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Feature Story Campus Pointe Mall Safe Communities

Local leaders meet to discuss solutions for gun violence, crowds at Kalamazoo's Campus Pointe Mall

Al JonesThursday, May 11, 2023
Feature Story A HUD grant is funding home accessibility assessments and modifications for 150 homeowners in rural West Michigan counties. (DAKC) Equity

Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023
Feature Story KDPS Safe Communities

Kalamazoo Public Safety launches survey and invites public to walk in "an officer's shoes for a day"

Al JonesThursday, April 27, 2023
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main branch near downtown Holland. Equity

How one library is making a renovation plan inclusive

Lucia RiosWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Chief Shawn Schrader speaks to Michigan Justice Richard Bernstein. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Justice Bernstein brings a perspective of inclusion to court

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 26, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez) Equity

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story A photograph of Judith Heumann. She is sitting in her power chair behind table covered with a white table cloth. There is a microphone and a name placard in the foreground. Equity

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story DJDemers Equity

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
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
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
Longform Safe Place Safe Communities

Survivors of sex trafficking have a S.A.F.E. Place to go for support

Jane ParikhWednesday, January 25, 2023
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