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.
Disability Inclusion
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.
How mentorship helps one man build stability despite setbacks
A long-term mentoring relationship shows how accountability, honesty, and persistence can support progress, even as challenges and setbacks continue along the way.
Collaboration helps unhoused residents with disabilities navigate housing crisis
Local agencies, including Disability Network Northern Michigan, collaborate to help unhoused residents with disabilities find housing in Traverse City’s tight market.
West Michigan nonprofit turns dog biscuits into opportunities for adults with disabilities
Beer City Dog Biscuits turns dog treats into opportunity, building community for adults with disabilities while expanding into stores across Michigan.
New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
Peer support groups help people with disabilities find community
Disability Network Northern Michigan programs help participants build friendships, gain confidence, and feel less alone through peer support and shared experiences.
Polio survivor drives advocacy and access across West Michigan
Muskegon Heights resident Larry Latin uses lived experience to improve accessibility, challenge attitudes, and promote inclusion through advocacy.
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.
