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Category: Our Stories

Marjorie | Bridging the Gap

November 29, 2016 Our Stories

Marjorie, age 70, was living in a nursing facility after being hospitalized for an infection. Prior to being hospitalized she wasn’t getting the care she…

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Eva | Bridging the Gap

November 17, 2016 Our Stories

When Eva first came to Disability Network for Information & Referral services she was looking for housing because she felt unsafe where she was living.…

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RAMP-A-THON: Stephen

August 19, 2016 Agency

Stephen is a 53 year old man who uses a wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. Disability Network Southwest Michigan coordinated a ramp build…

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RAMP-A-THON: John

August 17, 2016 Agency

John is 57 years old and lives in Benton Harbor. Due to a tumor pushing against his spine, John is paralyzed and uses a wheelchair.…

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RAMP-A-THON: Nancy

August 12, 2016 Agency

Nancy is 65 years old and lives with her husband in a home they have owned for 17 years. Nancy uses a walker in her…

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RAMP-A-THON: Ruth

August 5, 2016 Agency

Ruth is 95 years young and lives in Benton Harbor. She has multiple disabilities and was unable to leave her home without being carried out.…

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RAMP-A-THON: Johnson

August 2, 2016 Agency

Johnson is a 26 year old who graduated from our Advocacy Academy program and recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a Fine Arts degree.…

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RAMP-A-THON: Cheryl

July 29, 2016 Agency

Cheryl is a 50 year old woman who has fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis and lives alone. She uses a walker for short distances inside her…

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Our Stories: Marjorie

December 16, 2015 Our Stories 0 Comments

Marjorie, age 70, was living in a nursing facility after being hospitalized for an infection. Prior to being hospitalized she wasn’t getting the care she…

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Our Stories: James

December 9, 2015 Our Stories

James, 45, was living on the floor of his payee’s home when he became connected with Disability Network staff. James’ payee was not allowing him…

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