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Category: Our Stories

Empowered to Go Anywhere!

September 3, 2019 Our Stories

Empowered to go anywhere! That’s how Jesse feels now that he knows his way around the public transportation system. Jesse is a young man who…

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Kind, Spunky, & Determined Pays Off!

August 12, 2019 Our Stories

Donna has a bone and joint disorder which has required many surgeries. She is a wheelchair user and did not have a ramp on her…

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2019 Bob Davis Independent Living Award

August 12, 2019 Our Stories

Each year Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents the Bob Davis Independent Living Award to a customer who shows exemplary progress in overcoming barriers to reach…

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Jeff Monroe – Volunteer of the Year

August 12, 2019 Our Stories

At Disability Network Southwest Michigan we value our volunteers and all of the important work they do for us. Each year, one outstanding volunteer is…

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Volunteers Help Us Stretch Your Donation Dollars

August 8, 2019 Our Stories

RAMP-A-THON supports our Ramp Up program which builds or purchases ramps for people with mobility disabilities in Southwest Michigan. One way we make the most…

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Goal: Independent As Possible

August 3, 2019 Our Stories

Steven, a young man who has had amputations to both of his legs, connected with Disability Network Southwest Michigan when he applied to our Ramp…

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Beyond Grateful

July 22, 2019 Our Stories

Latesha was 28 years old and the mother of five children when she became the innocent victim of gun violence in her neighborhood. Latesha was…

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It’s the small things!

July 22, 2019 Our Stories

Chris was excited and very appreciative to receive a ramp on her home through our Ramp Up program. Chris lives alone and has multiple sclerosis,…

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Meet James: Born to be an Advocate!

March 22, 2019 Our Stories

The Berrien County Transportation Forum scheduled for April 2019 would not be happening if James Ivey didn’t make it happen. James is a young adult…

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Charting the Course: Calvin

September 21, 2018 Our Stories

Calvin connected with Disability Network Southwest Michigan through our Community Transition Services program at the age of 57. He had been living in a nursing…

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