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Category: Ramp Up

When Three Steps is Three Steps Too Many

August 7, 2018 Our Stories

When Disability Network became connected with Alvin, he had recently returned home from a Nursing Facility where he received rehabilitation services regarding his mobility. Alvin…

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Michael Can enjoy the Fresh Air Again!

July 23, 2018 Our Stories

Michael is very grateful to be able to sit outside now that he has a ramp that allows him to go outdoors independently. Michael has…

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RAMP-A-THON 2018

June 19, 2018 Agency

Disability Network’s annual Ramp-a-Thon kicks off at the ADA celebration on July 27. Ramp-a-Thon raises money to construct or purchase ramps for people with mobility…

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Telling Our Stories: Joyce

June 15, 2018 Our Stories

Joyce is 80 years old and lives alone. Her right leg was amputated above the knee and she was feeling trapped in her home because…

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RAMP-A-THON: Mary

August 17, 2017 Our Stories

Mary had a stroke and also has a bone disease; it was becoming difficult for her to navigate the stairs to her home and had…

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RAMP-A-THON: Pearlene

August 11, 2017 Our Stories

Pearlene uses a power wheelchair and has to travel in the community three times a week for dialysis. She had been living on her own,…

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RAMP-A-THON: Samuel

August 8, 2017 Our Stories

Samuel is 64 years old and was diagnosed with ALS soon after his retirement. He and his wife called Disability Network Southwest Michigan for guidance…

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RAMP-A-THON: Rose

July 31, 2017 Our Stories

Rose can walk short distances in her home and do steps with some assistance but uses a power scooter when outside her home. Whenever Rose…

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RAMP-A-THON: Michael

July 24, 2017 Our Stories

Michael uses both a manual wheelchair and a power chair but was unable to access his home independently because of four steps at the entry.…

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RAMP-A-THON to kick off at our ADA Celebration

June 29, 2017 Agency

Annual RAMP-A-THON kicks off at our ADA Celebration! Disability Network’s annual Ramp-a-Thon kicks off at the ADA Celebration on July 21. Ramp-a-Thon raises money to…

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