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Feature Story Sara Hendren, right, at the DAKC workshop with a participant. (DAKC) Southwest MichiganEquity

How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez) Southwest MichiganEquity

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023
Feature Story In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities. The LakeshoreDiversity

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 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. The LakeshoreDiversity

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities. Southwest MichiganEquity

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 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. Southwest MichiganEquity

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023
Feature Story DJDemers The LakeshoreEquity

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story DJDemers Southwest MichiganEquity

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) The LakeshoreEquity

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

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 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) Southwest MichiganEquity

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. The LakeshoreEquity

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Southwest MichiganEconomic 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. The LakeshoreEquity

Documentary explores challenges faced by parent caregivers of children with disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 14, 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. Southwest MichiganEquity

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) The LakeshoreEquity

How the pandemic made a brain injury support group 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. The LakeshoreEquity

Living with a disability is expensive

Lucia RiosTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story The DNSWM brain injury support group celebrates its first in-person meeting in the fall since the pandemic. (DNSWM) Southwest MichiganEquity

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. Southwest MichiganEquity

Living with a disability is expensive

Lucia RiosTuesday, January 31, 2023
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

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

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Southwest MichiganEquity

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

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
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