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Feature Story Athletes attending their first year have a set schedule to try everything the SEC offers. For those who return in subsequent years, the young athletes get to customize their schedule. Equity

Sports Education Camp can be life-changing for athletes who are blind, low-vision

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 16, 2023
Feature Story Lucia Rios holds State of Michigan Special Tribute signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Disability Inclusion Series Editor Lucia Rios receives 2023 Ability Award

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main branch near downtown Holland. Equity

How one library is making a renovation plan inclusive

Lucia RiosWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Chief Shawn Schrader speaks to Michigan Justice Richard Bernstein. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Justice Bernstein brings a perspective of inclusion to court

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 26, 2023
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 A photograph of Judith Heumann. She is sitting in her power chair behind table covered with a white table cloth. There is a microphone and a name placard in the foreground. Equity

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
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Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story The documentary, “Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters,” explores the lives of parent caregivers for children and adults who are disabled. Equity

Documentary explores challenges faced by parent caregivers of children with disabilities

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 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 Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community. Equity

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 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
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