Disability Inclusion

Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone

Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.

Partnerships help students with disabilities prepare for careers while building confidence and independence

Disability Network West Michigan partners with schools and colleges to remove barriers and help students progress toward employment and independent living.

Traverse City recognizes how accessibility can build tourism

Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.

Designer’s accessibility sticker encourages communities to rethink who automatic doors serve

Grand Rapids designer Aidan Van Doren created an accessibility sticker showing automatic doors benefit parents, workers, older adults, and people with disabilities.

July ADA Celebration brings advocacy, resources, inclusion to Muskegon County communities

The free July 21 event celebrating the ADA's anniversary connects residents with disability resources, assistive technology, voter information, and advocacy organizations.

How a gaming group created a friendship circle for people with disabilities

Disability Network Northern Michigan’s gaming group reduced isolation, inspired friendships, and even inspired an effort to create a nonprofit for railroad preservation. 

How occupational therapists help seniors age safely in their homes

A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls.

Disability Network West Michigan expands rural accessibility services across northern counties

Residents in Oceana, Mason, Lake, and Newaygo counties gain disability services, transportation support, and accessibility resources.

Ticket to Work helps people with disabilities return to work safely

The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.

West Michigan accessibility event expands regionally amid rising demand

Absolutely Accessible grows beyond Kent County, drawing larger crowds, new partners, and an expanded focus on housing, design, and regional accessibility solutions.

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