Hopelynd’s second year photographing Ms. Wheelchair America: Re-Sashing Night, Speech Night, our downtown Walk and Roll and the crowning of Jamie Clendening as Ms. Wheelchair America 2027.

Katie, a powerchair user and former Ms. Wheelchair Michigan Ambassador, got engaged to Saleem beneath a willow tree at Michigan State University. See the photos and behind-the-scenes videos.

What to expect at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids: level event floors, an elevator, assistive listening, and the questions to ask before you book.

What arthrogryposis (AMC) is, its causes and genetics, how it is treated, and the story of Sara Gaver, an artist, author and advocate living with AMC.

When you’re planning a wedding and someone in your family uses a wheelchair, or you need a quiet space to regroup, or you’re thinking about how your grandmother is going to get from the parking garage to the dance floor sometimes it’s helpful to know exactly what to expect. We’ve created a resource to know […]

Cerebral Palsy affects a person’s movement, coordination, and balance. Here’s what CP is, plus a local family’s story and community resources that make a real difference.

Accessibility isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s what determines who can enter a space, engage with content, and feel like they belong. Too often, accessibility is treated as an afterthought. Something to patch in after the plans are already set. Building it in from the start is easier, cheaper, and more effective than retrofitting it […]

We’re exploring the disability, Autism and how it related to the Hopelynd Community. Meet one of our featured families and learn about the resources available to others in the West Michigan area.

Most photographers got into this work because they felt something. But earning a living wage and staying connected to that original feeling are two different challenges. Here is what I had to learn about what consumers are really looking for – and how your camera can do more than you think.

If you have been hesitating to book family photos because of your child’s autism, this one is for you. And if you are a photographer who wants to serve these families better but is not sure where to start, it is for you too. Let’s make this feel less uncertain and more possible.