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Feature Story Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County. Rapid Growth

Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, June 3, 2022
Feature Story Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN) Rapid Growth

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 3, 2022
Longform Dr. Sabrina Ford, an associate professor in the Michigan State University College of Medicine Institute for Health Policy, is leading a project to analyze and address the causes of disparity in ER follow-up care for Black patients. Rapid Growth

Black ER patients are less likely to receive follow-up care, and this project is examining why

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, June 2, 2022
Feature Story Stephanie Deible is community is a inclusion specialist for Disability Network West Michigan. Rapid Growth

Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, May 30, 2022
Longform Paula Nelson, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center president and CEO, with Jessica Horton, a former Sacred Heart client and now a Sacred Heart peer support coach. Rapid Growth

Michigan’s recovery communities offer a "total ecosystem" of services for getting and staying sober

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 27, 2022
Partner Content A father selects fresh-picked radishes at a local farm stand. Rapid Growth

Creating sustainable, local food systems through food policy councils

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, May 25, 2022
Feature Story lunch at the library Rapid Growth

KDL’s summer feeding program helps to fill gaps in student nutrition

Sarah SpohnWednesday, May 25, 2022
Partner Content Families enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables at a local farm stand. Rapid Growth

The intersection of communities, educators, and food policy councils for just, healthy food systems

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 23, 2022
Feature Story banking program Rapid Growth

Banking program provides accounts with little or no fees to underserved communities

Sarah SpohnWednesday, May 18, 2022
Feature Story Sarah Sass Rapid Growth

Muskegon professionals find success, happiness close to home

Shanika P. CarterMonday, May 16, 2022
Feature Story The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving. Rapid Growth

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

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 16, 2022
Feature Story Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags. Rapid Growth

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 13, 2022
Longform Dee Meux, a certified nursing assistant at Samaritas, wears Glass smart glasses. Rapid Growth

Smart glasses help family caregivers connect to professional help for loved ones aging at home

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, May 12, 2022
Feature Story civic engagement Rapid Growth

Fostering collaboration, commitment and continued community engagement from GR to the lakeshore

Matthew RussellWednesday, May 11, 2022
Feature Story Team members from Zeeland High School's robotics team — known as Built on Brains, or B.O.B. — were one of two teams to compete at the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics World Championship in Houston last month. Rapid Growth

Robotics students are next tech workforce

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 9, 2022
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