in the news

ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS

      · “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

      · “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

Allegan County Transit Study
      · “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

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.