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MI-UCP Presents "Close the Equity Divide & MATLF Program Overview" with Tracy Strating
Troy, MI
06/27/2023 06:48 PM

Michigan, [Date] – MI-UCP (Michigan United Cerebral Palsy) is pleased to announce the next virtual AT (Assistive Technology) Talk titled "Close the Equity Divide & MATLF Program Overview," featuring Tracy Strating, the Director of the Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund (MATLF). The event will take place on July 13, 2023, from 10-11:15am via Zoom.

Tracy Strating, an experienced professional in business administration and lending, will lead the session and provide valuable insights into the services offered by MATLF. As the Director of MATLF at MI-UCP, Strating and her team work tirelessly to design programs and assist individuals in securing funding for Assistive Technology (AT) through various community resources.

During the session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the current programs available through MATLF and gain knowledge on creating a comprehensive plan to obtain Assistive Technology. Strating will also discuss strategies such as advocating for payment from providers, exploring available resources within the community, and providing information on applying for grants or loans.

To attend this informative session, participants are encouraged to register in advance using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CEpJKYOVR-iL5jVElnTsOQ. Closed captioning will be provided to ensure accessibility for all attendees. MI-UCP is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all participants, so please inform us of any necessary accommodations to enhance your experience.

This event is sponsored by the Michigan Assistive Technology Program, Disability Rights Michigan, MSUFCU SAIL, Disability Network Eastern Michigan, Disability Network Southwest Michigan, and Michigan Rehabilitation Services (LEO).

ABOUT MI-UCP
MI-UCP's mission is to close the disability divide. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to live to the best of their abilities and go as far as their ambitions will take them, MI-UCP (Michigan United Cerebral Palsy) has been an ally and an advocate for the 1.4 million Michiganders with disabilities since 1949. As one of Michigan’s key disability resources providing support, education, and referrals for people with disabilities and their families, MI-UCP provides assistive technology, financial assistance and tools, advocacy, and employment services to promote equity, independence and inclusion for all. Originally focused on individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP), currently more than 65 percent of the people MI-UCP serves have a disability other than CP. For more information, visit mi-ucp.org.
 
 
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