Throughout our lives we will experience many transitions; from school to work, a move across the country, becoming a parent, and so many more. One of life’s transitions that many of us don’t think about is the day we may not be able to live on our own, and will need the services of a … Continue reading MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT | Mission Moment

On a hot and humid evening on July 10th, Disability Advocates of Kent County held their annual ADA Celebration at Kent District Library’s Kentwood Branch. We had over 20 community partners who included Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, United Community Health Care, the Rapid, Hope Network, YWCA, … Continue reading MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT | ADA CELEBRATION

We hear it every day, “unemployment is at an all-time low”! This is not so true for people with disabilities. Now is the best time for employers to tap into the pool of workers in this population. People with disabilities bring a different perspective and creative spirit to the table. If you are looking to … Continue reading MONTHLY HIGHLIGHT | EMPLOYMENT

“We received a referral from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) for an individual that was homeless. The consumer had been in the system for several years with a history of behaviors that caused many programs to close their doors.  With our Disability Advocates mission statement in mind, I came alongside this individual, and drawing on my … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | Mission Moment

Picture above: photograph of homemade cookies brought in for our Occupational Therapy department this month. The month of April was occupational therapy appreciation month! It’s been a busy month for our OT department, but our program manager, Judy Morris, has found some time to talk about what exactly OT does. The primary services of Occupational … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | OT Appreciation Month

“You have MS.” The diagnosis I received and the reality I had to face when I was just 24 years old. And then it hit me, “Shit! I have MS”. I do have MS and there’s a really good chance that you are connected with someone that is affected by the disease as well. A … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | MS Awareness Month

The United Nations state that “we advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.” That is why today, February 20th, is recognized by The UN as World Day of Social Justice. The theme for this year is “If You Want Peace & Development, … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | World Day of Social Justice

Here in Michigan, we all know that wintertime is tough. We may prepare in the usual ways–dressing warm, turning up the heat, or wearing non-skid shoes–but there may be more we could do. We’ve collected a list of tips that you may not have known to help you stay safe this winter. Don’t track water … Continue reading Top Winter Safety Tips

Media today often recognizes the “everyday heroes” in our communities. These heroes usually include firefighters, police officers, healthcare professionals, and the like who spend their lives making others’ lives better. One group of selfless individuals that often goes unrecognized is family caregivers. Nearly 44 million Americans every year assist their loved ones by providing basic … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | National Family Caregivers Month

The month of October has flown by at Disability Advocates! With the changing of the leaves, so too, comes the changing of our fiscal year, which begins on October 1st. This gives us all new opportunities to continue working alongside folks with disabilities as they lead self-directed lives, and to advocate for access to home, … Continue reading Monthly Highlight | National Disability Employment Awareness Month