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Category: Our Stories

Networking with Our Community Partners Creates Success

May 27, 2021 Our Stories

Disability Network Southwest Michigan met Joe this spring through a connection with Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries (KGM). Disability Network frequently collaborates with other service agencies in…

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The Journey to Success . . .

April 30, 2021 Our Stories

The journey to success is paved with Independent Living skills for Nathan, an autistic 20-year-old. Nathan experiences social anxiety and finds staying focused difficult. Nathan…

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Independence Leads to Advocacy

April 30, 2021 Our Stories 0 Comments

Nicole, a 34-year-old Barry County resident, identifies as having several disabilities, including a leg amputation. Nicole was working with Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) to find…

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Supporting People with the Challenges of COVID-19

December 11, 2020 Our Stories 0 Comments

The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act), passed by Congress last March in response to COVID-19, has provided funding assistance for vulnerable…

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Removing Barriers Brings People Together

November 13, 2020 Our Stories

At Disability Network Southwest Michigan, we know the importance of peer support – it is one of our core services, and now it is more…

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CARES Act funding helps provide relief during COVID-19

September 21, 2020 Agency

On March 27, the Federal government passed the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) which, among other things, made funds available to…

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Jamar’s Path to Employment

September 21, 2020 Our Stories

Jamar is 20 years old and has an intellectual disability; he was referred to Disability Network by Michigan Rehabilitation Services, whose services he was using…

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Getting To School Safely Starts at Your Own Front Door

August 25, 2020 Our Stories

Rylynn, who has Cerebral Palsy and is a full time wheelchair user, was six years old when her grandmother connected with Disability Network Southwest Michigan…

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Keeping people safely independent is an ongoing process

July 24, 2020 Our Stories

Many years ago, Kathleen survived a car crash when she was hit by a drunk driver. Her injuries were quite extensive; she was in a…

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There’s No Keeping Him Down Now!

July 23, 2020 Our Stories

Walter, now 63, was in a serious motorcycle accident when he was 17 years old. He was in a coma for three months and had…

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