As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, remember to spread kindness and support to those who may be struggling. Your mental health matters, and so do you. 💙 #MentalHealthMatters #BeKind #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , #MentalHealthMonth #TheArcMichigan

Dept. of Justice clarifies that the ADA protects accessibility at polling places, election websites, and for absentee and in-person voting. Emphasizing the right to choose voter assistance without fear of criminalization. #VotingRights #ADA #TheArcMichigan
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Let's show our Direct Care Workers the appreciation they deserve by paying them a livable wage. Their hard work is essential to our communities. 💪💰 #More4DCWs #MiLeg

Not paying Direct Care Workers what they deserve = The continued collapse of Michigan’s behavioral health system, and a worsening state of emergency for families. #MiLeg #More4DCWs

#MiLeg can make these items a reality for our state's Direct Care Workers: equitable wages, less time doing paperwork and more time taking care of people, and an accessible career pathway to professionalize the field. #More4DCWs

Direct Care Workers are the difference between chronic hospitalizations and at-home independence for thousands of Michigan's most vulnerable residents. #MiLeg — let's recognize and pay these caregivers like the heroes that they are. #More4DCWs

Michigan's Direct Care Workers are heroes, empowering our most vulnerable residents by ensuring their independence. #MiLeg should be paying DCWs a competitive wage for their essential work. #More4DCWs

While progress has been made by #MiLeg to increase Direct Care Worker wages, we need long-term solutions. Let's rally together for #More4DCWs . We can do better, Michigan!

Let's rally together for Michigan's Direct Care Workers! 🌟 Over 100,000 individuals and families depend on these unsung heroes for their daily support and independence. It's time to take action and pay them a fair wage. 💪🏼💙 #More4DCWs #MiLeg

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Can anyone even remember what we did before Siri and Alexa?
No. You can't.
-Just another example of accessibility for some, creating a better world for all.
#FunFactFriday

Okay last one, I swear.
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One last thing for your checklist today.
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It is absolutely essential that #MiLeg provides a $20/hour starting wage for our state’s 50,000 Direct Care Workers in the FY25 budget.

Arc MI advocates at the Disability Policy Seminar in DC, with Rep. Debbie Dingell! -Gearing up to speak with members of Congress to elevate our advocacy & drive positive change for the Disability community.
#TheArcMichigan #DisabilityPolicySeminar2024 #AdvocacyInAction The Arc of the United States

Did you know? Direct Care Workers in Michigan earn an average starting wage of $16/hour. This level of compensation is just too low to keep DCWs on the job. #MiLeg can make a difference by increasing pay. #More4DCWs

As our population ages, we need a system in place to allow older folks to age with dignity in their own homes

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#YesToMIHomeCare
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Wishing our Muslim friends a joyous Eid Al Fitr!
Ramadan is a time of unity & reflection & it's crucial to ensure everyone feels welcomed & valued. May this Eid bring peace, happiness, & prosperity. Eid Mubarak! #EidAlFitr #InclusionMatters #UnityInDiversity #TheArcMichigan