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Residential Opportunities, Inc. ROI is a CARF-accredited non-profit organization employing over 400 staff and serving over 400 adults.

Since 1978, ROI has provided residential and support services in southwest Michigan for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

March 8th is International Women's Day. International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain' When we give, we gain. To...
08/03/2026

March 8th is International Women's Day. International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'

When we give, we gain. Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction; it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise. Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

What will you Give to Gain gender equality?

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized annually in March, through presidential proclamation, as an opp...
02/03/2026

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized annually in March, through presidential proclamation, as an opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in civic and social life to create strong and diverse communities.

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Harriet Tubman is one of the greatest Black liberators of all time. She is we...
25/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Harriet Tubman is one of the greatest Black liberators of all time. She is well known in history for leading hundreds of enslaved people to escape slavery in the South. Tubman made thirteen recorded trips and later freed nearly 800 others in South Carolina as the leader of an armed expedition for the Union Army. After being struck by a 2-pound weight as a teenager, Tubman acquired a disability - she began experiencing what she then referred to as sleeping spells, but what many Black historians now believe were most likely epileptic seizures from a traumatic brain injury.

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Vilissa Thompson is a disability rights consultant, social worker, public spe...
24/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Vilissa Thompson is a disability rights consultant, social worker, public speaker, activist, writer, and leader. She created the hashtag , which sparked online conversation and critical thought about the intersection of race and disability. She is the founder and CEO of “Ramp Your Voice!”, a disability rights consultation & advocacy organization that promotes self-advocacy & empowerment for people with disabilities. Thompson is also a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Brad Lomax was an essential part of the disability rights movement. He was a ...
23/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Brad Lomax was an essential part of the disability rights movement. He was a member of the Black Panther Party and founded the East Oakland Center for Independent Living, which provided support and resources to Black individuals with disabilities. He is especially remembered for his vital role in the 1977 504 sit-ins, where the Black Panther Party supplied food and support to the disability protestors. Many people share that without this support, the 504 sit-ins would have likely failed.

Friday, February 20, 2026 is National Caregivers Day, a time to recognize and honor caregivers and their critical contri...
20/02/2026

Friday, February 20, 2026 is National Caregivers Day, a time to recognize and honor caregivers and their critical contributions to our families, communities and healthcare system. We share our appreciation for the dedication and compassion of professional and family caregivers who provide support and care to others.

We thank each and every one of our caregivers here at Residential Opportunities, Inc. and Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research. We see you; we value you; we thank you.

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Kathy D Woods is the 1st African American fashion designer for little people....
20/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Kathy D Woods is the 1st African American fashion designer for little people. Recognizing disparities in access to clothing for little people, Kathy D Woods founded and is the CEO of her own clothing company designed for adult little people. This was not an easy feat, as she experienced discrimination from people in the fashion industry who did not see a need to make clothing for people her size. Her business and advocacy centering on the experiences of women with disabilities has gotten her invited to the White House on multiple occasions.

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Donald Galloway was an impactful activist working to center Black and POC peo...
19/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Donald Galloway was an impactful activist working to center Black and POC people in the disability rights movement. Blinded at a young age due to a lack of medical care, he had been a disability advocate his entire life. A few of his notable positions included being the executive director for the Colorado Governor’s Council on Disability, Director of Jamaica's Peace Corps, and running the Center for Independent Living’s Washington, D.C. branch. He is also famously remembered for suing the federal government for denying him the ability to serve on a jury. He won his case.

This Monday, all of the managers at Residential Opportunities came together for an all-management meeting at KVCC! We sh...
19/02/2026

This Monday, all of the managers at Residential Opportunities came together for an all-management meeting at KVCC! We shared ideas, strengthened our vision, and had the honor of hearing from guest speaker Frances Vicioso! It was a great day full of teamwork and collaboration!

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES: Joyce Ardell Jackson was a disability activist who lived with arthritis throu...
18/02/2026

BLACK DISABILITY ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES:

Joyce Ardell Jackson was a disability activist who lived with arthritis throughout her life. She is one of the vital protesters who took part in the nearly month-long sit-ins that demanded the enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Her efforts led her and other disability activists to meet with the Carter administration to successfully implement Section 504 – the historical civil rights legislation that prohibits federally funded agencies, programs, and activities from discriminating against people with disabilities.

Residential Opportunities, Inc. wishes all who celebrate -- Ramadan Kareem! May this sacred month bring you and your fam...
17/02/2026

Residential Opportunities, Inc. wishes all who celebrate -- Ramadan Kareem! May this sacred month bring you and your family peace and blessings.

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