A new $30 million grant to construct open-access broadband service for underserved and unserved areas of Allegan County will make the county the best-connected in the state and one of the fastest in the nation, according to 123Net.
Throat cancer required the removal of Chris Martin’s larynx in 2020, resulting in his loss of speech. An AI app has made it possible for him to talk again — in his own voice. Now, this technology is being developed for others to use.
The five-year plan prioritizes, among other things, outlining the county’s mission, expanding broadband service, and committing to the respect and dignity of everyone at all times.
Now in its 33rd year, the Michigan Blind Athletic Association’s Sports Education Camp, which will be held this month at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, teaches youth basic adaptive sports skills and activities.
Roger Rapoport has adapted Norton Shores resident Peter Ferry’s award-winning novel, “Old Heart,” into a play that intertwines the headwinds of World War II with an interracial romance. “Old Heart” will be performed May 20-21 at Muskegon Community College.
Broadband access for around 12,000 rural residents in Allegan County is one step closer to reality, thanks to a public-private partnership and federal funds.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s first bill of rights for travelers with disabilities applies to all flights in the United States, and is designed to be a summary meant to help travelers understand and assert their rights under the Air Carrier Access Act, passed in 1986.
The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs.
Disabled veteran Michael Jackson credits the nonprofit Fresh Coast Alliance for providing him with the holistic and individualized assistance he needed to avoid homelessness.
Last year demand for Ride YourWay grew nearly ten-fold. The company now has seven wheelchair-accessible vans and one ambulatory sedan to serve clients from Muskegon to Kalamazoo.
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