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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) Equity

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

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Economic Development

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Longform Caregivers Mental Health Darcy Thiel Healthy Communities

Los cuidadores y la salud mental: una 'sobrecarga en todos los sentidos'

Por Scott Scanlon, The Buffalo NewsWednesday, February 22, 2023
Longform SWMI Journalism Collab Caretakers mental health families Healthy Communities

Un entorno familiar para las personas mayores y un respiro para quienes las cuidan

Por Patricia Anstett, Urban Aging NewsWednesday, February 22, 2023
Longform SWMIJ Collaborative Mental Health and Caregivers Young Healthy Communities

Los jóvenes que cuidan de otros necesitan más apoyo. Hay una aplicación para ello.

Por Julie Mack, Watershed Voice Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Longform SWMI Journalism Collab Paid Caretakers Mental Health Healthy Communities

Estas ventajas y beneficios son fundamentales para mantener saludables a los cuidadores remunerados

Por Zinta Aistars, Southwest Michigan Second WaveWednesday, February 22, 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 The DNSWM brain injury support group celebrates its first in-person meeting in the fall since the pandemic. (DNSWM) Equity

How the pandemic made brain injury support groups more accessible

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 31, 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 From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Equity

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Longform Boonikka Herring Diversity

Battle Creek's Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation continues to work for positive change

Jane ParikhWednesday, January 11, 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
Longform SWM Journalism Collaborative Healthy Communities

No-cost mental health helps for those seeking a holistic approach

Zinta AistarsThursday, December 22, 2022
Longform On the Ground Battle Creek ALICE VETS Equity

Latest ALICE report suggests veterans' assistance is helping but work still needs to be done

Jane SimonsThursday, December 22, 2022
Longform SWMI Journalism Collaborative Low Cost Treatment Healthy Communities

Ayudas a la salud mental sin costo para quienes buscan un enfoque holístico

Zinta AistarsThursday, December 22, 2022
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