Independence Brings Tears of Joy
Charles uses a wheelchair because he has had a foot amputated and without a ramp on his home, it was extremely difficult... Read More
Cheering On His Team!
Lynn is a World War II veteran who lived at home with his sons until he had a stroke. Following his stroke,... Read More
Preparing the Next Generation of Advocates
Advocacy Academy in its ninth year We are excited to be offering Advocacy Academy again this summer for the ninth year in... Read More
Removing Barriers Broadens Your Horizons
Kacie was first referred to Disability Network Southwest Michigan through the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation program. Through this program, our staff works with... Read More
Disability Network Advocates Push for Reasonable Accommodations Act
Each summer, Disability Network holds an Advocacy Academy, a small group of youth and young adults with disabilities are hired for an... Read More
Removing Barriers Leads to Success
When Disability Network Southwest Michigan connected with Richy, he was 45 years old and embarking on his first job. For Richy, getting... Read More
Empowered to Go Anywhere!
Empowered to go anywhere! That’s how Jesse feels now that he knows his way around the public transportation system. Jesse is a... Read More
Kind, Spunky, & Determined Pays Off!
Donna has a bone and joint disorder which has required many surgeries. She is a wheelchair user and did not have a... Read More
2019 Bob Davis Independent Living Award
Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents the Bob Davis Independent Living Award to a customer who shows exemplary progress in overcoming... Read More
Jeff Monroe – Volunteer of the Year
At Disability Network Southwest Michigan we value our volunteers and all of the important work they do for us. Each year, one... Read More