MiBlue Daily
July 7, 2026
Teddy Lemmer
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and the University of Michigan (U-M) Center for Disability Health and Wellness have awarded more than $66,000 in grants to organizations across the state working to improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare for people with disabilities. This year’s grant funding expands support for initiatives that address critical gaps in access to care. Grant funding will support efforts including the purchase of equipment, accessible entryways, updates to patient materials, and training for staff and volunteers.
“We’re proud to work alongside safety net organizations in their efforts to improve access to and affordability of healthcare for the communities they serve,” said Tiffany Albert, Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Chief Inclusion Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. “By supporting practical improvements that help remove barriers to care for people with disabilities, these grants will make a meaningful difference for patients and families in Michigan.”
“Thanks to this grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Center for Disability Health and Wellness, Taylor Street Primary Care was able to turn needed improvements into meaningful changes for our patients,” said Dr. Melanie Woods, Chief Nursing Officer at Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic, a 2025 grant recipient. “Adding a fifth exam room, an adjustable exam table, and a wheelchair-accessible scale has helped us better care for patients in a more comfortable, respectful way. We take great pride in lowering barriers to care, and this support strengthened our ability to provide the quality, accessible care every patient deserves.”