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Rock musicians with autism to be honored with Discover Ability Award

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 8, 2023

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‘I can finally vote by myself’: Disability advocate works to improve accessibility at the polls

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 31, 2023

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Accessibility in the Workplace: Forum to explore ‘going beyond compliance’

Lucia RiosFriday, October 13, 2023

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When construction wasn’t accessible, he found dream job making furniture

Shandra MartinezFriday, October 13, 2023

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PHOTOS: Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Lucia Rios at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. (Shandra Martinez)

How I’m learning to vacation better with my disability

Lucia RiosTuesday, September 26, 2023

Lucia Rios heads off to catch a flight to Orlando. (Shandra Martinez)

Why air travel for people who use wheelchairs is getting better

Lucia RiosFriday, September 22, 2023

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Meeting filmmaker of ‘Crip Camp’ was an emotional experience

Lucia RiosMonday, August 28, 2023

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

Attendees took part of DAKC's Celebration of ADA took part in a checkpoint activity to learn about the history of the Disability Movement.

PHOTOS: Celebrating 33 years of ADA while advocating for a better future

Shandra MartinezFriday, August 18, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Elwood and Chris Martin using version 2.0 of Martin’s voice for the first time at Carpe Latte Coffee Shop.

AI app gives voice to those who’ve lost theirs

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, July 21, 2023

Alexx Smith, recipient of the 2022 Bob Davis Independent Living Award, stands with Disability Network Southwest Michigan staff member Mary Fortney.

DNSWM highlights ‘remarkable progress’ with ADA Celebration

Kelsey SandersFriday, July 21, 2023

The band Flexadecibel performs at Party in the Park in 2022.

Disability Network West Michigan hosts inclusive Party in the Park on July 28

Kelsey SandersMonday, July 10, 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

Megan and Andrew Howe enjoy the great outdoors.

Accountant with hearing loss advocates for her success

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, June 16, 2023

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Absolutely Accessible Kent looks at making ‘disabled’ buildings extinct

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 7, 2023

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Why commemorating Global Accessibility Awareness Day is important

Lucia Rios Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Athletes attending their first year have a set schedule to try everything the SEC offers. For those who return in subsequent years, the young athletes get to customize their schedule.

Sports Education Camp can be life-changing for athletes who are blind, low-vision

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, May 16, 2023

Wheelchair basketball is a highly physical sport, with players often bumping into one another and sometimes flipping their chairs. Yet the players love the thrill of getting a shot at the basket and scoring points.

Mary Free Bed women’s wheelchair basketball team competes nationally

Nathan SlauerMonday, May 8, 2023

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Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

By Evan Arnold Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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