Region
Second Wave - Michigan
Capital Gains - Lansing
Catalyst Midland
Concentrate - Ann Arbor/Ypsi
Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
Route Bay City
Rural Innovation Exchange
Southwest Michigan
UPword - UP
The Keel - Port Huron
The Lakeshore
Metromode - Metro Detroit
Flintside - Flint
Model D - Detroit
Rapid Growth - Grand Rapids
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
Places
Allegan
Allegan County
Allendale
Bradley
Burnips
Coopersville
Dorr
Douglas
Fennville
Ferrysburg
Glenn
Grand Haven
Hamilton
Holland
Hopkins
Hudsonville
Jenison
Martin
Moline
Muskegon
Muskegon County
Muskegon Heights
Norton Shores
Olive Township
Otsego
Ottawa County
Plainwell
Pullman
Saugatuck
Shelbyville
Spring Lake
Wayland
Zeeland
Series
The Lakeshore
Designed in Michigan
Disability Inclusion
Shore Stories
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
Toggle navigation
Focus Areas
Arts and Culture
Community Development
Diversity
Economic Development
Entrepreneurship
Equity
Healthy Communities
Kids and Education
Sustainability
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
Places
Allegan
Allegan County
Allendale
Bradley
Burnips
Coopersville
Dorr
Douglas
Fennville
Ferrysburg
Glenn
Grand Haven
Hamilton
Holland
Hopkins
Hudsonville
Jenison
Martin
Moline
Muskegon
Muskegon County
Muskegon Heights
Norton Shores
Olive Township
Otsego
Ottawa County
Plainwell
Pullman
Saugatuck
Shelbyville
Spring Lake
Wayland
Zeeland
Series
The Lakeshore
Designed in Michigan
Disability Inclusion
Shore Stories
Statewide
Areas of Concern
Block by Block
Bridging the Talent Gap
COVID19
Cyber Security
Disability Inclusion
Early Education Matters
Forestry
Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
Greater Lakes
Inside our Outdoors
Invasive Species
MI Mental Health
Michigan Nightlight
Michigan's Agricultural Future
Michigan's State of Health Podcast
Nonprofit Journal Project
Preserving Michigan
State of Health
Stories of Change
Voices of Youth
Yours, Mine, & Ours - Public Health
About
Support Us
Disability Inclusion
Share
Feature Story
West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Partner Content
Second Wave - Michigan
Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Feature Story
Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story
Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan
Shandra Martinez
Monday, March 31, 2025
Feature Story
'Crip Camp’ screening in Muskegon highlights disability inclusion
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story
Beyond compliance: Area nonprofit and corporation are redefining inclusive workplaces
Tommy Allen
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story
Empowering voices: Black disability history workshop returns
Shandra Martinez
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Feature Story
OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Feature Story
Finding belonging through empowerment: One journey with Disability Advocates of Kent County
Tommy Allen
Monday, February 10, 2025
Feature Story
AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference
Shandra Martinez
Monday, February 3, 2025
Feature Story
Finding belonging through empowerment: One journey with Disability Advocates of Kent County
Tommy Allen
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Feature Story
Broadway Grand Rapids: Accessibility, innovation raise the curtain for all
Tommy Allen, Publisher
Monday, January 27, 2025
Feature Story
DNSWM campaign highlights staff’s lived experiences and community impact
Shandra Martinez
Monday, January 13, 2025
Feature Story
DAKC event empowers young adults with disabilities through mock interviews and job connections
Tommy Allen
Friday, December 27, 2024
Feature Story
Bronson Cancer Care Equity Project breaks down barriers to health care
Shandra Martinez
Monday, December 23, 2024
Feature Story
Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents
Shandra Martinez
Monday, December 16, 2024
Feature Story
How Wheel the World is changing accessibility in Kalamazoo, one business at a time
Shandra Martinez
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Feature Story
Advocate uses her experiences to help others with disabilities gain independence through work
Shandra Martinez
Monday, November 25, 2024
Partner Content
Second Wave - Michigan
Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime
Valerie Lego
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Feature Story
Disability Network honors Southwest Michigan advocates of independence, accessibility
Shandra Martinez
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Load More Stories
Regional Stories
Second Wave - Michigan
Equity
Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders
Estelle Slootmaker
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Equity
This is how to do mental health: Community outreach builds access
Estelle Slootmaker
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud
Shandra Martinez
Monday, June 17, 2024
Second Wave - Michigan
Equity
Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity
Shandra Martinez
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Second Wave - Michigan
Healthy Communities
Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity
Shandra Martinez
Monday, June 10, 2024
Across Our Network
"Hallowed ground": Performers reflect on 60 years of community and creativity at the Ark
Source: Concentrate
Ferncliff Trolley Tours offer a unique look at Springfield history
Source: Hub Springfield
Mixed-use developments in Ferndale and Southfield vary in size and scope but both win state support
Source: Metromode
Clearwater highlights local impact of CDBG, HOME programs for National Community Development Week
Source: 83Degrees