Sara Hendren, the author of “What Can A Body Do? How We Meet the Built World” advocates for the “most creative, joyful approach to making the world accessible.”

Community Collaboration on Climate Change, or C4, is a grassroots organization in Grand Rapids that is lifting up marginalized voices in climate justice work in the city.  By equipping community members with the education and resources needed to make change, they hope to show people how climate change is affecting their lives and what they can do to help change that.

Emily Carbonell-Ferguson, Julie Lang and Bob Armbrister are local design leaders. They discuss how research, strategy and West Michigan influences their design work.

Play is also an important element of learning. The new WonderKnook playscapes installed at Kent District Library invite children and families to imagine, explore curiosity and play within their branches.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities applies to all flights in the United States, and is designed to be a summary meant to help travelers understand and assert their rights under the Air Carrier Access Act, passed in 1986.

From art and authors to the outdoors, here are some of the family-friendly activities to look forward to in Grand Rapids this spring.  

The John Ball Zoo is working together with Grand Valley State University and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute to support field work to protect baby eastern box turtles. The conservation work aims to protect the species, experiencing population decreases within the state.

Easterseals MORC is promoting inclusivity with its "See The Good" campaign for National Disability Awareness Month. The campaign celebrates the talents and gifts of individuals with disabilities.

Proposed City of Grand Rapids requirements for lead dust testing would reduce childhood lead poisoning.

Community leader and activist Barbara Rapaport will receive the Ledy Award for Community Engagement for her work with nonprofits, promoting literacy and education and helping leaders optimize human capacity.