Diversity and inclusion

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 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 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 The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park has reopened with special winter hours and offers snowshoe rentals. (Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

January Along the Lakeshore: MLK celebrations, museum exhibits and outdoor activities

Melody WilsonFriday, 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 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
Feature Story Justine Bryant is an affiliate assistant professor of ASL at GRCC. (GRCC) Equity

ASL interpreter sees a growing need in the field, helps develop a career pathway

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Cultural Immersion Experiences Across the Bridge brings together residents from Grand Haven and Muskegon to learn about each other’s communities. Diversity

Crossing the bridge into a cultural immersion experience

Rebecca HoppWednesday, November 23, 2022
Feature Story Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner. Community Development

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellSaturday, November 19, 2022
Feature Story The 2022 Ottawa County DEI Forum was held on Oct. 28. (Nathan Bocks) Diversity

Highlights from the 2022 Ottawa County Diversity Forum

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, November 5, 2022
Feature Story Coach Lee Montgomery was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2015. Healthy Communities

Lee Montgomery brings inclusive coaching style to adaptive sports

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 31, 2022
Feature Story A Hope College Spanish class is partnering with LAUP on a youth mentorship project. (LAUP) Kids and Education

Latino Hope College students partner with LAUP to mentor youth

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 25, 2022
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