Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit
The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.
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Campaign seeks to amend antiquated, racially restrictive deeds in Ypsi Township neighborhood
Though the residents of Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood are predominantly people of color, an antiquated legal document technically bans anyone who isn't white from living in about 196 homes there.
Ypsi and Ann Arbor events to muster community assistance in identifying racially restrictive deeds
Washtenaw County-based coalition Justice InDeed plans to host two events to educate the community about racially restrictive covenants and recruit volunteers to help with a county mapping project.
New conference in Ann Arbor will focus on female athletes
Feb. 7 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and the Ann Arbor Sports Commission will honor the occasion with the inaugural Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport conference in Ann Arbor on Feb. 10.
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Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
Washtenaw County reparations council prepares to address decades of harm to Black residents
The new council will summarize the ways county policies have harmed Black people, and propose a plan for making amends.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer
En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent.
What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2024?
With 2024 upon us, we've asked each of our staffers to weigh in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in the new year.
Campaign seeks to amend antiquated, racially restrictive deeds in Ypsi Township neighborhood
Though the residents of Ypsilanti Township's West Willow neighborhood are predominantly people of color, an antiquated legal document technically bans anyone who isn't white from living in about 196 homes there.
Ypsi and Ann Arbor events to muster community assistance in identifying racially restrictive deeds
Washtenaw County-based coalition Justice InDeed plans to host two events to educate the community about racially restrictive covenants and recruit volunteers to help with a county mapping project.
New conference in Ann Arbor will focus on female athletes
Feb. 7 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day, and the Ann Arbor Sports Commission will honor the occasion with the inaugural Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport conference in Ann Arbor on Feb. 10.
Partner Partner Content Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
Washtenaw County reparations council prepares to address decades of harm to Black residents
The new council will summarize the ways county policies have harmed Black people, and propose a plan for making amends.
Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer
En el condado de Kent, estas barreras están perfectamente ilustradas por un informe publicado recientemente, Split by More Than the Grand River: Cómo la Desigualdad en el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil Asequible Divide el Condado de Kent.
What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2024?
With 2024 upon us, we've asked each of our staffers to weigh in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in the new year.
