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Columnist Lucia Rios participated in a disability etiquette panel discussion during the Disability: IN conference last month.

What is disability etiquette?

Lucia RiosMonday, August 28, 2023

Lucia Rios has been honored as the 2023 Media Person of the Year by the WMPRSA for her work as co-editor of the Disability Inclusion series.

Disability Inclusion editor Lucia Rios named Media Person of the Year

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 20, 2023

Accessible-Kent

Absolutely Accessible Kent looks at making ‘disabled’ buildings extinct

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 7, 2023

Lucia Rios

Why commemorating Global Accessibility Awareness Day is important

Lucia Rios Wednesday, May 31, 2023

A HUD grant is funding home accessibility assessments and modifications for 150 homeowners in rural West Michigan counties. (DAKC)

Disability Advocates Kent County helps low-income seniors age in place

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023

Lucia Rios holds State of Michigan Special Tribute signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other state officials. (Shandra Martinez)

Disability Inclusion Series Editor Lucia Rios receives 2023 Ability Award

Shandra MartinezSunday, April 30, 2023

Grand Haven Township Fire/Rescue Chief Shawn Schrader speaks to Michigan Justice Richard Bernstein. (Shandra Martinez)

Justice Bernstein brings a perspective of inclusion to court

Shandra MartinezWednesday, April 26, 2023

Herrick District Library's main branch near downtown Holland.

How one library is making a renovation plan inclusive

Lucia RiosWednesday, April 26, 2023

Development News

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House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 17, 2023

Sara Hendren (right) at the workshop with DAKC board member Elliot Keyes

How Sara Hendren inspires a ‘joyful approach’ to accessible design

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023

Norman Peak explore the new inclusive playground at Milham Park. (Shandra Martinez)

Park playground transformation creates space for inclusive play

Shandra MartinezFriday, March 31, 2023

The leadership team of the Community Collaboration on Climate Change, or C4.

Uplifting the marginalized: C4 brings community to the forefront

Gratia LeeWednesday, March 29, 2023

In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced its first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities.

How a new DOT bill of rights will make flying better for those with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 22, 2023

A photograph of Judith Heumann. She is sitting in her power chair behind table covered with a white table cloth. There is a microphone and a name placard in the foreground.

How the godmother of the disability rights movement changed my life

Lucia RiosWednesday, March 22, 2023

The Music That Raised Us honors some of the local Grand Rapids Black women performers who have been an inspiration to Sarena Rae.

Sarena Rae shares her music and leadership in Grand Rapids

Bill LeeMonday, March 6, 2023

DJDemers

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023

Matthew-Shepard

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ to have West Michigan premiere

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 19, 2023

The DNSWM brain injury support group celebrates its first in-person meeting in the fall since the pandemic. (DNSWM)

How the pandemic made a brain injury support group more accessible

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 31, 2023

Lucia Rios's first time driving her new car. Her nephew Angelo Mata is in the front seat. He helped her identify how to work with the new technology.

Living with a disability is expensive

Lucia RiosTuesday, January 31, 2023

Development News

Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will expand and enhance programming aimed at reducing health disparities within the county's BIPOC communities with $1 million in American Recovery Program Act funds.

Grant expands GRAAHI’s power to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 30, 2023

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