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Feature Story The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs. (Canva)

More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Disability Network Lakeshore celebrates 30th anniversary

Kelsey SandersWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story GRCC music student Tyler Zahnke (GRCC)

How Tyler Zahnke, a musician who is blind, is turning passion into a career

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 30, 2022
Feature Story Members of the DNSWM's I&R team

Why information and referrals are key to supporting the disability community

Shandra MartinezThursday, November 17, 2022
Feature Story This year Meijer added Meijer is adding accessible, adaptive children's costumes to its selection of costumes. (Meijer)

Accessible and adaptive Halloween costumes are a treat for everyone

Lucia RiosTuesday, October 25, 2022
Feature Story Lucia Rios speaks at the Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Oct 4. (Hope College)

Lucia Rios shares her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate

Lucia RiosTuesday, October 18, 2022
Feature Story At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley.

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022
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