Michigan Autism Program

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) established the Michigan Autism Program in 2013 as part of the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration. It is our goal to be a leader and partner in the support of individuals with autism, their families/caregivers and professionals serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder to lead a quality and fulfilling life. This site features links to parent and professional resources.


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Deaf Community Advocacy Network

Deaf Community Advocacy Network (DEAF C.A.N.!) provides services to the thousands of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living in our area. DEAF C.A.N.! offers direct client services to individuals and families, as well as community education and information for professional groups. DEAF C.A.N.! provides a full array of services to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing communities in southeastern Michigan.


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West Michigan Spina Bifida Organization

Our organization strives to provide families affected by Spina Bifida a support system that fosters a strong sense of community, raises awareness of the condition, advocates for each unique individual’s highest level of independence, and creates partnerships that promote Spina Bifida in a positive light. Members have access to a wide variety of events, resources, and scholarships.


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Family Hope Foundation

Family Hope Foundation is an established non-profit organization providing resources, activities, support, and funding for therapies to families of children with special needs in West Michigan. Those needs may be physical, emotional, or developmental.


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Autism Support of Michigan

The mission of the Autism Support of Michigan 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. ASM advocates “Making Human Connections” in a supportive, integrated community is a right of all persons.


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Easterseals MORC

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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Advocacy Services for Kids

Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) assists families and their children who have mood, emotional, and behavioral challenges to understand and navigate services, advocate effectively, and achieve their potential. ASK offers opportunities for youth with emotional, behavioral, and mood disorders to be empowered to impact youth services locally, within the state of Michigan, and nationally through it’s Calling All Youth M.O.V.E. program. This service is available to high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County who want to speak up and be heard by adults, teachers, govenmental agencies, therapists, counselors, juvenille justice, schools, and other authority figures in their life.


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Autism Society of West Shore

The Autism Support of West Shore (ASWS) provides the Hope newsletter, a quarterly newsletter featuring family interviews, summaries of relevant ASWS events and calendar of activities locally and around the state; monthly informal social groups for parents, families, and those who care about individuals with autism to meet, drink coffee, eat, and tal; regular meetings featuring guest speakers and workshops. Scholarships are available to qualified families to assist with education, equipment, and treatment. ASWS also provides resource information and networking.


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