Disability Network Lakeshore

01/08/2025

✨ What an amazing day! ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration yesterday! We were thrilled to welcome our community to our office for an afternoon filled with sunshine, connection, and celebration.

Guests enjoyed a free lunch, community resources, meaningful conversations, and a few fun rounds of co****le. It was the perfect way to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — a groundbreaking law that protects the civil rights of people with disabilities across the United States.

We’re incredibly grateful to our event sponsors for helping make this celebration so special:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Holland Human Relations Commission
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

Together, we celebrated inclusion, access, and advocacy — and we’re just getting started.

31/07/2025

Looking for lunch plans today? 🌭

Join us from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for our ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration at our office — 442 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423!

We’ll be serving up complimentary Koegel's hotdogs, chips, and cookies, offering tours of our office, and sharing information about the services we provide. While you're here, connect with our amazing community partners, enjoy a friendly game of co****le or ladder ball, and enter to win one of our fantastic raffle prizes.

Plus, don’t miss the chance to grab a limited edition t-shirt — all proceeds support our mission.

Thank you to our generous event sponsors:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Holland Human Relations Commission
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

We can’t wait to see your smiling faces — see you soon! ✨

30/07/2025

Just one more sleep until our ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration — and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at our office, located at 442 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423, for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community.

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, take a tour of our office, and explore the many ways we serve the disability community. You’ll also have the chance to:

🎯 Play a casual game of co****le or ladder ball
🤝 Connect with our incredible community partners
🎟️ Enter to win one of our amazing raffle prizes
👕 Purchase a limited edition t-shirt to show your support for our mission

What could be better than that?

A heartfelt thank-you to our generous event sponsors for making this celebration possible:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Holland Human Relations Commission
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 💙

29/07/2025

You never know when you might lose your independence — but you should always know where to turn.

When Carol experienced a sudden injury, her family found themselves navigating urgent accessibility needs. That’s when Disability Network Lakeshore stepped in — with compassion, coordination, and the right support at the right time.

“No one expects a life-changing accident, but they happen. When my mother, Carol, fell and broke her leg, we suddenly needed wheelchair access at home. Disability Network was a tremendous relief — they provided an affordable ramp immediately, exactly when we needed it.

As her recovery progressed, it became clear the ramp would be a long-term necessity. Disability Network coordinated everything perfectly, removing the leased ramp just as the permanent one was installed — so her access was never disrupted.

I’m deeply grateful for the care and professionalism we experienced. It’s a real comfort knowing organizations like Disability Network Lakeshore are there when life changes in an instant.” — Dee

Independence can be interrupted — but it doesn’t have to be lost.

Whether it’s a sudden fall or a new diagnosis, we help individuals and families stay mobile, safe, and connected to the lives they love.

This is the final story in our July series — spotlighting real voices from across the Lakeshore who are building and maintaining independence with support, purpose, and pride.

If you’ve found your own version of independence with help from DNL, we’d love to hear from you. Direct message us or email michelle@dnlakeshore.org.

28/07/2025

🎉 ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration – Rescheduled for This Thursday! 🌟

We’re celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — and we want YOU to join us!

Originally planned for last week Saturday, July 26, we had to postpone due to stormy weather — but the celebration is back on!

🗓️ Thursday, July 31
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 442 Century Lane, Holland, MI 49423

Come out for a fun, free, and meaningful community event featuring:

🌭 Complimentary lunch
🎯 Yard games & raffle prizes
👕 Limited edition t-shirts for purchase
📚 Community resource tables
🏢 Tours of our office + info about our services

This event honors the landmark civil rights law that continues to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities — and we’re proud to celebrate the progress and the people behind it.

Huge thanks to our generous sponsors who made this possible:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Holland Human Relations Commission
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

Mark your calendar and bring a friend — see you Thursday! 🙌

28/07/2025

Our friends at Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids are looking to grow their team!

They’re hiring for two impactful roles that support resident leadership, housing advocacy, and stronger communities:

Manager of Community Building & Engagement

This role is key to continuing programs like Affordable Housing Advocacy in Action and leading community engagement for new real estate development projects.

View the full job posting here: https://ow.ly/5QIf50Wugc5

Community Leadership Coordinator

Lead the coordination of resident leadership efforts—most notably the Building Leaders, Building Communities program. A fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about grassroots leadership and empowerment.

View the full job posting here: https://ow.ly/R1ou50Wugc4

Do you know someone who would be a great fit? Share this post with them and encourage them to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Identify and implement key partnerships that support the successful implementation of CB&E goalsSupport the ongoing process of department innovation by working with key staff, business stakeholders, and community leadersFacilitate regular community meetings...

26/07/2025

Today is more than a date on the calendar — it’s a celebration of freedom, dignity, and the power of collective progress. On this day, 35 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, forever changing the landscape of civil rights in our country. National Disability Independence Day honors that moment — when millions of Americans were told, in law and in spirit, that their voices, access, and inclusion matter.

The ADA didn’t just open doors to buildings. It opened doors to opportunity, to visibility, to the basic truth that people with disabilities deserve to live fully — in schools, at work, in public life, and in every corner of our communities. For 35 years, the ADA has been a beacon of justice, and while there is still work to do, this anniversary is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come.

26/07/2025

📢 Important Update: ADA Celebration Cancelled Today

Due to the weather forecast and a high probability of rain, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s 35th Anniversary ADA Celebration. Since the event was scheduled to take place entirely outdoors, we’re putting everyone’s comfort and safety first. We are actively working to reschedule and plan to host the celebration at our office on a later date. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay tuned for an announcement with the new event date. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!

25/07/2025

We’re just one day away from our 35th ADA Anniversary Celebration, happening tomorrow from 12:00–4:00 PM at Moran Park! We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you during an afternoon filled with fun, community, and connection.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Holland Human Relations Commission
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

Thank you for helping us bring this celebration to life and for your commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

See you tomorrow!

24/07/2025

The next Parent Café is happening on Monday, July 28, from 5:30–8:00 PM at City on a Hill in Zeeland.

This is a great opportunity for parents to connect across cultures, reflect on their unique journeys, and grow stronger together as a community.

Don't forget to RSVP by tomorrow if you plan to attend!

23/07/2025

Only 3 days to go!

Join us for our ADA 35th Anniversary Celebration:

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕛 12:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Moran Park – 515 Maple Ave, Holland, MI

Get ready for an afternoon of fun, community, and celebration for everyone!

From 1:00 to 3:00 PM, enjoy a live performance by local musician Nate Dill — bringing upbeat, energetic, and family-friendly hits your whole group will love. You won’t want to miss it!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible event supporters:

Allegan County Community Foundation
City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall
Holland Human Relations Commission
Community Mental Health of Ottawa County
Keller Williams Realty Lakeshore
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Saugatuck Center for the Arts
The Arc of Allegan County
The Biking Boss
The Momentum Center for Social Engagement

We can’t wait to celebrate with you — see you Saturday!