Nonprofit that breaks down barriers for girls wins free marketing help
Muskegon marketing firm Revel to provide pro bono assistance for Girls Build Kalamazoo during 24-hour marketing marathon on Giving Tuesday.
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‘It’s been good to give back in a way that I can,’ says volunteer driver
Community Action of Allegan County is looking for more volunteer drivers like Steve Riley, who gives seniors rides to and from their appointments. He also delivers food to people in need at least once a month.
‘I can finally vote by myself’: Portage disability advocate improves accessibility at the polls
Disability advocate Miranda Grunwell has voted in every election for the past 22 years, since she turned 18. But it hasn’t been easy because of a severe learning disability.
WMU team build Formula One-style race car with help of Zeeland manufacturer
The WMU team has been working with Plascore since 2007 to take advantage of the lightweight energy-absorption honeycomb technology that makes its race vehicles safer.
When construction wasn’t accessible, he found dream job making furniture
Though he dreamed of working with power tools, Phillipe Hernandez found that using a wheelchair kept him from working in construction. With the help of a Muskegon agency, he pivoted and found a job in production at BOLD Furniture.
Alum brings award-winning doc about first-gen students to WMU
WMU alum Cynthia Martinez will show her award-winning documentary “First Voice Generation” on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the WMU Student Center ballroom.
PHOTOS: Celebrating 33 years of ADA while advocating for a better future
Disability Advocates of Kent County marks the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary with an event that educates and advocates for a better future.
Disability Inclusion editor Lucia Rios named Media Person of the Year
Lucia Rios has been honored as the 2023 Media Person of the Year by the WMPRSA for her work as co-editor of the Disability Inclusion series. This multi-year series runs in The Lakeshore WM, Rapid Growth and Second Wave Southwest Michigan.
Absolutely Accessible Kent looks at making ‘disabled’ buildings extinct
On June 14, from 1–4 p.m. at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, Absolutely Accessible Kent will explore how universal design goes beyond ADA to future-proof space.
Disability Inclusion Series Editor Lucia Rios receives 2023 Ability Award
Lucia Rios is honored for her decades of work educating people about accessibility issues and mentoring the next generation of disability advocates.
