Organization that works in education, mental health systems, criminal justice employment and advocacy focused on the civil rights and full inclusion of adults and children with mental disabilities. The website also provides a resource library.
Online forum for young adults with special health care needs, providing information and peer support.
National website where families are able to search for mentoring programs in their area.
My Patient Rights is a website devoted to helping people who have been denied treatment or medicitnes, experienced delays or are dissatisfied with the decisions made by their health plan.
A united union of students, parents, educators, community professionals and consumers supporting and providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). The site provides trainings, webinars, information, resources and referrals to students, parents, educators and community agencies on educational rights and laws.
A collaborative engaging multi-disciplinary partners and families to identify, plan and implement systems changes focused on strengthening families and improving child outcomes. The website includes a Family Resource Guide for Emmet, Charlevoix, and Northern Antrim counties focused on various child development, community and family support resources.
Organization that provides a variety of services, including behavioral health services and disability support services, including Life Skills Development, Activities of Daily Living Management, Case Management Liaison, Family Support, Transportation, Medication Reminders, Individual Service Planning, Structured Activities, Community Integration, Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement, Advocacy Services, 24-Hour On-Call Support, Respite, and Person-Centered Care.
The mission of the Autism Society of Michigan (ASM) is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of self-advocacy and advocating on behalf of others in a way that values equity, respect, dignity and diversity in all communities. ASM is committed to empowering individuals with autism and their families by offering educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services.
The mission of The Arc Michigan is to ensure that people with Developmental Disabilities are valued in order that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to their community.
ZERO TO THREE is a national, nonprofit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and know-how to nurture early development.