Diversity and inclusion

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First Asian International Leadership Summit set for April 12

Shandra MartinezWednesday, March 20, 2024

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‘A mentor’s mentor’: DEI leaders celebrate Sandra Upton’s first book

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 28, 2024

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LAUP named Neighborhood Champion in Grand Rapids by Bank of America

Shandra MartinezFriday, January 19, 2024

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Will Wilson steps up as new CEO of DNWM

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 18, 2023

Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives Executive Director George Bayard III leads a tour.

Library and museum help residents research family trees, learn local history

Sarah SpohnFriday, December 8, 2023

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services will have its 14th annual Signing Santa event for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children and families on Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Signing Santa event returns to Grand Rapids

Shandra MartinezWednesday, December 6, 2023

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Rock musicians with autism to be honored with Discover Ability Award

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 8, 2023

Courtesy of We Are LIT Facebook page

We Are LIT: A cultural experience through books in downtown Grand Rapids

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, October 18, 2023

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

Lucia RiosFriday, October 13, 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

Jim LeBrecht, the filmmaker behind ‘Crip Camp’

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

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

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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

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

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