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Feature Story A HUD grant is funding home accessibility assessments and modifications for 150 homeowners in rural West Michigan counties. (DAKC) Equity

Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023
Feature Story Boys and Girls Club staff celebrate with Isabel Shepard (center) after she was named Michigan Youth of the Year. Kids and Education

West Ottawa's Isabel Shepard is state Youth of the Year

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 29, 2023
Feature Story The West Ottawa High Interact Club has partnered with Park Township on a water safety initiative to teach youth the dangers of pier jumping into Lake Michigan. Kids and Education

Teens lead initiative to end risky tradition that leads to youth drownings in Lake Michigan

Kelsey SandersWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Chief Shawn Schrader speaks to Michigan Justice Richard Bernstein. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Justice Bernstein brings a perspective of inclusion to court

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main branch near downtown Holland. Equity

How one library is making a renovation plan inclusive

Lucia RiosWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story An aerial view of the Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Sustainability

ODC Network acquires 295-acre parcel in Kalamazoo River Greenway

Shandra MartinezSaturday, April 22, 2023
Feature Story Ana Olson, owner of Los Amigos restaurant in Muskegon Community Development

Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila

Shanika P. CarterMonday, April 3, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Rendering of what Ottawa Beach General Store will look like after the rebuild. Community Development

Owners plan to rebuild vintage General Store near Holland beach

Shandra MartinezSaturday, March 25, 2023
Feature Story The Secchia Institute is partnering with Ottawa Area Intermediate School District’s Careerline Tech Center. (GRCC) Kids and Education

GRCC students among finalists in competition to send a meal to space station

Shandra MartinezSaturday, March 25, 2023
Feature Story springlakemarina Community Development

Spring Lake's award-winning waterfront park

Rosemary ParkerThursday, March 23, 2023
Feature Story In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities. Diversity

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story Barry State Game Area's biologist Randy Hienze Sustainability

How the White Oak initiative is protecting Michigan forests

Kelsey SandersMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story DJDemers Equity

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs. (Canva) Equity

More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 2023
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