Disability Inclusion

Colleges teach students to build more accessible workplaces and communities

At KCAD and Grand Valley State University, students learn to spot barriers and include people with disabilities as they create more accessible communities.

Accessible Halloween event brings trick-or-treaters and senior residents together indoors

Disability Network Northern Michigan partners with Grand Traverse Pavilions to help people of all ages enjoy an accessible Halloween celebration.

Grand Rapids improves access to help everyone enjoy the city

Local groups work with people with disabilities to improve access, share travel details and make Grand Rapids easier to explore.

Traverse City plans safer streets for residents of all abilities

Residents and advocates explain how better crossings, connected sidewalks, and bus access can make trips across Traverse City safer.

Language access begins by asking people how they communicate best

Tom Hoxsie explains how language barriers affect Deaf people and how interpreters, captions, and community partnerships can improve access to information.

Kent County mobility study offers new path to transportation access

Kent County leaders, advocates and nonprofits are working together to expand transportation choices and help more residents stay connected and independent.

Partnerships help students with disabilities prepare for careers while building confidence and independence

Disability Network West Michigan partners with schools and colleges to remove barriers and help students progress toward employment and independent living.

Designer aims to elevate quality of life through accessible housing plans

Disability Advocates and a West Michigan designer create housing plans for safe, independent living.

Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone

Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.

Traverse City recognizes how accessibility can build tourism

Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.

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