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Category: Ramp Up

Thankful Beyond Words

July 1, 2022 Ramp Up

Hope, who has had both legs amputated, applied to our Ramp Up program after returning home from a long hospital stay. A family member created…

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After a long battle with COVID-19, a ramp provided relief

June 28, 2021 Our Stories

Lynn experienced the effects of COVID-19 firsthand. At first, she thought she had bronchitis and scheduled a visit with her doctor. A few days later…

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One Ramp benefits the whole family

June 28, 2021 Our Stories

Jared’s dad, Allen, contacted our Ramp Up Coordinator to inquire about a ramp for their home. Jared has cerebral palsy which affects his mobility. The…

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Ramps keep people living independently at home

June 28, 2021 Our Stories

Ted has Friedreich’s ataxia, an autosomal-recessive genetic disease which causes difficulty walking. As Ted’s disability progressed, he was falling more frequently – he knew that…

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Safety creates peace of mind

June 28, 2021 Our Stories

Anthony, 49, has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. Anthony’s mom, Catherine, who is also his caregiver, contacted Disability Network in hopes of replacing…

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Just four steps between trapped and independence

June 28, 2021 Our Stories

For years, Bonnie worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant – caring for people who were healing after an illness or injury. Bonnie loved helping others…

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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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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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