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Feature Story To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.  Equity

United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, July 31, 2022
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El poder de la esperanza, el poder de los pares en la atención a la salud mental

Por Zinta AistarsThursday, July 21, 2022
Feature Story Temple Grandin takes a tour of Benjamin’s Hope in Holland. (Courtesy) Healthy Communities

Temple Grandin makes memorable visit to Benjamin’s Hope

Shandra MartinezMonday, July 18, 2022
Feature Story OTG Battle Creek Pride Month Arts and Culture

Pride Month festivities in Battle Creek expected to attract many to celebrate and support events

Jane SimonsThursday, July 14, 2022
Feature Story Spring Lake's newly opened Tanglefoot Park features a universally accessible kayak launch. (Tyra Jonas/Spring Lake Village) Equity

Accessibility to waterways becoming a priority in state and local parks

Shandra MartinezThursday, June 30, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors. Building Communities

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Longform Mental Health Gun Violence Building Communities

Encontrando la Paz Durante la Guerra

Por Chris Killian y Ben Lando para NowKalamazooThursday, June 23, 2022
Feature Story D&HHS Board President Rowan O’Dougherty speaks at the organization's capital campaign launch. Equity

7 ways Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services pivoted during the pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 21, 2022
Feature Story A Holland Rotary Club partners with Gentex to donate accessible equipment to Food Club & Opportunity Hub. (CAH) Community Development

Donations of adaptive equipment increase accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 15, 2022
Feature Story A Way Home Kalamazoo Collective Community Development

Kalamazoo Collective Housing offers an alternative to the downside of being a renter

Mark WedelWednesday, June 8, 2022
Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Equity

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County. Diversity

Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 31, 2022
Feature Story Stephanie Deible is a community inclusion specialist for Disability Network West Michigan. Equity

Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, May 30, 2022
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