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Developmental Disabilities Institute

The Development Disabilities Institute's mission is to contribute to the development of inclusive communities and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through a culturally-sensitive statewide program of interdisciplinary education, community support and services, and research and dissemination of information.

Counties:
Wayne

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

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

Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities

Available to students or employees at Michigan State University. Register your disability with the RCPD and you may be eligible to receive accomodations.

Counties:
Ingham

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

Circle of Food Allergic Families

Circle of Food Allergic Families (COFAF) is a volunteer parent-run support group that serves hundreds of families with children who suffer from food allergy and/or eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. COFAF is based out of Oakland County but reaches hundreds of families from all over the greater-metropolitan Detroit area. COFAF support each other in many ways: parent meetings, family fun events, guest speakers, product discounts, newsletters, advocacy and so much more.

Counties:
All Counties, Oakland

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

Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

The parent-directed section of CSHCS is named the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs. We help shape CSHCS policies and procedures and help families navigate CSHCS. We also offer health resource information and emotional support to all Michigan families of children with special needs. To call on us, enrollment in CSHCS is not required. How to reach us: 1) Call the CSHCS Family Center Phone Line at 1-800-359-3722, or 2) Send an email to: cshcsfc@michigan.gov

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, CSHCS, Health Insurance & Finance, Mentor, Support Other, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Starfish Family Services

Starfish believes in investing early in the lives of families to keep them intact. We strive to prevent problems before they escalate and help strengthen relationships to build solid families that work. We believe in the potential of all children and the power of healthy parent-child relationships to break the cycles of poverty and create long-term positive outcomes for children.

Counties:
Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Health Insurance & Finance, Insurance, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Respite, Support Other, Therapies

Macomb-Oakland Regional Center (MORC)

MORC, Inc. is a human services organization that coordinates long-term supports for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and the elderly in Southeast Michigan. We coordinate primarily Medicaid funded services that give support in all areas of life including living arrangements, daily life skills, education, employment and community integration. The goal of our services is to empower people to maximize their potential.

Counties:
Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Employment, Housing, Insurance, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Respite, Support Other, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Samaritas – Persons with Disability Services West

We connect families with the resources they need to help their loved ones lead lives full of purpose and self-determination. We empower people with disabilities to have a voice in their own care and become involved members of their communities. We transform lives through person centered care, individualized support and deep, meaningful connections with caregivers.

Counties:
Mason, Muskegon

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

Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan

The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan serves individuals with epilepsy and their families throughout the state of Michigan. The Foundation provides a variety of programs and services, including education and consultation services, an annual conference, individual and public policy advocacy, monthly educational conference calls, epilepsy awareness and first aid trainings, social and enrichment programs, self-management programs, and Camp Discovery. Through these services, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan helps people with epilepsy to reach their goals while working to build a society that understands and supports them in their efforts.

Counties:
All Counties, Oakland

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

Languages:
English

FOD (Fatty Oxidation Disorders) Family Support Group

We are an All Volunteer national and international support group specifically for Fatty Oxidation Disorders and a 501c3 non-profit corporation that raises funds for the training of new FOD Professionals and for future FOD Research, as well as for our daily operations, National Conferences, and probono face-to-face or skype Grief Support for Bereaved Parents, Families, and other adults living with loss from any cause.