Disability Network West Michigan

Mission: To equip, educate, and advocate for accessible communities for all.

Disability Network West Michigan is committed to accessibility, inclusion, and diversity while being consumer directed and accountable. We promote accessible communities, fulfilling our vision of ensuring that accessibility will be an accepted civil right.

Founded in 1999 and rooted in Muskegon, our organization has grown from the Disability Awareness Council and Disability Connection into a driving force for accessible living. We offer guidance and support, alongside accessibility consulting, to advocate for meaningful employment and inclusive environments. Our team is made up of individuals with disabilities, who bring their personal insights and experiences to support and empower others within the disabled community.

We provide services and resources for people with disabilities in Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Lake, and Mason Counties.

Independent Living
Living with a disability does not mean you cannot live your life the way you want. We provide the following services to help people with disabilities live without restrictions:

• Independent Living Assessments
• Independent Living Mentoring
• Independent Living Skills Training

Accessibility
Do you know if your workplace is accessible? Do you need equipment to perform your job? We provide the following services so that those with disabilities can get the job done:

• Information about available adaptive Equipment and other Resources
• Accessibility Consultations and Reviews

Employment
Finding a job is hard for anyone. For those with disabilities, there are even more obstacles. We work to eliminate workplace barriers and get our clients on the path to their dream job. Here are some of the services we provide for those seeking employment:

• Employment Preparation
• Job Seeking
• Digital Footprint Services
• Instruction and assistance with resume design
• Disability awareness training
• Mentoring
• Transportation Services (Newaygo & Oceana Counties)
• Travel Training
• Job follow-up
• Social Security Benefits Analysis