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Disability Advocates We aspire to achieve equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

We work to create an accessible and welcoming community for all and to support individuals with disabilities in living full and exciting lives.

Caring for a loved one with a disability can bring both joy and unique challenges — especially when planning for the fut...
10/13/2026

Caring for a loved one with a disability can bring both joy and unique challenges — especially when planning for the future. Join us for our Caregiver Succession Support Group to connect, share, and learn from others who understand your journey.

🗓 Date: November 5, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Location: 160 68th St SW - Suite 125 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
⚠️ Space is limited! Please register by October 29, 2026.

Let’s navigate succession planning together — you don’t have to do it alone. 💬
🔗 Register now: https://buff.ly/SWGzpgr
📩 Questions? Contact Chloe Bayer at [email protected]

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.We’re incredibly grateful to CareLinc for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2026! Your s...
10/13/2026

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.

We’re incredibly grateful to CareLinc for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2026! Your support helps make this evening of celebration possible and helps advance DAKC’s work toward a more inclusive and accessible community.

Thank you for being part of our shared vision and helping shine a light on a future where everyone belongs. ✨ You can still register today! Join us on October 22 for an evening of celebration, connection, and community: https://buff.ly/2LpBrK7

🎃 Clock Mobility's Inclusive Trunk or Treat will be on Friday, October 23, from 6-8 PM at 6700 Clay Ave, SW Grand Rapids...
10/12/2026

🎃 Clock Mobility's Inclusive Trunk or Treat will be on Friday, October 23, from 6-8 PM at 6700 Clay Ave, SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548!

Come enjoy donuts & c***r, a photo booth area, and candy & sensory toys!

10/12/2026

What does it look like when everyone gets to experience the outdoors?

The Best Day Ever documentary follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they tackle the daily challenges of disability—and find joy, connection, and belonging in Vermont's mountain biking community. Set in the Green Mountains, this is a story of grit, independence, and what’s possible when community and creativity come together. At its heart is the world’s first fully adaptive trail network—built to prove that everyone belongs outside.

We’re especially excited to be part of the conversation! Disability Advocates of Kent County’s Jackson Botsford will join a panel of local leaders in trails, disability, and adaptive recreation, moderated by Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Executive Director Stacy Bare. The panel will explore accessibility, adaptive recreation, and what it takes to create outdoor spaces where everyone can participate and belong.

🎬 Free admission with a suggested $15 donation

Who should get a flu shot? Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu shot, but it’s especially important for ...
10/11/2026

Who should get a flu shot? Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu shot, but it’s especially important for those in these high-risk categories: Children under the age of 5, especially under the age of 2, pregnant women, adults 65+, those with chronic conditions and caregivers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Find flu vaccines in your area at vaccinefinder.org. Learn more about the flu shot from our friends at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s MI Blue Daily blog. https://buff.ly/UwLbXM1

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.We’re incredibly grateful to Steelcase for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2026! Your ...
10/11/2026

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.

We’re incredibly grateful to Steelcase for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2026! Your support helps make this evening of celebration possible and helps advance DAKC’s work toward a more inclusive and accessible community.

Thank you for being part of our shared vision and helping shine a light on a future where everyone belongs. ✨ You can still register today! Join us on October 22 for an evening of celebration, connection, and community: https://buff.ly/2LpBrK7

Julianna has participated in Youth Transition Services through KISD’s Empower U program for several years. She built rea...
10/10/2026

Julianna has participated in Youth Transition Services through KISD’s Empower U program for several years. She built real-world job readiness skills through hands-on support with completing online applications, creating and updating resumes, and learning how to navigate job search platforms.

She also practiced communicating professionally in different settings and developed stronger self-advocacy skills by learning how to ask questions, express her needs, and speak up with confidence.

After practicing these skills in Disability Advocates’ mock interviews, Julianna secured employment. “Those Mock Interviews helped me build the confidence needed to apply for the job I have right now. I know I was more comfortable and successful in the interview because I had practiced with Disability Advocates.” Your support will help us continue to support young adults like Julianna. Visit dakc.us/donate

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.We’re incredibly grateful to Mary Free Bed Guild for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2...
10/09/2026

✨ Under one sky, every light belongs.

We’re incredibly grateful to Mary Free Bed Guild for sponsoring Invest in Ability 2026! Your support helps make this evening of celebration possible and helps advance DAKC’s work toward a more inclusive and accessible community.

Thank you for being part of our shared vision and helping shine a light on a future where everyone belongs. ✨ You can still register today! Join us on October 22 for an evening of celebration, connection, and community: https://buff.ly/2LpBrK7

10/08/2026

📝 From Dave's Desk

Busy October ahead! We’ve got a lot happening in the community, and we’d love to see you along the way!

✨ Tonight: We’re heading to the AIA Grand Rapids Honors Dinner, where the second annual Inclusive Design Award will be presented!

🎉 Two weeks from today: It’s time for Invest in Ability! There’s still time to get your tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating disability inclusion and the work happening in our community. Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dakc/event/iia2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU0m85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVo0Z2pNS2xVTkZFMVBKbGZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewyee2oo7t3fLtXJHwCXtAPaM6I8aLISFLAaaNZ7bpzO-ZblT6jQHUiyQoTY_aem_0zLmu4128qMvgA5CA0Fkpg

🍽️ This Saturday: Celebrate National Disability Night Out with us at Tokyo Buffet & Grill! Join us Saturday, October 10th for an evening of good food, community and connection.

🗳️ Monday, October 12: It’s Candidate Conversations, where we’ll hear directly from candidates about issues that matter to people with disabilities.

🎬 Wednesday, October 14: Join us at the Wealthy Theatre for a screening of Best Day Ever, featuring a panel discussion with our own Jackson Botsford! Register here: https://grcmc.org/event/best-day-ever-presented-by-friends-of-gr-parks/1435

There’s plenty happening this month — come be part of it!

10/08/2026

Saturday, October 10 is Disability Night Out! 🎉

From 6–9 p.m., people with disabilities, their families, and allies will dine out nationwide on the same day—not hidden, not waiting for an invitation, just present in public life.

Join Dave and Dr. Kimberly for a special Rolling on the Road edition at Tokyo Buffet & Grill!

📍 Tokyo Buffet & Grill
5316 Clyde Park Ave SW, Suite N
Wyoming, MI 49509

Questions? Contact Dave at [email protected]

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160 68th Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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