Disability Inclusion

Marquis Childers builds accessibility, opportunity, and trust across West Michigan communities

From classrooms to blueprints, Marquis Childers advances accessibility, community voice, and opportunity through education, advocacy, and grassroots leadership.

Wife of veteran with Alzheimer’s finds strength through support from Disability Network

As her husband’s Alzheimer’s progresses, Karen Bass turns to Disability Network West Michigan for vital guidance, community support, and lifesaving caregiver resources.

Disability Network West Michigan celebrates value, talent through inclusion

Disability Network West Michigan lives National Disability Employment Awareness Month year-round by empowering people with disabilities through employment, mentorship, and inclusion.

Blind advocate empowers women through technology and support

Lisa Sullivan fosters independence and connection, guiding women with disabilities such as Rosemarie Facilla through technology, resources, and encouragement.

Ignite is a monthly gathering organized by Disability Network West Michigan.
Families thrive through Ignite program’s support, skills, friendships, and partnerships

Disability Network West Michigan’s Ignite program builds friendships, life skills, and community connections for families.

Lock Arms and Unite for Autism: Campaign commits to continued advocacy and support

AAOM’s current fundraising campaign, Lock Arms and Unite for Autism seeks to raise $31,000 to support its services for the one in 31 people diagnosed with autism in Michigan. 

Grace Offman competed in the 100-yard freestyle, 50-yard backstroke, and 100-yard backstroke at The Hartford Nationals.
Hartford Nationals highlight power of inclusion through adaptive sports community

Hundreds of athletes with disabilities, including 17-year-old North Muskegon swimmer Grace Offman, competed in Grand Rapids at The Hartford Nationals, celebrating inclusion, athleticism, and the power of community.

KCAD design students explore inclusive design by navigating kitchen activities from a wheelchair user's perspective.
KCAD students redesign kitchens to promote inclusive, user-informed housing solutions

Design students at KCAD partner with Disability Advocates of Kent County to create hands-on, accessible kitchen displays that challenge industry standards and expectations.

Leah Broomfield
Deaf mentor’s journey shows strength of inclusive hiring and support services

Leah Broomfield’s new role as a deaf mentor highlights how inclusive hiring and community collaboration open doors for deaf professionals.

Shelley Roossien, Accessibility and Inclusion Specialist at KDL, leads children through a building exercise.
Inclusive Literacy Alliance fosters early reading in Kent County kids with developmental differences

The Inclusive Literacy Alliance is a collaborative, county-wide effort to improve early reading outcomes for children with developmental differences. Parents, educators, service providers, and advocates are piloting solutions that make early literacy more accessible and effective for children who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or autistic.

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