Disability Inclusion

Feature Story KCAD design students explore inclusive design by navigating kitchen activities from a wheelchair user's perspective. The Lakeshore

KCAD students redesign kitchens to promote inclusive, user-informed housing solutions

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 7, 2025
Longform Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist at KDL, leads children through a building exercise. Second Wave - Michigan

Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences

Brianna NargisoTuesday, June 24, 2025
Partner Content Event helps autistic children and adults get used to the airport environment and boarding experience. Second Wave - Michigan

On Board for Autism: Airport simulation helps autistic kids take flight

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 30, 2025
Partner Content Boy in classroom Second Wave - Michigan

Blueprint for school funding would ensure equitable resources in special education

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, May 20, 2025
Feature Story Small-Aaron The Lakeshore

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 29, 2025
Partner Content AAoM NAT Conference vendors include autistic artists and entrepreneurs. Second Wave - Michigan

Beyond awareness, autism acceptance affirms neurodiversity and improves lives

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, April 17, 2025
Feature Story Influencers and friends Stefanie Schaffer and Erika Nala Franco toured Grand Rapids in their wheelchairs. Their video is out now. The Lakeshore

Wheel the World designation spotlights GR’s accessibility

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 1, 2025
Feature Story Josh Chapman, President and CEO of the Blue Water YMCA. The Keel - Port Huron

Transforming Lives: A Conversation with Blue Water YMCA CEO Josh Chapman

Laura FitzgeraldThursday, March 27, 2025
Partner Content Passengers loading on a COA bus in Port Huron. The Keel - Port Huron

Blue Water Area Transit partners with the Council on Aging

Blue Water Area TransitMonday, March 24, 2025
Partner Content Gala Banner Second Wave - Michigan

Gala rocks and raises funds to advocate for autistic Michiganders

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story Small-Crip-Camp The Lakeshore

'Crip Camp’ screening in Muskegon highlights disability inclusion

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story (From left) Peggy Helsel, development director at DAKC; Jenny Gauld, designer at Steelcase; Kamara Sudberry, global inclusive design leader at Steelcase; and Vicky Schmidt, a high-level paraplegic and longtime DAKC test pilot. Southwest Michigan

Beyond compliance: Area nonprofit and corporation are redefining inclusive workplaces

Tommy AllenWednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story Small-Crip-Camp Southwest Michigan

'Crip Camp’ screening in Muskegon highlights disability inclusion

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 5, 2025
Feature Story webinar-1 The Lakeshore

Empowering voices: Black disability history workshop returns

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 4, 2025
Feature Story webinar-1 Southwest Michigan

Empowering voices: Black disability history workshop returns

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 4, 2025
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