Alpena's accessibility assessment helps prioritize affordable improvements, showing small communities how resident input can guide inclusive planning and investment.
Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.
A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls.
Residents in Oceana, Mason, Lake, and Newaygo counties gain disability services, transportation support, and accessibility resources.
Disability Network Northern Michigan’s gaming group reduced isolation, inspired friendships, and even inspired an effort to create a nonprofit for railroad preservation.
The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.
Local agencies, including Disability Network Northern Michigan, collaborate to help unhoused residents with disabilities find housing in Traverse City’s tight market.
Disability Network Northern Michigan programs help participants build friendships, gain confidence, and feel less alone through peer support and shared experiences.
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
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