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Feature Story Beyond26 have helped these 6 clients find work they like. (Beyond26) Equity

6 perfect matches: Finding the right job for workers with disabilities lets them thrive

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 10, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Community Development

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
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
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 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. Equity

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story Jon Cauchi uses humor to raise awareness about living with a disaiblity. In this photo, Jon Cauchi is wearing a short sleeve light blue shirt. He is standing, holding his two thumbs up and smiling. Diversity

Jon Cauchi's stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, June 23, 2022
Feature Story D&HHS Board President Rowan O’Dougherty speaks at the organization's capital campaign launch. Healthy Communities

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

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 21, 2022
Feature Story Dancers of I AM Academy perform during the Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Kollen Park in Holland, Michigan, June 18, 2022. Equity

Juneteenth Freedom Festival ‘beyond anything we imagined’

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, June 20, 2022
Feature Story A Holland Rotary Club partners with Gentex to donate accessible equipment to Food Club & Opportunity Hub. (CAH) Equity

Donations of adaptive equipment increase accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 15, 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
Feature Story Every polling place in Michigan is required to have accessible equipment to help those with disability cast their ballots independently. Equity

Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, April 30, 2022
Feature Story Lori Hastings Economic Development

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori HastingsMonday, April 25, 2022
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