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Families thrive through Ignite program’s support, skills, friendships, and partnerships

I get very passionate every time I talk about my job and the people in it,” she says. “The biggest...

Proposed House Budget Cuts Put Independence of Michiganders with Disabilities at Risk

The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed a state budget that slashes funding for Centers for Independent Living (CILs), cutting...

Disability Network West Michigan’s new Lake County office brings support to rural residents

Salisbury says her focus is on more than connecting people to services; it’s about building trust, fostering independence, and helping...

AARP program helps seniors find purpose and make a difference

Phyllis Neal spent decades in case management and social work, dedicating her career to helping others. When she retired, she...

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise

Aaron Allen, a recent Muskegon High School graduate, is one of many young adults navigating this landscape. With support from...

From stroke survivor to advocate: Muskegon man finds purpose after life-altering health crisis

Carl Ferguson was 42 years old when his life changed forever. The day of his mother’s funeral, he suffered a...

Hiring people with disabilities pays off for all involved

For me, growing up as child and eventually into an adult living with Cerebral Palsy, a wheelchair user, with a...

Disability Network West Michigan hires Will Wilson as new CEO

Muskegon, MI, November 9, 2023 — Disability Network West Michigan (DNWM) hires Will Wilson as its new Chief Executive Officer....

Supplemental current population survey on disability employment issues

The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy is seeking information from the public regarding a supplement to the...

Supplemental current population survey on disability employment Iissues

The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy is seeking information from the public regarding a supplement to the...

Now available! Free at home COVD-19 tests for people who are blind or have low vision

The Biden-Harris Administration has launched a new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for...

OSERS issues – 2022 state implementation of idea determination letters

The U.S. Department of Education issued its 2022 determinations for states and territories on their implementation of the Individuals With...

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