advocacy
Aiming for advocacy: The American Diabetes Association - West Michigan
by (Maggie Puder)
Submitted 12-20-2016 under OPINION
Diabetes can be a deadly disease that shapes itself into many forms. It can also, however, in the best cases, be a call-to-action. Type One diabetes, which is dubbed “insulin-dependent” diabetes, attacks the body from birth. It develops...
Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan provides support, resources for children with Down syndrome and their families
by (GRTV)
Submitted 12-07-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, April Sawhill, Executive Director, and Lindsey Kloeckner, Parent Member, discuss the resources available through the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan (DSAWM), the Early Stages...
Celebrate Ability Picnic
by (Disability Advocates)
Submitted 06-29-2016 under
Join us in celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as Disability Advocates' 35th Anniversary! Disability Advocates, along with community partners that provide services to individuals...
Disability Advocates of Kent County throws Celebrate Ability Picnic
by (Disability Advocates)
Submitted 06-28-2016 under NONPROFITS
Join in on the celebration of the 26th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as Disability Advocates' 35th Anniversary! Disability Advocates, along with community partners that provide services to...
"Let's Talk About Sex" Free Film Screening and Panel
by (PPMI)
Submitted 06-08-2016 under
PLEASE REGISTER FOR "FREE FILM NIGHT" BY CALLING 616.774.7005 X3113, OR EMAILING [email protected] This event will be held at Fountain St. Church from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Let’s Talk About Sex takes a...
Disability Advocates to hold coffee with township supervisors to discuss public transit
by (Disability Advocates)
Submitted 05-10-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Disability Advocates of Kent County, Faith in Motion, Concerned Citizens for Improved Transportation, and the Kent County Essential Needs Task Force have joined together to host a five-part coffee series with elected leaders from various levels of... Disability Advocates holds coffee with township supervisors to discuss public transit
by (Disability Advocates)
Submitted 05-09-2016 under NONPROFITS
Disability Advocates of Kent County, Faith in Motion, Concerned Citizens for Improved Transportation, and the Kent County Essential Needs Task Force have joined together to host a five part coffee series with elected leaders from various levels of...
Parent driven advocacy organization works with GRPS to ensure students' needs are being met
by (SNAAKC)
Submitted 02-05-2016 under NONPROFITS
It started with a Facebook post. And another. And then another. Parents at Lincoln Developmental Center, a Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) school that serves students with the most complex special needs throughout Kent County, were being notified...
Ending racism means elevating voices of color
by (prfcgr)
Submitted 11-23-2015 under NONPROFITS
At the national stage, we are seeing student activists stand up and speak about the challenges they are facing within the institutions they occupy. The challenges faced by students of color within post secondary institutions was brought to the...
Calls to boycott Fannies Corner follow alleged attack of customer
by (Siangani)
Submitted 11-17-2015 under NEWS
"Boycott Fannies""No justice No money""We will not tolerate disrespect""Justice for Renee" These were the chants coming from local residents gathered outside of Fannies Corner Store (725 Eastern Ave SE) near...