Language access begins by asking people how they communicate best
Tom Hoxsie explains how language barriers affect Deaf people and how interpreters, captions, and community partnerships can improve access to information.
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Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone
Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
Disability Network West Michigan expands rural accessibility services across northern counties
Residents in Oceana, Mason, Lake, and Newaygo counties gain disability services, transportation support, and accessibility resources.
How a gaming group created a friendship circle for people with disabilities
Disability Network Northern Michigan’s gaming group reduced isolation, inspired friendships, and even inspired an effort to create a nonprofit for railroad preservation.
Alpena builds accessibility roadmap by listening first, improving public spaces for everyone
Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
Disability Network West Michigan expands rural accessibility services across northern counties
Residents in Oceana, Mason, Lake, and Newaygo counties gain disability services, transportation support, and accessibility resources.
How a gaming group created a friendship circle for people with disabilities
Disability Network Northern Michigan’s gaming group reduced isolation, inspired friendships, and even inspired an effort to create a nonprofit for railroad preservation.
