The Lakeshore

Feature Story Roel Garcia is an adjunct professor at Grand Rapids Community College as well as an English as a second language instructor at Zeeland Adult Education.

How a GRCC teacher regained his independence after losing his sight

Roel GarciaFriday, March 22, 2024
Feature Story Donna and Gene Allgaier-Lamberti

What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations' rules?

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 22, 2024
Feature Story 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
Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen

Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, December 26, 2023
Feature Story Trails-Small

‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 5, 2023
Feature Story MRC

Why a nonprofit is ending subminimum wages for workers with disabilities

Mark WedelMonday, November 27, 2023
Development News Courtesy

Fall themed events to look forward to in West Michigan

Ashley KingTuesday, October 17, 2023
Feature Story Columnist Lucia Rios participated in a disability etiquette panel discussion during the Disability: IN conference last month.

What is disability etiquette?

Lucia RiosMonday, August 28, 2023
Feature Story Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop.

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, July 21, 2023
Feature Story Alexx Smith, recipient of the 2022 Bob Davis Independent Living Award, stands with Disability Network Southwest Michigan staff member Mary Fortney.

DNSWM highlights ‘remarkable progress’ with ADA Celebration

Kelsey SandersFriday, July 21, 2023
Feature Story Megan and Andrew Howe enjoy the great outdoors.

Accountant with hearing loss advocates for her success

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, June 16, 2023
Feature Story Wheelchair basketball is a highly physical sport, with players often bumping into one another and sometimes flipping their chairs. Yet the players love the thrill of getting a shot at the basket and scoring points.

Mary Free Bed women’s wheelchair basketball team competes nationally

Nathan SlauerMonday, May 8, 2023
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