West Michigan events celebrate 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice 2024 will stop in Muskegon and Kalamazoo to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Muskegon adventure park showcases accessible recreation
Muskegon Luge and Adventure Sports Park, located in Muskegon State Park, offers accessible recreation activities such as zip lining, archery, luge, rock climbing, and more.
DNSWM launches #DWord Campaign during Disability Pride Month
Disability Network Southwest Michigan (DNSWM) has launched the #DWord campaign, aiming to reshape cultural perceptions of the word "disability."
How Hunt 2 Heal provides free, accessible opportunity to spend time outdoors
Carson Nyenhuis started Hunt 2 Heal to provide an accessible outdoor experience for others after being outdoors helped him recover from a motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down.
Partner Partner Content Summertime is “a time of possibilities” and challenges for autistic kids and adults
Summer break creates opportunities for fun and family adventures along with the challenges of changing routines.
Addressing cultural, language barriers that hinder health equity
Many people from refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities experience significant logistical barriers to COVID-19 vaccination. That’s where Disability Rights Michigan has stepped in to increase access
La recopilación de datos está desempeñando un papel clave en el avance de la equidad en la salud
Un nuevo impulso en la recopilación de datos sobre la atención médica de las personas con discapacidad está poniendo de relieve una disparidad en la equidad de la atención de la salud que a menudo pasa desapercibida para la comunidad médica.
Sensory-friendly spaces play key role in improving health equity
The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been a leader in encouraging clinics to create safe spaces by including sensory rooms.
Kalamazoo theaters work together to make performances accessible for all
The consortium Theatre Kalamazoo is working to make theater more accessible to people with disabilities.
Partner Partner Content When it comes to autism and mental health, stigma and discrimination play a huge role
Being autistic does not mean a person cannot experience good mental health. However, studies have shown that 78% of autistic children have at least one mental health condition. Stigma and discrimination are often a contributing factor.
