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Capital Area Down Syndrome Association

The Capital Area Down Syndrome Association (CADSA) mission is to provide resources, education, advocacy and community awareness for people with Down syndrome and their families in mid-Michigan. CADSAs objective is to enhance the lives of people living with Down syndrome so they can reach their potential and be valued members of our community. CADSA measures success in the number of people they can help with the quality of programs and services they provide.

Counties:
All Counties, Ingham

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Easterseals Michigan

Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
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Easterseals ha estado ayudando a las personas con discapacidades y necesidades especiales, y a sus familias, a vivir una vida mejor durante casi 100 años. Desde centros de desarrollo infantil hasta rehabilitación física y capacitación laboral para personas con discapacidades, Easterseals ofrece una variedad de servicios para ayudar a las personas con discapacidades a enfrentar los desafíos de la vida y alcanzar metas personales.

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Counties:
All Counties, Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Support Other

Languages:
English, Español

The Esther Coalition Inc.

The Esther Coalition Incorporated is a faith based advocacy and empowerment organization purposed to educate and empower families who love and care for children with severe disabilities, particularly Trisomy 18 and related disorders. Our three main community initiatives for 2013-2020 are MemeBear Cares, Strengthening Young Mothers and Sista to Sista: Let's Talk.

Counties:
Ingham

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Respite, Support Group, Support Other

Disability Network Capital Area

Disability Network Capital Area is a community-based, cross disability, non-profit organization that works with the Ingham, Clinton, Eaton & Shiawassee Counties providing the following services: Peer Support, Information & Referral, Community Awareness & Advocacy, Independent Living Skills and Transition.

Counties:
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee

Categorized:
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Disability Network Michigan

Disability Network/Michigan represents the collective voice of Michigan's 15 Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Our focus is on leadership development, relationship building, effective communication and mobilizing around issues that will have the greatest impact on delivering high-quality independent living services to people with disabilities.

Counties:
Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Support Other, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Autism Support and Resource Center

Autism Support & Resource Center servev Genesee County and neighboring communities. The resource center exist to provide social, recreational and life skill experiences to those living with autism across the lifespan.

Counties:
Genesee

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Michigan Chapter

The Alexander Graham Bell Association (A.G. Bell) works to advocate, educate, and support the deaf and hard of hearing community, their families and the professionals who work with them. The site has information about activities and events, as well as a wealth of useful resources, such as advocacy, hearing aid loaner and repair programs.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Recreation

Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides quality, innovative services that increase self-reliance, productivity and dignity for persons who are blind or visually impaired.

Counties:
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Services Other

Mid-Michigan Autism Association

Mid-Michigan Autism Association is made up of local people working to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with developmental disability in Mid-Michigan. In 2008 MMAA was started by a small group of parents and professionals who wanted to understand best treatment options and local resources for our kids with autism. Early on we identified that the work we were doing applied to families living with developmental disabilities of all kinds. Thus the by line Autism Driven, not Autism Specific.

Counties:
Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Livingston, Shiawassee, Washtenaw

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Support Other

American Academy of Pediatrics

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. This website contains information on advocacy and policy for families at the federal, state and community levels. Some key topics include, and are not limited to improving children's access to care, nutrition, protecting immigrant children, childhood immunizations and promoting children's mental health.