabilities to vote
Link To The News “All evidence suggests that voting turnout in 2020 will be at record levels. It is a disgrace that so many people whose...


How accessible is voting in Detroit?
Link To The News “We [disabled people] are one of the fastest growing voting blocks in the country, our share of the population increases...


Here’s what happens to your Detroit Ballot if your signature is a mismatch
Link To The News “In many ways, absentee ballots make it a lot more accessible for those with disabilities and our organization is...


Meet DDP's Newest Members
We are very excited to introduce you to DDP’s newest team members!


Adapted in TC: Casting an independent, private ballot is the goal
Link To The News “Nonetheless, however I vote, I must vote. My vote after all, is my voice.”


Disability Pride Parade!
DDP is collaborating with other disability organizations in Michigan to host our state’s first Disability Pride Parade, as part of ADA Michi


Allied Media Projects begins development of Love Building in Core City
Link To The News “Detroit Disability Power is one of several nonprofit organizations that will soon call the Love Building home… ‘We...


Panelists discuss barriers to voting in Michigan ahead of November election
Link To The News “When I went to vote in my wheelchair, there was nowhere for me to vote. I could get in the building, I could get my...


Know Your Rights: Getting Out the Deaf & Disabled Vote! Virtual Workshop
Know Your Rights: Getting Out the Deaf & Disabled Vote! Virtual Workshop (Free)


WATCH: Women in #Activism: Steps to Take Everyday to Make Change #DetroitTogetherDigital Panel
“The principles of Disability Justice really call us to slow down and include everyone, ‘leave no body behind’… [this] pushes back on...


Autumn DanceAbility!
DanceAbility is back! DanceAbility movement improvisation can be high-energy or slow and gentle, so come as you are. This class is for...
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