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PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.

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PODCAST: Dementia disparities in communities of color

Dementia is challenging for everyone, but it takes a particularly heavy toll in communities of color. Here's how people living with dementia, researchers, and activists are working to change that in Michigan.

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PODCAST: No more "diagnose and adios": Rethinking dementia diagnosis

Getting a dementia diagnosis can be a challenging, years-long process. Here's how Michiganders living with dementia and those who care for them are working to change that.

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Disability Inclusion editor Lucia Rios named Media Person of the Year

Lucia Rios has been honored as the 2023 Media Person of the Year by the WMPRSA for her work as co-editor of the Disability Inclusion series. This multi-year series runs in The Lakeshore WM, Rapid Growth and Second Wave Southwest Michigan.

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Voices of Youth: Through words and art, Battle Creek youth share what matters to them

Southwest Michigan Second Wave is thrilled to launch its third cohort of stories from Voices of Youth Battle Creek, a student-paid journalism-training program. Over the next four weeks, we will be publishing the students' passionate stories and artwo

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Disability Inclusion Series Editor Lucia Rios receives 2023 Ability Award

Lucia Rios is honored for her decades of work educating people about accessibility issues and mentoring the next generation of disability advocates. 

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More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs.

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Local contributors to run FreshWater Cleveland under new owners | Crain's Cleveland Business

Managing editor Karin Connelly Rice and managing photographer Bob Perkoski acquired the Cleveland-focused, online publication after Issue Media Group, which has 13 publications in cities across the country, decided to leave the market.

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Contracts & Tax Abatements Before Zeeland City Council Tonight

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2023) - It should be a busy Monday night for the Zeeland City Council, even if alcohol is not on the agenda. The issu...

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