COMPLETE STREETS NEWS

      · "City Council holds off Complete Streets Ordinance," by Holland Sentinel, October 22, 2011

      · "Zeeland support 'complete streets' concept, but not as a formal ordinance," by The Grand
         Rapids Press, October 17, 2011

      · "Complete Streets' might come to city of Zeeland," by Grand Valley Advance, October 5, 2011

      · "Zeeland council asked to consider 'complete streets' ordinance," by The Grand Rapids Press,
        October 4, 2011

      · "Ostego Passes Complete Streets," by Michigan Complete Streets Coalition, August 3, 2011

      · "Grand Haven officials craft Complete Streets Policy," by Grand Haven Tribune, July 20, 2011

      · "Grand Haven Passes Complete Streets," by Michigan Complete Streets Coalition, July 20, 2011

      · "Grand Haven Discusses Complete Streets," by Michigan Complete Streets Coalition, July 7, 2011

      · "City of Otsego Planning Commission Discusses Complete Streets," by Michigan
        Complete Streets Coalition, June 30, 2011

      · “Holland Adopts Complete Streets," by Michigan Complete Streets Coalition, April 21, 2011

      · “Michigan Gets Six More Local Policies” by National Complete Streets Coalition, December 22, 2010

      · “City hearing proposes a non-motorized trail” by The Allegan County News, December 22, 2010

      · “City of Allegan Becomes 1st in West Michigan to Pass Complete Streets Resolution" by
        Michigan Complete Streets Coalition, December 15, 2010

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

      · "Dan Wedge receives Disability Network Lakeshore's first Ability Award," by Grand Rapids Press,
         November 4, 2011

      · "First-ever 'Ability Award' goes to Wedge," by Allegan County News, November 2, 2011

      · "Dan Wedge, creator of public transportation system, receives Ability Award," by Holland Sentinel,
         October 30, 2011

      · “Disability Network/Lakeshore selects former City Council member as new director" by
        Michigan Business Review, June 14, 2011

     · "Holland City Council Todd Whiteman named as Disability Network/Lakeshore executive director"
        by Holland Sentinel, June 13, 2011

     · "Holland woman to compete for Ms. Wheelchair Michigan" by The Grand Rapids Press,
        March 2, 2011

     · "Special Olympics wants to eliminate 'r-word'" by Holland Sentinel, Sunday, February 27, 2011

     · "MRS Champions Honored State Employers, Partners, Customers, Employees Recognized for
        Investing in Abilities" by Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, October 20, 2010

     · "Company demonstrates that there is no such thing as a disability when it comes to dance” by
        On the Town, February 1, 2011

     · “Dance company unites talents of dancers with and without disabilities” by Holland Sentinel,
       January 26, 2011 

     · “Executive director of Disability Network Lakeshore to retire” by The Grand Rapids Press,
        January 20, 2011

      · “Disability Network founder retires" by Holland Sentinel, January 21, 2011

      · “Disability Network/Lakeshore executive director steps down after 19 years" by The Grand
        Rapids Press, January 24, 2011

      · “Expert advises on making community ‘livable’“ by Holland Sentinel, November 10, 2010      

      · “Transit system connects community” by Holland Sentinel, September 16, 2010

      · “Local advocates celebrate ADA 20th anniversary” by Holland Sentinel, July 26, 2010

      · “Pedaling fitness - Holland Township man chosen to join governor in Mackinac Bridge crossing”
         by Holland Sentinel, August 21, 2008

      · “Grant will be used to help people with disabilities live independently” by Holland Sentinel,
         October 10, 2008

INFORMATION + REFERRAL NEWS

      · "Equipment loans available for people with disabilities," by Holland Sentinel, December 19, 2011

      · "Community workshops focused on Social Security and renting" by Holland Sentinel, April 9, 2011

      · “Get the help you need to live independently” by Holland Sentinel, February 16, 2009

      · “Ramps for freedom” by Holland Sentinel, June 29, 2009

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

      · "Disability Network/Lakeshore plans study of public transportation barriers," by Grand Rapids
         Press, December 15, 2011.

Allegan County Transit Study
      · "Possible Allegan County plan to expand bus service would require new property tax" by
         the Kalamazoo Gazette, March 11, 2011
      · "Public transit could be an option for more Allegan County residents" by Grand Rapids Press,
         March 1, 2011
      · "5-year transit plan seeks efficiency, also needs funding" by Allegan County News, March 2, 2011
      · “Group studying county bus system” by Kalamazoo Gazette, September 22, 2008
      · “Group aims to define, help solve transport needs in county” by Allegan County News,
         September 24, 2008
      ·  Opinions by Allegan County News, October 10, 2008
      ·  “Allegan County public transportation topic of forums” by Holland Sentinel, September 19, 2009

Holland “Vehicle for Change” Study
      · “MAX Night Owl service gives riders more freedom” by Holland Sentinel, October 1, 2008

Eastern Ottawa County Transit Study
      · “Study poses transportation questions” by Grand Valley Advance, November 24, 2008
      · “Study shows demand, support for transit system in eastern Ottawa County” by Grand Rapids
         Press, March 24, 2010
      · “Two studies eye area mass transit” by the Holland Sentinel, March 29, 2010
      · “Eastern Ottawa called 'missing link' in public transportation” by Grand Valley Advance,
         March 30, 2010
      · “Hudsonville mayor pushes for expanded public transportation” by Grand Rapids Press,
         April 22, 2010

West Michigan Linkages Study
      · “Officials eye linking area cities with bus system” by Grand Haven Tribune, January 29, 2008
      · “Regional bus system planning hits bumps” by Grand Haven Tribune, May 12 2008

Ottawa Transit Coalition
      · “New website to steer Ottawa County residents to transportation options” by Grand Haven Tribune,
         June 30, 2010

LAKESHORE FRIENDS OF TRANSIT

      · "Hudsonville to consider public transit," by Holland Sentinel, January 19, 2012

      · "Would Hudsonville residents pay for public bus? Commissioners waiting to ask," by Grand Valley
        Advance, January 11, 2012

      · "Millage increase could put Hudsonville on The Rapid bus route," by Grand Rapids Press,
        January 16, 2012

      · "Hudsonville City Council to hear plea for transit," by Holland Sentinel, January 5, 2012

      · "Some want Hudsonville Bus Service," by WOOD Radio, January 6, 2012

      · “Congress puts public transit dollars at risk" by Holland Sentinel, January 15, 2011

EMPLOYMENT NEWS

      · “Recession’s Bite Hits Americans With Disabilities Extra Hard” by U.S. News & World Report,
         December 5, 2008

NURSING FACILITY TRANSITION NEWS

      · “Programs help people get out of extended care facilities and back into a home of their own”
         by The Flint Journal, February 16, 2009

HOUSING NEWS

      · “Group conducting disabilities housing study” by Grand Haven Tribune, January 14, 2009

      · “ACEH meeting will feature disability advocates” by Holland Sentinel, July 2, 2009

      · “Talk on housing issues for people with disabilities in Ottawa County” by Grand Rapids Press,         August 09, 2009

      · “Group seeks input on housing for disabled” by Grand Valley Advance, August 11, 2009

ACCESSIBILITY NEWS

      · “A sense of community: Minister, wife among winners of social justice awards” by The Holland
         Sentinel, December 26, 2009.