Diversity and inclusion

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
Feature Story Children share a holiday greeting in Sign Language during their photo with Signing Santa. (DHHS)

Signing Santa brings inclusive holiday cheer to kids with hearing loss

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 20, 2022
Feature Story 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
Feature Story Justine Bryant is an affiliate assistant professor of ASL at GRCC. (GRCC)

ASL interpreter sees a growing need in the field, helps develop a career pathway

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 2, 2022
Feature Story Raul Garcia, Homeowner Services Coach with Brittany Rabideau, a future Haven Townhome homeowner.

Habitat for Humanity building affordable housing for those with disabilities

Andrea GoodellFriday, November 18, 2022
Development News Roberto Clemente Park

Roberto Clemente Park renovation wins awards and community’s hearts

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, November 14, 2022
Feature Story Coach Lee Montgomery was inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame in 2015.

Lee Montgomery brings inclusive coaching style to adaptive sports

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, November 1, 2022
Feature Story 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
Feature Story Robotics Expo 1

Utilizing tech, talent and connections during Tech Week GR and beyond

Matthew RussellFriday, September 30, 2022
Feature Story 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
Feature Story 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
Feature Story The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month.

Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022
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