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Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop. Technology and Innovation

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, July 19, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios has been honored as the 2023 Media Person of the Year by the WMPRSA for her work as co-editor of the Disability Inclusion series. Equity

Disability Inclusion editor Lucia Rios named Media Person of the Year

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 20, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios Equity

Why commemorating Global Accessibility Awareness Day is important

Lucia Rios Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios holds State of Michigan Special Tribute signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Disability Inclusion Series Editor Lucia Rios receives 2023 Ability Award

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 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 Sara Hendren, right, at the DAKC workshop with a participant. (DAKC) Equity

How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 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 DJDemers Equity

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story The DNSWM brain injury support group celebrates its first in-person meeting in the fall since the pandemic. (DNSWM) Equity

How the pandemic made a brain injury support group more accessible

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology. Equity

Living with a disability is expensive

Lucia RiosTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Healthy Communities

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
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