Diversity and inclusion

Feature Story Accessible-Kent

Absolutely Accessible Kent looks at making ‘disabled’ buildings extinct

Shandra MartinezWednesday, June 7, 2023
Feature Story 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
Feature Story 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
Development News JenniferBurns

House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 17, 2023
Feature Story 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
Feature Story 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
Feature Story 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
Feature Story DJDemers

Accessible humor takes the stage at Laughfest

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story Matthew-Shepard

‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ to have West Michigan premiere

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 19, 2023
Feature Story 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
Feature Story The iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, is a small, handheld device that quickly identifies the bill’s denomination.

Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 2, 2023
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