Charting the Course: Joyce
Joyce is 80 years old and lives alone. Her right leg was amputated above the knee and she was feeling trapped in... Read More
Youth in Transition Programs Are a Big Success
Disability Network Southwest Michigan offers a number of programs centered on providing valuable training and experience to youth and young adults with... Read More
Telling Our Stories: Bradley
Bradley, a young man who is autistic, was referred to Disability Network by a concerned family member. He was facing significant challenges... Read More
Shelby: Dreams Really Do Come True
In high school Shelby, a young woman with asthma and emphysema, dreamed of working in the cosmetology field when she graduated. She... Read More
Mike & Trin: Home Sweet Home
Mike is a 64 year old veteran who has epilepsy and uses a service animal. When Mike connected with Disability Network, he... Read More
Andrei: Living the Dream
Andrei, a young man who has cerebral palsy, grew up in Southwest Michigan and didn’t give much thought to government and politics... Read More
Eva: Discovering Self-Worth
When Eva first came to Disability Network, she was experiencing a lot of stress and anxiety. She was new to the area... Read More
RAMP-A-THON: Mary
Mary had a stroke and also has a bone disease; it was becoming difficult for her to navigate the stairs to her... Read More
RAMP-A-THON: Pearlene
Pearlene uses a power wheelchair and has to travel in the community three times a week for dialysis. She had been living... Read More
RAMP-A-THON: Samuel
Samuel is 64 years old and was diagnosed with ALS soon after his retirement. He and his wife called Disability Network Southwest... Read More