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The Literacy Center of West Michigan is teaching job-specific literacy at job sites to help adults improve their lives.

Grant will help bring literacy training into the workplace

Ashley KingTuesday, March 19, 2024

Many Michigan families live below what is known as the ALICE line (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). A new grant program hopes to lift 100,000 Michigan ALICE families out of poverty in the next five years.

LEO Impact Grants will go toward helping Michigan’s struggling families

Ashley KingWednesday, February 28, 2024

There is something truly freeing about holding up the keys to one's own space. Bri beamed as she showed us her home, which was filled with plenty of morning sunlight.

Visualising change: A photo essay on Dégagé Ministries' groundbreaking Complex Care Housing program

Tommy AllenTuesday, February 20, 2024

Transportation is one component of making Grand Rapids more livable for residents of all ages, including older ones.

Grand Rapids renews AARP Age-Friendly Community status, creating better living environments for all

Ashley KingWednesday, February 7, 2024

A wintery day when The Lakeshore Disability Inclusion Co-editor Lucia Rios had to roll her wheelchair in the road, because sidewalks hadn't been cleared of snow.

5 ways to support people with disabilities in the winter

Lucia RiosMonday, January 29, 2024

Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterFriday, January 19, 2024

Community Land Trust Director Matias Martinez-Roca and Community Land Trust Sale Coordinator Freshta Tori Jan are lead members of the Dwelling Place team responsible for producing as well as assisting the public with access to these new homes.

2080 Union is a peek into the future and solutions found within Community Land Trusts

Tommy Allen, Rapid Growth PublisherWednesday, January 17, 2024

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Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023

Two GRIT wheelchair users pose at a local park.

All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 14, 2023

The band Flexadecibel performs at Party in the Park in 2022.

Disability Network West Michigan hosts inclusive Party in the Park on July 28

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 10, 2023

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Our Kent County school’s need for improved student understanding

Elsie Ries and Addison WeedTuesday, June 27, 2023

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Mindset Meals: “Love is the most important ingredient.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 24, 2023

Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin.

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023

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

Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022

Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus.

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022

Ken James is Muskegon Community College’s inaugural chief diversity officer.

MCC’s new chief diversity officer promotes celebration of all cultures

Shanika P. CarterMonday, July 11, 2022

Jon Cauchi uses humor to raise awareness about living with a disaiblity. In this photo, Jon Cauchi is wearing a short sleeve light blue shirt. He is standing, holding his two thumbs up and smiling.

Jon Cauchi's stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, June 23, 2022

The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving.

Community, inclusion inspire new Home Accessibility Center to support those with disabilities

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 16, 2022

Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022

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