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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 brain injury support groups 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
Longform Safe Place Safe Communities

Survivors of sex trafficking have a S.A.F.E. Place to go for support

Jane ParikhWednesday, January 25, 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
Longform Voices of Youth Daniel Fall 2022 Safe Communities

Voices of Youth: School violence, a photo story

Daniel KibeziFriday, December 30, 2022
Longform Voices of Youth In school violence 2022 Safe Communities

Voices of Youth: In School Violence, a photo story

Habakuki KibeziFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Children share a holiday greeting in Sign Language during their photo with Signing Santa. (DHHS) Equity

Signing Santa brings inclusive holiday cheer to kids with hearing loss

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 20, 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.  Building Communities

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

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story OTG KAlamazoo Ring Camera System Safe Communities

Doorbell camera program helps 200 Kalamazoo area households find a bit more security

Al JonesThursday, December 15, 2022
Feature Story The Disability Network Lakeshore staff Equity

Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

Kelsey SandersWednesday, December 14, 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 MartinezFriday, December 2, 2022
Longform Housing Solutions Warming Centers 2022 Safe Communities

Getting out of the cold: Advocates work to open warming shelters for Kalamazoo's unhoused population

Al JonesThursday, December 1, 2022
Feature Story Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner. Equity

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellSaturday, November 19, 2022
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