Healthy Communities

Longform Jon Cauchi, inclusion consultant and trainer for Disabilities Advocates of Kent County

Living with disabilities can impact mental health


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PHOTOS: Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month


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Partner Content Mari Romero

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths


Feature Story Lucia Rios at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. (Shandra Martinez)

How I’m learning to vacation better with my disability


Feature Story Natalie Fris
Feature Story Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan)

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan


Longform Grand Haven resident Lesa Jordan with Sheyenne Cole, a counselor in Senior Resources of West Michigan's Behavioral Health at Home program.
Feature Story Livability-Lab

Livability Lab is about making positive changes in Muskegon County


Feature Story Andrea Martinez with her daughter. (Lakeshore Habitat)
Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée)

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands


Feature Story TEDxMacatawa speakers for 2023

TEDxMacatawa returns to the Lakeshore


Feature Story Columnist Lucia Rios participated in a disability etiquette panel discussion during the Disability: IN conference last month.

What is disability etiquette?


Feature Story Volunteers who download the app can sign up for flexible shifts, driving their own vehicles to recover food from donors and transporting it to local food access partners.
Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop.

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs