Disability Network West Michigan lives National Disability Employment Awareness Month year-round by empowering people with disabilities through employment, mentorship, and inclusion.
Lisa Sullivan fosters independence and connection, guiding women with disabilities such as Rosemarie Facilla through technology, resources, and encouragement.
Disability Network West Michigan’s Ignite program builds friendships, life skills, and community connections for families.
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.
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.
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’s new role as a deaf mentor highlights how inclusive hiring and community collaboration open doors for deaf professionals.
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.
To help autistic people and their families manage these challenges, Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Delta Airlines, and the Detroit Metropolitan Airport partner to host On Board for Autism events that prepare them to successfully take a flight.
After a life-changing stroke, Carl Ferguson found purpose through Disability Network West Michigan, and now serves on its board to inspire others.
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