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Category: Ramp Up

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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ADA 30th Anniversary Celebration

April 10, 2020 ADA

A Different Kind of Celebration 2020 year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Disability Network Southwest Michigan…

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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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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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Marc Doesn’t Take the Small Things for Granted

August 16, 2018 Our Stories

A lot of people wouldn’t think much about the chore of mowing their lawn – they might even dread it. But for Marc, a 48…

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Joyce Can Access Her Community Again

August 11, 2018 Our Stories

Joyce is 80 years old and lives alone. Her right leg had been amputated above the knee and she was feeling trapped because it was…

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