Gigi’s Playhouse

Gigi’s Playhouse changes lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model. Programs include gross and fine motor skills, developmental, fitness, and speech & language; free one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math, and adult programs. Gigi’s Playhouse has locations across the US, and has a Southfield location.


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Michigan Council for Exceptional Children

We support, advocate and educate professionals and families as they support and advocate for their children in the areas of communication development and awareness, and evidence-based assessment and intervention practices for children who have speech, language, learning, and/or hearing difficulties. The site provides event information, and policy and advocacy information.


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Disability Network Southwest Michigan

Disability Network Southwest Michigan provides advocacy, education, peer support, information and referral, transition and independent living services to individuals with disabilities. Offices in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph.


Unified- HIV Health and Beyond

Unified- HIV Health and Beyond is a multi-service center providing services to residents of Southeast Michigan living with or affected by HIV. The organization provides a resource database and provides the following services: condom distribution, food pantry, syringe access, health insurance navigation, Hepatitis C testing, HIV testing, housing assistance, linkage to care, case management, outreach services, PrEP protects, prisoner re-entry services, statewide HIV/STI hotline, and support groups


Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan

Organization providing programs for new and expectant parents, recreation programs, social programs, and employment programs for residents of Southeast Michigan. The website also provides resource information (including a medical directory and education).


Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization that provides programs and services impacting those affected by muscular dystrophy. MDA provides Care Centers located throughout the U.S. , which offers appointments to access expert care, clinical trials and to connect with the MDA community. MDA also provides family seminars, has an online resource center, conducts a summer camp for kids impacted by muscular dystrophy, funds research, and provides information on neuromuscular disease


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Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan

The Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan strives to improve the quality of life for all people affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other coagulation disorders, and related complications. The Foundation provides resource information, medical identification tags, scholarships, information and referral, and emergency financial assistance.


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