"It could have been Isaiah or it could have been Jesus, but one or both of them looked forward to a day when the eyes of the blind would be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped -- a day when the lame would leap like deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. My best guess is that until that day comes, we will have to be the ones who strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees. We will have to be the ones who say to those who are of fearful heart, “Be strong, do not fear!” God is here and so are we."
— The Rev. Dr. John Schmidt |
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Accessibility
Contact Lucia Rios, Accessibility Specialist lucia@dnlakeshore.org
Disability Network strives to make all places, services, and information accessible to everyone in our community, including people with disabilities.
Our services:
- Educating the public, business owners, property management, and staff about ADA requirements and reasons to improve accessibility. This includes showing people that making changes is not necessarily cost-prohibitive. In fact, we often identify free or low-cost ways to remove barriers.
- Providing a thorough, detailed facility evaluation of sites brought to our attention by businesses, community partners, our staff, or volunteers. Our accessibility specialist and trained volunteers provide an on-site analysis, detailed written report, and affordable suggestions for the needed renovations.
- Training volunteers about ADA design standards and working with public facilities. The volunteers on our Access Team act as our eyes and ears to identify barriers within their own communities. They also help out with facility evaluations as needed.
To request an accessibility evaluation or volunteer for our Access Team, please contact Lucia.
Accessibility Links
Michigan Disability Resources
MI ADA Steering Committee
Michigan Pump Guide
Great Lakes ADA
U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page
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