Mar 4, 2026
The Right to Remain Silent Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter A Breakthrough Blog reader asked us to talk about the Fifth Amendment and the “right to remain silent.” We appreciate your suggestion! If you have an idea for a blog post,...
Jan 20, 2026
January 2026 – Ed Roberts Day Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter January 23 is Ed Roberts Day – a day where disability advocates celebrate the life of Independent Living activist Ed Roberts. As our Center for Independent Living turns 50...
Dec 8, 2025
The Breakthrough Year in Review and Survey Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter Hello readers, I have had many people this year tell me how helpful this year’s blog posts have been in understanding policy issues, and I am so grateful for...
Oct 23, 2025
The Breakthrough Supported Decision Making – What’s Next for Michigan? Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter Every day, people make all kinds of decisions. From the moment we wake up, many of us have to decide if we want to get out of...
Sep 29, 2025
The Breakthrough A Short History of HCBS in Michigan Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter HCBS, which stands for “home- and community-based services,” are essential to independent living. Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston...
Aug 29, 2025
The Breakthrough What is the “chilling effect?” A Plain Language blog for all advocates Written by DNWML Community Engagement Coordinator, Eliot Carter This blog will be different from my past blog posts. Usually, I look at a policy or court case and try...
