Classrooms to Careers: Gentex interns shape company
Isabelle Buckler, a senior at Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University, channeled her classroom experience into her role as a user experience intern this summer.
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Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently
Although Temple Grandin is a widely sought-after professor for animal science and veterinary colleges, she couldn’t get into veterinary school when she failed the math portion of the SAT. The educational system is screening out visual thinkers such as herself, Grandin says.
Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities
Habitat for Humanity is building five townhomes in Holland that will be exclusively for those who have mental or physical disabilities.
Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs
Employee burnout in the nonprofit sector is a real threat and one that the Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance intends to address.
New vaccine rolls out: Where can you find yours?
With fall on the horizon, public health officials are predicting a rise in COVID-19 cases. Those looking for a booster dose of the new bivalent vaccines in Ottawa, Allegan, or Muskegon counties can find more here.
Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family
Jess Ronne found a play space where her son Lucas, who is autistic, could come along with his siblings. The accessible playground and barn at Benjamin’s Hope in Holland is a place designed for those with disabilities but welcomes everyone.
Robotics students are next tech workforce
Two area robotics teams competed at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics state and world championships, but that's just the beginning. Many tech companies mentor the students now and seek them out when it comes time to hire later.
Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness
Starting with student athletes and the people who are closest to them — coaches and parents — Be Better; is starting an education curriculum to help youth and their adults navigate mental wellness.
Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories
By showcasing both the positive and the negative stories of Black residents during an oral history project, city officials hope to show residents they are open to dialogue and to change.
Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Before Holland native Emily Polet-Monterosso decided to donate her kidney to a stranger, her life was pretty normal. It still is. She wants people to know they, too, can donate organs and go on to lead happy, normal lives ... and do 'fantastic, amazing things.'
