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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 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 Matthew-Shepard Arts and Culture

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ to have West Michigan premiere

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 19, 2023
Feature Story First grade students watch the making of a lion with a 3D printer in the STEAM lab. (MPS) Kids and Education

How STEAM labs can create equity in learning

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 14, 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 Workers at Kenzie's Be Cafe in Grand Haven. (Kenzie's Be Cafe) Community Development

GHACF supports 13 organizations with nearly 600K in grants

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story The iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, is a small, handheld device that quickly identifies the bill’s denomination. Equity

Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 2, 2023
Feature Story Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo) Arts and Culture

Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Ava Devanney with her exchange student, Montse Muralles at Windmill Island in Holland. Kids and Education

What caught my exchange student by surprise? snow

Ava DevanneyFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Children share a holiday greeting in Sign Language during their photo with Signing Santa. (DHHS) Arts and Culture

Signing Santa brings inclusive holiday cheer to kids with hearing loss

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 20, 2022
Feature Story Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community. Technology and Innovation

Transportation app redefines mobility for people with disabilities who don’t drive

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.  Diversity

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story The Disability Network Lakeshore staff Equity

Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

Kelsey SandersWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story In honor of its centennial, MAM is planning a Worship Celebration Service on Dec. 11, led by the congregation’s new pastor, Winfred Burns ll.  Community Development

Maple Avenue Ministries celebrates its centennial

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 10, 2022
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