Disability Advocates of Kent County

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“We aspire to achieve equal access
and opportunity for all persons with disabilities”

Upcoming News & Events

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Keep Pools Accessible to Everyone
Now the American Hotel and Lodging Association is attempting to use the U.S. Congress to circumvent the new provisions relating to public pools and saunas, and inserting language about the use of portable lifts.
For More Information click here.

5th Annual Housing Connections Event
Improving Your Rental Experience
Thursday May 31st , 2012 5:30pm - 8:30pm
LaGrave Christian ReformedChurch
107 LaGrave Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For More Information and to register click here.

DAKC is HIPAA Compliant.
Find out more about your privacy rights and how Disability Advocates of Kent County is HIPAA compliant
DAKC Notice of Privacy to Consumers

Advocating for Choices Together
ACT is a group for parents of children with disabilities. The group provides an opportunity for parents to share resources, learn about new resources, share their stories, and join together to advocate for change. ACT meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
For further information please contact Kristin
Cyranoski at 949-1100, ext. 259 or kristin.c@dakc.us.

The Michigan Assistive Technology
Loan Fund (MATLF) provides low interest
loans to people with disabilities and seniors
to who cannot afford to purchase needed assistive technology. For more information, click here. Contact Lisa Nelson-Williams,
616 949-1100, ext 255 or lisa.n@dakc.us

Want to Volunteer? Click here!

Accessibility issue/complaint?
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Eligible for PASREP? Click here!

FREE Healthcare Website!
For information, click here!

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Skill Exploration Workshop
20 hours of classes over a 5 week period that address employment readiness from a disability and strength perspective. Workshops are held on Monday mornings at 8:30 am at Michigan Works! Located at 1560 Leonard N.E and on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am at 121 Franklin.
Michigan Works!
For further information
contact Denise Borges at 616-949-1100 ext. 262

Veterans Services
In cooperation with the Veterans Administration we support veteran needs and provide information about the vast array of resources available in our community.