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Lucia Rios speaks at the Disability Inclusion and Hispanic Heritage Lecture at Hope College on Oct 4. (Hope College)

Lucia Rios shares her journey to becoming an accessibility advocate

Lucia RiosMonday, October 24, 2022

Members of Disability Network Southwest Michigan’s Advocacy Academy.

Michigan Senate recognizes Disability Awareness & Education Day on Oct. 21

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 18, 2022

At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley.

Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

Graphic illustrates the evolution from a "handicap" sign to an "accessibility" sign.

New accessibility icon better reflects the lifestyles of people with disabilities

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

Sharon DeHaan gets off at an accessible bus stop

Kalamazoo area’s accessible transit system has been almost 20 years in the making

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, September 16, 2022

Greg Nowak

Removing barriers so people can live their best lives

Matthew RussellWednesday, August 31, 2022

From left The Wood family at Celebration: Amy, Ellery and Aidan.

Theater chain finds ways to make more movies accessible to everyone

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, August 30, 2022

A new state program is providing an opportunity to reframe the mindset of parents of young children with disabilities. (Canva)

New training supports children with developmental disabilities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, August 23, 2022

Lucia Rios at work

5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

Lucia RiosTuesday, August 16, 2022

Beyond26 have helped these 6 clients find work they like. (Beyond26)

6 success stories: Matching those with developmental disabilities with work they like

Shandra MartinezWednesday, August 10, 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

To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.

United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, July 31, 2022

Paul Ecklund

Advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, July 27, 2022

Temple Grandin takes a tour of Benjamin’s Hope in Holland. (Courtesy)

Temple Grandin makes memorable visit to Benjamin’s Hope

Shandra MartinezTuesday, July 19, 2022

Spring Lake's newly opened Tanglefoot Park features a universally accessible kayak launch. (Tyra Jonas/Spring Lake Village)

Accessibility to waterways becoming a priority in state and local parks

Shandra MartinezWednesday, July 6, 2022

Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 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

D&HHS Board President Rowan O’Dougherty speaks at the organization's capital campaign launch.

7 ways Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services pivoted during the pandemic

Shandra MartinezTuesday, June 21, 2022

A Holland Rotary Club partners with Gentex to donate accessible equipment to Food Club & Opportunity Hub. (CAH)

Donations of adaptive equipment increase accessibility

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 15, 2022

Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County.

Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, June 3, 2022

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