Disability Network / Michigan
By Disability Network of Michigan
We are dedicated to helping persons with disabilities achieve full participation in their community and life and remain self-sufficient.
Disability Network / MichiganJan 15, 2023
Accessible Michigan - Accessible Travel Throughout Our Great State
In this episode, we'll be discussing accessible travel in Michigan with our guests: Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan; Kelly Winn, Chief Executive Officer of Disability Network Eastern Michigan; and Julie Shaw, Executive Director of SAIL, Disability Network of the U.P. We'll cover topics such as how to locate accessible travel options, the efforts Michigan has made to increase accessibility in travel, the role of Centers for Independent Living in advocating for accessible travel across the state, and our vision for an Absolutely Accessible Michigan.
What is a Center For Independent Living (CIL)?
In this episode we are speaking with Dave Bulkowski, Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County and Jim MooreExecutive Director, Disability Network Northern Michigan about Centers for Independent Living (CILs); what they are, how they serve our communities, the history behind them and how they can help persons with disabilities and their families.