Disability Advocates of Kent County Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
Disability Advocates of Kent County is a nonprofit organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1981 by people with disabilities. It operates within the civic and social services sector, focusing on independent living and advocacy to advance accessible and welcoming communities. The organization positions itself as a consumer-controlled, community-based center for independent living, supporting individuals with disabilities through information, housing, employment, transportation, and veteran’s assistance, while also engaging in policy advocacy at local, state, and federal levels. Its work centers on empowering people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives and to influence systems that impact their independence, with a governance model prominently featuring individuals who have disabilities among its board, staff, and volunteers. The entity serves a broad audience of people with disabilities and aims to improve community accessibility and inclusion through direct services and public policy efforts.