The ADA made it possible for individuals with physical and mental challenges to more fully integrate with the able-bodied world, through “reasonable accommodation” to their needs.
Bridge Staff
Bridge’s mission is to inform Michigan citizens about their state, amplify their views and explore the challenges of our civic life.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Read Bridge and WIN!
As a summer treat, the Center for Michigan is pleased to announce an opportunity for loyal Bridge readers and brand new subscribers to reap a handsome reward for reading Bridge.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Bittersweet relief in city’s doorless, unisex restrooms
A no-frills toilet in one city park has proven indestructible to vandals, yet potentially mortifying to patrons. Has Detroit prototyped the public restroom of the future?
Posted inUrban Affairs
A cycling track for the Motor City
An Olympic-style velodrome may not have been the first priority for Detroit urban planners, but one developer is betting Detroit kids will flock to his project.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Have your voice heard! Just ONE week left for “Getting to Work” Community Conversations
The Center for Michigan’s public engagement team has been traveling the state to facilitate Community Conversations about jobs and workforce development. These discussions will conclude at the end of this month. JOIN IN AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Posted inBusiness Watch
Slideshow: Worst counties for job growth (2005 – 2013)
Here are the worst counties for job growth in Michigan, 2005 – 2013
Posted inBusiness Watch
Slideshow: Best counties for job growth (2005 – 2013)
Here are the best counties in Michigan for job growth, 2005 – 2013
Posted inBusiness Watch
Slideshow: Worst counties for total jobs added (2005 – 2013)
Here are the top ten worst counties for total jobs performance, 2005 – 2013
Posted inBusiness Watch
Slideshow: Best counties for total jobs added (2005 – 2013)
Here are the top ten best counties for total jobs performance, 2005 – 2013.
Posted inUrban Affairs
Award-winning Detroit Journalism Cooperative to extend focus on city’s bankruptcy and its impact with new $500,000 Knight Foundation investment
The Detroit Journalism Cooperative will extend its exploration of Detroit’s financial issues and engage citizens in finding solutions to challenges facing the city