Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan

09/24/2024

Section members Jill Babcock and Michael W. Bartnik authored an article in ELDRS Summer Newsletter regarding Voting Accommodations. Know your rights when heading to the polls.

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03/06/2024

It’s a big day for ELDRS! SB 739 would ensure that the state would have to allege that a personal service for compensation was for more than fair market value before they could deem it as a divestment. The applicant could then provide evidence to the contrary.

11/23/2022

Join ELDRS for our next webinar on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at noon!

Attorneys Valerie Kutz-Otway and Nadia Vann will be presenting on Planning and Practical Considerations for Individuals with Disabilities.

Register at:

11/23/2022

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/features/guardianship0659.aspx

Michigan providers and activists are working hard to ensure the guardianship system effectively serves Michigan's older adults.

09/22/2021

BREAKING NEWS 📢

The state Legislature has approved funding for the first Dementia Unit within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services! We have been relentless in our message that Alzheimer's and other dementia are issues that our state needs to take seriously. Your advocacy has pushed us to the finish line, but we're not quite there.

Take action TODAY — contact Gov. Whitmer and ask her to sign this budget into law: actnow.io/jWwFEeL

07/08/2021

https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2021/07/07/society-reopens-disability-rights-ableism/7847394002/

Now that everything is reopening and we can safely socialize, I notice that Ableism is back and worse than ever.

09/27/2019

Three months after issuing it, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it has "archived" its POMS that created far more heat than light on when fee authorization is required. . 

10/18/2018

The conference committee has yet again done a great job on our fall conference! And a big thank you to our sponsors Krause Financial, Managed Rehab Consultants, and Eldercounsel. We are enjoying a great second day of our annual conference.

10/17/2018

Angela Hentkowski ordered the “snow globe” effect package for our entertainment. She and the committee organized a great lineup of speakers and topics. We are off to a great start!

10/09/2018

There are still rooms available for the ELDRS annual conference next week on beautiful Mackinac Island. We have a great line-up of speakers and topics and enough downtime to enjoy the Island. We would love to have you join us!

05/10/2018

Free webinar on May 24th! Avoid common pitfalls when petitioning for guardianship. Don’t miss your opportunity to collaborate with other ELDRS members while sharing best practices and helpful tips during our free webinar. Hosted by Tracey Rowens. Moderated by Theresa Rich.

Register here:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7597168341435507201

05/08/2018

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published its long-awaited updates to the POMS for special needs trusts (SNT).