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Disabled children speak to officials Last month, children with disabilities from Saline shared their transportation needs with members of Michigan’s Senate and House in the capital, addressing Michigan’s Disability Caucus in the Speaker’s Library. Katie Birchmeier, 10; Conor Waterman, 9; James Kleimola, 18; and Chris Mistopoulos, 25, provided personal stories about their ability to access the community and the challenges they face while walking and biking in Michigan. Programs to Educate All Cyclists also addressed the Michigan Legislative Disability Caucus, a bi-partisan, bi-cameral caucus. PEAC educated the caucus about its mission and programs and advocated for greater state support for cycling for persons with disabilities. PEAC is a Michigan-based nonprofit that advocates for cyclists with disabilities. PEAC says the ability to use active modes of transportation is essential to ensure access to the community for all individuals. Often, bicycling can become the primary mode of travel for individuals who cannot get a driver’s license. The ability to travel independently is not just an access issue but also an issue of human dignity, PEAC said.
Individuals forced to rely on family and friends to meet all transportation needs reinforce ideas many of the able-bodied have about those with disabilities, including the idea that they are a burden to others and are second class citizens. PEAC said Michigan is leading the way for inclusion and students with disabilities in Safe Routes to School programs. The federal legislation has no dedicated funding or mandates regarding inclusion of students with disabilities. Thus, 48 states have not funded any education and encouragement of Safe Routes to School programs targeting students with disabilities during the program’s first five years and $612 million of funding. Michigan is one of two states that have attempted to address the needs of individuals with disabilities. This year, Michigan will dedicate $24,000 to develop pilot programs in the state. PEAC representatives said the state’s Safe Routes to School programs need federal support to meet the needs of students with disabilities, such as dedicated funding or national pilot programs to demonstrate best practices. For more information, visit www.bikeprogram.org.
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Production trailers and tents can be seen along Saline-Milan Road south of downtown Saline. They are apparently affiliated with a Civil War production called “War Flowers,” said Saline City Councilman David Rhoads, a member of the Saline Area Historical Society who was approached by the production company making the movie.
Civil War film shooting nearby By Steven Howard Heritage Newspapers
A feature film concerning the American Civil War is currently filming on location at a Saline-area farm, said Saline City Councilman David Rhoads. Large tents and a collection of trailers can be seen along Saline-Milan Road south of downtown Saline, and actors in
period dress have been spotted roaming the property. The name of the film is “War Flowers,” Rhoads said. Rhoads said the film production company approached him about four months ago, being referred to him because of his position as president of the Saline Area Historical Society. “They saw the train depot museum and they needed a period-correct station for the
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