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Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin.

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023

Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community.

Transportation app redefines mobility for people with disabilities who don’t drive

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 19, 2022

Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022

Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus.

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022

Ken James is Muskegon Community College’s inaugural chief diversity officer.

MCC’s new chief diversity officer promotes celebration of all cultures

Shanika P. CarterMonday, July 11, 2022

Jon Cauchi uses humor to raise awareness about living with a disaiblity. In this photo, Jon Cauchi is wearing a short sleeve light blue shirt. He is standing, holding his two thumbs up and smiling.

Jon Cauchi's stand-up comedy shares humor of his experiences as a person with a vision impairment

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, June 23, 2022

The test kitchen highlights open spaces under the counter and sink for chairs or wheelchairs, lowered ovens, and cabinets with pull-down wire shelving.

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

Shandra MartinezMonday, May 16, 2022

Jocelyn Hines (right) poses with her parents (left) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after Hines received the 2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year award.

MSU grad launches Muskegon Young Black Professionals to support community

Shanika P. CarterThursday, May 5, 2022

Every polling place in Michigan is required to have accessible equipment to help those with disability cast their ballots independently.

Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, April 30, 2022

Elizabeth Ferry, of Holland, rides her motorized wheelchair on the sidewalk along Howard Avenue in Holland Township.

Holland woman, and others with disabilities, faced enhanced challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, April 25, 2022

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Ron Yob

Legislative resolution pushes rightful recognition of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, April 18, 2022

Nearly a third of Michigan adults report having at least one disability.

Series to explore the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 18, 2022

The city of Holland highlighted Tiara Johnson's story during its Black History Month oral history project.

Holland oral history project gives Black residents a platform for their stories

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 14, 2022

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Salvador Lopez

Housing Kent looks at root causes of and solutions for Kent County’s homelessness crisis

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, February 14, 2022

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City of Wyoming makes strides for cultural competency

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 31, 2022

Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project.

Pulitzer Prize winner to speak at GRCC’s Diversity Lecture Series

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 23, 2022

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A City Within a City group photo

Grand Stand Pictures brings Grand Rapids Black freedom struggle to the screen

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, January 17, 2022

Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

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Ramped-up expungement program will help deserving Kent County residents gain a “clean slate”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 29, 2021

Even under the best of conditions, seasonal and migrant farmworkers toil long, exhausting hours in extreme weather conditions, possibly exposed to pesticides.

Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 8, 2021

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