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Helping People with Disabilities

Helping People with Disabilities - 5:12

According to the CDC, 28.2 percent of adults in Michigan have some type of disability. Despite progress, adults with disabilities in Michigan and across the country continue to experience significant differences in health characteristics and behaviors compared to adults without disabilities. Ziad Kassab, Founder and Chairman of Danny's Miracle Angel Network, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of helping people with disabilities conquer adversity and live a fulfilled life.

Food and Heating Assistance

Food and Heating Assistance - 5:10

One in 7 Michiganders don’t have enough to eat and an estimated 1.8 million live in communities with few affordable healthy food options. Gilda Jacobs, President and CEO of the Michigan League for Public Policy, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of helping struggling families with food assistance.

Honoring Veterans

Honoring Veterans - 5:10

According to a State of Michigan 2012 report, there were more than 635,000 veterans in Michigan. Secretary of State of Michigan, Jocelyn Benson, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about programs that will better serve and protect Michigan's military community.

Programming at the Detroit Public Library

Programming at the Detroit Public Library - 5:12

The Detroit Public Library system is the second largest library system, by volumes held, in the state of Michigan, and is the twentieth largest in the United States. Qumisha Goss, Pre-Professional Librarian for the Detroit Public Library discusses the extensive programming that the library offers.

Keeping Your Information Safe Online

Keeping Your Information Safe Online - 5:10

According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, in 2018 hackers stole half a billion personal records. This was a 126% jump from 2017. David Derigiotis, Author and Senior Vice President of Burns and Wilcox, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the importance of keeping your information safe online.

Access to Live Trained Advocates

Access to Live Trained Advocates - 5:08

Last year Michigan 2-1-1 helped over 500,000 people find the help they needed. Hassan Hammoud, Executive Director of Michigan 2-1-1, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about how those in need have access to live trained advocates, 24 hours a day -7 days a week - 365 days a year.

Economic Impact Through Jazz

Economic Impact Through Jazz - 5:10

Jazz music originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans. It originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and developed from roots in blues and ragtime. Chris Collins, President and Artistic Director for the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation discusses the impact Jazz is having on Detroit's economy.

Inspiring Others to Achieve Their Goals

Inspiring Others to Achieve Their Goals - 5:10

According to the CDC, about 1 in 5 adults living in the United States have a disability. Travar Pettway a Producer, Song Writer and Volunteer for Danny's Miracle Angel Network (DMAN), joins host Laurel Hess to talk about how he is working to inspire others with disabilities to achieve their goals.

Saving Michigan Shorelines

Saving Michigan Shorelines - 5:19

The Great Lakes are at historic highs and facing the possibility of further increases. Jerrod Sanders, Assistant Director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, Water Resource Division, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the resources available to help save Michigan shorelines.

Navigating the Adoption System

Navigating the Adoption System - 5:11

There are more than 13,000 youth in the foster care system in Michigan. Of those, approximately 330 children do not have an identified adoptive family. Michelle Parra, Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange Program Manager for the Judson Center discusses the importance of recruiting families for youth.

Raising Money for Local Charities

Raising Money for Local Charities - 5:11

According to Council of Michigan Foundations, the number of nonprofit entities rose to a record high of more than 50,000 after nearly a decade of decline. Kristin Finn, Vice President of Cause For A party, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how they are giving proceeds back to local charities.

Providing a Platform

Providing a Platform - 5:10

The Detroit Economic Club is committed to the discussion and debate of important business, governmental and social issues. Steve Grigorian, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the current trends in Detroit and its changing membership with millennial's, telecommuters and contract workers.

Impacts of Toxic Stress and Learning in the Classroom

Impacts of Toxic Stress and Learning in the Classroom - 5:08

Center on the Developing Child of Harvard University reports that toxic stress response can occur when a child experiences strong, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity such as physical or emotional abuse, chronic neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, and/or the accumulated burdens of family economic hardship without adequate adult support. Becky Carlton, Director of Strategy and Partnership for Michigan's Charter School Association, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on how toxic stress impacts learning in the classroom.

Overcoming Barriers to Employ Those with Disabilities

Overcoming Barriers to Employ Those with Disabilities - 5:10

According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment-population ratio was 19.1 percent among those with a disability. Sara Grivetti, Chief Executive Officer of the Disability Network/Michigan, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on the value of partnerships with employers to employ those with disabilities.

Access to Behavioral Health Treatment

Access to Behavioral Health Treatment - 5:09

Behavioral health is the scientific study of the emotions, behaviors and biology relating to a person’s mental well-being, their ability to function in every day life and their concept of self. Becky Cienki, Director of Behavioral Health for the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on the lack of behavioral health providers in Michigan.

Protecting Michigan's Natural Resources

Protecting Michigan's Natural Resources - 5:07

Michigan has 3,300 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, the longest U.S. freshwater coastline. Lisa Wozniak, Executive Director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on the importance of protecting Michigan's natural resources.

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