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Category: Our Stories

2020 Volunteer of the Year

July 7, 2020 Agency

Our Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a person with or without a disability who has contributed greatly through their volunteer efforts at Disability Network…

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2020 Bob Davis Independent Living Award

July 7, 2020 Agency

Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan honors individuals and organizations in the community who have made a significant contribution to the disability community and to…

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2020 Jim Neubacher Lifetime Achievement Award

July 7, 2020 Agency

Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan honors individuals and organizations in the community who have made a significant contribution to the disability community and to…

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2020 Community Inclusion Award

July 7, 2020 Agency

Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan honors individuals and organizations in the community who have made a significant contribution to the disability community and to…

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Independence Brings Tears of Joy

June 30, 2020 Our Stories

Charles uses a wheelchair because he has had a foot amputated and without a ramp on his home, it was extremely difficult for him to…

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Cheering On His Team!

June 29, 2020 Our Stories

Lynn is a World War II veteran who lived at home with his sons until he had a stroke. Following his stroke, he was moved…

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Preparing the Next Generation of Advocates

March 10, 2020 Advocacy

Advocacy Academy in its ninth year We are excited to be offering Advocacy Academy again this summer for the ninth year in Kalamazoo. Advocacy Academy…

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Removing Barriers Broadens Your Horizons

December 13, 2019 Our Stories

Kacie was first referred to Disability Network Southwest Michigan through the Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation program. Through this program, our staff works with veterans to remove…

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Disability Network Advocates Push for Reasonable Accommodations Act

November 12, 2019 Advocacy

Each summer, Disability Network holds an Advocacy Academy, a small group of youth and young adults with disabilities are hired for an eight-week term in…

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Removing Barriers Leads to Success

October 31, 2019 Our Stories

When Disability Network Southwest Michigan connected with Richy, he was 45 years old and embarking on his first job. For Richy, getting a job provided…

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