The Student Advocacy Center of Michigan has been a voice for students since 1975. SAC works to assist our most vulnerable students stay in school, realize their rights to a quality public education, and experience success. Our services include education advocacy and support, education mentoring (Check and Connect), youth voice, and family support. We believe all students deserve a quality public education and that educators deserve the resources, respect and support to make that happen.
Healing Complex Kids
Healing Complex Kids provides hope and healing to families that are trying to recover their complex (special needs) children from their diagnosis. We want parents, teachers, therapists, and medical practitioners to know that it is possible to greatly improve the cognitive and social abilities of children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, FASD, PANDAS, sensory issues, anxiety and depression, learning issues, and other developmental disabilities. We provide healing in the form of education. Through this web site, our social networks, and events we host or sponsor, we present solutions to help complex children recover. We have a strong dedication and interest in helping all families that struggle with finding the resources they need to maintain family stability. Our on-going and long-term mission is to provide families with the resources they need in the form of education, awareness, and interventions so they and their children can have the best family experience possible and help children grow up in healthy, loving families.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Languages:
English
English
DeafBlind Central
DeafBlind Central (DB Central) maintains the belief that individuals who are DeafBlind share equally in the respect, opportunity, and life enjoyment afforded to all individuals. DB Central are committed to advancing the recognition of the unique needs presented by DeafBlindness by promoting individualized, systematic instruction and family-centered planning processes. DB Central serves children and young adults age birth through twenty-one who are suspected of having both a hearing AND a vision loss or difficulty in processing auditory and visual information. Young adults ages twenty-two to twenty-six who are DeafBlind will receive referral services to adult service agencies.
Counties:
Isabella
Isabella
Disability Network Eastern Michigan
Disability Network Eastern Michigan is the disability resource of the thumb and works with individuals, their families and other organizations and agencies to help people with disabilities live independently. This includes information and referrals, advocacy services, peer support, independent living skills, and transition services.
Child Care Aware of America
Child Care Aware of America works with more than 400 state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies nationwide. Child Care Aware of America's vision is that every family in the United States has access to a high quality, affordable child care system. The child care system supports children's growth, development and educational advancement and creates positive economic impact for families and communities.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Kids Empowered Coaching and Counseling
Self esteem building counseling for children with ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Offers groups, one-on-one coaching and counseling, plus summer day camps for kids ages 4-6, 7-11 and in middle school.
Independent Living Club
The Independent Living Club provides ongoing support for people with disabilities who live, or would like to live, independently . Members learn together and provide mutual encouragement and advice.
Counties:
Oakland
Oakland
Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment of Mid-Michigan
Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment (ASPPIRE) provides support services and programs to adults with disabilities. Many of the participants in ASPPIRE are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, they also work with individuals with other disabilities such as mental illness, learning disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Through social coaching programs, Person Centered Planning, and connections to community resources, ASPPIRE aims to help participants lead functional and productive lives.
Counties:
Ingham
Ingham
Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Languages:
English
English
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America – Michigan Chapter
The mission of Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America - Michigan Chapter (AAFA-MI) is to improve quality of life for individuals and communities affected by asthma and allergic diseases through education, training, advocacy, medical management, and environmental greening.
Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF) is a statewide organization that provides education, financial assistance and emotional support to Michigan families affected by leukemia, lymphoma and related blood disorders. CLF offers a variety of services that help to meet the needs of its patients and families. The mission of Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan is to provide and promote compassionate, personalized support to adults and children in Michigan affected by leukemia, lymphoma and other blood related disorders.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties