Courtesy Glenn Merry Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United. “We are focused on leading a movement that fully includes people with disabilities in American society, using sport to challenge perceptions and redefine ability for youth and adults with disabilities,” says Glenn Merry, executive director of Move United.

6 days ago · Broadway Grand Rapids is changing lives through creative accessibility programs and collaborations within the community. With tools like the GalaPro app and tactile Touch Tours, the theater makes sure that everyone can enjoy the enchantment of live shows.

Jan 17, 2024 · On Thursday, Jan. 11, and after years of dialogue about how we, as a local community, can offer a path to affordable housing in Grand Rapids, local media were invited to take in a preview of a new innovative approach to providing access at …

Oct 31, 2023 · Aleka C. Thrash has a passion for organizations, particularly small businesses, as well as branding. She has personally experienced branding and rebranding, in her own business journey, which has continued with the clientele she serves through ACT Photo Media. “My passion for my organization is to help small businesses understand their brand story, and then convey that to their audience, so ...

Apr 15, 2024 · Harold Brown, 92, and Darlene Brown, 87, have received their COVID vaccines at home. Between family members and professional caregivers coming and going from the house, the Browns likely have been exposed to the disease that the Center for Disease Control says has killed more than 1.1 million people.

May 26, 2016 · MOKA is a Muskegon-based nonprofit organization that supports children and adults with autism, development, developmental disabilities, and mental illnesses throughout West Michigan. The organization’s mission is to create opportunities for independence and acceptance in local communities by supporting people in making choices, building relationships, sharing places, developing skills and ...

Sep 13, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen Walker Mayor Gary Carey, Jr. and Deb Prato, CEO of The Rapid. Supports expanding business base While Grand Rapids was navigating its transit challenges, the neighboring city of Walker was experiencing a similar reliance on public transit to support its economic growth.

A stunning retrospective exhibition of artwork by Mary Ann Aitken was so large in Detroit that it took two galleries to house it. As a child of Detroit but also a graduate of Wayne State University with advanced degrees including a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Masters in Art Therapy, she always considered the D her home even after relocating to Brooklyn, NY.

Dec 18, 2024 · Photo by Tommy Allen Mayor Bliss joins a panel at Muse GR on expanding opportunities within our city. Addressing the Housing Crisis One of the defining challenges of Bliss’s eight-year tenure was addressing the housing crisis, which still affects cities nationwide.

In a move to address the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI), The Right Place Manufacturers Council has introduced an AI roadmap designed to guide local manufacturers through this complex and rapidly evolving technological landscape. The initiative stems from the council’s recognition of AI's growing importance and the need for a framework to help companies ...