Peer support groups help people with disabilities find community
Disability Network Northern Michigan programs help participants build friendships, gain confidence, and feel less alone through peer support and shared experiences.
Disability Inclusion
Tiny steps, real change: At DAKC’s mock interviews, confidence grows – and so does employer empathy
DAKC’s mock interview day is an “empathy lab” where young adults with disabilities build confidence and employers make strides toward inclusive hiring – turning a practice session into possibility and stability.
“You keep going”: Disability and first-generation support help nontraditional student navigate college
Kathleen Camp returned to Ferris State University at 39, using support for first-generation students and services from Disability Network West Michigan to overcome barriers.
New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
The museum as a classroom
Educators increasingly rely on the Grand Rapids Public Museum as a dynamic classroom where students can “wake up” history, learn through listening, and find that curiosity and a sense of belonging can be cultivated together … and sometimes through the sharing of individual stories.
Rehab without borders: building a Grand Rapids-Ghana connection
Dr. Abena Tannor visits Grand Rapids to explore rehabilitation collaboration, innovation, and shared learning between Ghana and Mary Free Bed.
Early identification of disabilities critical for Michigan’s littles
Consistent access to early intervention for Michigan kids with learning disabilities and developmental differences is vital, yet often out of reach.
Partner Partner Content Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly!
Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources.
Partner Partner Content Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support
AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan.
The Hartford Nationals brings adaptive sports, champions, and big impact
Grand Rapids hosts nation’s top adaptive athletes, promoting inclusion, local pride, and over $2 million in visitor spending.
