Michigan Legal Help

Michigan Legal Help is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer. It can help you learn about your legal problems, including special education and guardianship, and get ready for court. There are many Do-It-Yourself tools to help you create court forms.
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Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.

Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. (MPAS) is the independent, private, nonprofit organization designated by the governor of the State of Michigan to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities in Michigan. MPAS services include information and referral, short-term assistance, selected individual and legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring, and training.
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Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, a non-profit organization serving the needs of the Latino and broader community, strives to provide an avenue for education and openness to promote discussion of the distinctions and values of different nationalities and cultures.
They focus on the common thread that unites all people: a desire for understanding and respecting our differences. The way they do this is by advocating for the dignity of every individual, providing access to services that create equity, and investing in relationships within community, to ensure that the services continue to impact lives.
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El Centro Hispano del Oeste de Michigan, una organización sin fines de lucro que existe para responder a las necesidades de la comunidad latina y demás comunidades afines, esforzan por proveer una vía de acceso para la educación que promueva el diálogo sobre las diferencias y valores de las diversas nacionalidades y culturas. El Centro también se enfoca en el común denominador que une a todas las personas: el deseo por la comprensión y el respeto de nuestras diferencias. Creen que esta experiencia humana en común nos conecta a todos.
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Family Alliance for Change

Family Alliance for Change (FAFC) Resource Hub is a parent-driven program that supports, educates and empowers parents and caregivers of children with mental health challenges in Wayne County.
The core services provided by FAFC are:
Parent Support Partners
A Legal Self-Help Center
Referrals to help families meet many different needs
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College Accessibility for Visually Impaired Students

The College Accessibility for Visually Impaired Students addresses visually impaired college students' most common concerns, including: School resources and legal rights as a student with a disability, Scholarships available only to blind and visually impaired students; Assistive technologies for students with visual impairments.
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10 Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Planning For A Loved One With Special Needs

A 2014 guide from the Academy of Special Needs Planners. Information on the most common mistakes made by family members when doing estate planning when they have a loved one with special health care needs. The information in this guide should not be considered legal advice. While they strive to provide as detailed, reliable and understandable legal information as possible in the Guides, it cannot substitute for an attorney applying the law and years of experience to a particular client situation. Readers are urged to use the Guide as background material and to consult with an experienced attorney before taking action.
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Military Families Special Needs Parent Toolkit

The Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Tool Kit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared toward helping military families with children with special needs navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements.
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United States Department of Labor Disability Resources

The United States Department of Labor Disability Resources website provides resource information on topics related to disability; benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, emergency preparedness, health, housing, technology, and transportation.
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