This episode of Disability Attorneys for the Community features Jen Baker from Disability Rights Michigan.

Jen and Randall Mansour discuss the importance of advocating for incarcerated individuals with disabilities, the struggles of navigating Michigan’s prison system, and the profound impact of mental health issues on the incarcerated population.

Mandy Kelly. co-founding partner at Disability Law Group, talks to trauma expert Jenny Hoggatt and substance use specialist Joan Baert from Easterseals MORC.

Listen to how their team is working to reshape mental health services across Michigan, offering solutions to veterans, families, and individuals at every stage of life.

What does real, community-rooted disability advocacy look like in Michigan? In this episode, DLG partner Erika Riggs sits down with Rachel Prevatt from Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) to talk about their expansive work—from prison reform and voting rights to helping people with disabilities access vital services.💬 Learn how DRM empowers individuals, challenges systemic failures, and collaborates across sectors to drive meaningful change.▶ Tune in to hear why DRM should be on your radar—and what you can do to support their mission.

Transitioning from military to civilian life comes with challenges—but strong leadership, mentorship, and community support can make all the difference.

In this episode of Disability Attorneys for the Community, Mandy Kelly, partner at Disability Law Group, sits down with Dr. Eric Fretz, a retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, educator, and veteran advocate. He shares how his military service shaped his career and why he’s passionate about helping veterans find success beyond the uniform.

We discuss:

• The critical role of mentorship in career success
• How military service builds leadership and resilience
• The biggest challenges veterans face after service, and what can help
• The impact of Veterans Treatment Courts in providing second chances
• The leadership lessons that apply to every career field

Dr. Fretz’s experience offers real-world insights for veterans, professionals, and community advocates. Listen now to learn how leadership and mentorship can create lasting change. Tune in now!

In this episode of the Disability Attorneys for the Community Podcast, host Erika Riggs sits down with Karan Bates-Gasior, Executive Director of Hearts for Homes, an organization dedicated to ending child homelessness in Macomb County.

Partner Erika Riggs speaks with Alexis, founder of Motown Women Veterans Association, and finds out everything that there is to know about her wonderful organization!

Erika Riggs sits down with Retired Brig. General Doug "Odie" Slocum to talk veterans advocacy, his new book, and much more! You wont want to miss this one!

In this episode of Disability Attorneys for the Community, Erika Riggs speaks to the Founder of Vets Returning Home and gets to know her wonderful organization!

Today we are talking to Disability Network Eastern Michigan, and learning about their amazing organization!

In todays episode we talk to Gerald from the Dearborn, Michigan Vet Center! Listen with us as he tells stories, laughs, and gives us all the details about what he does!