Detroit Parent Network

The Detroit Parent Network Is Michigan's Premier Parent Engagement Organization That Educates, Equips And Empowers Parents As Champions For Their Children And For Change In Their Schools And Community. Detroit Parent Network is a membership network of more than 1,200 parents serving low-income families that are predominantly African American and Latino. DPN works to improve parent involvement in education, which is proven to promote child success. A feature of DPN's core programs is elevating parents to personal transformation which elevates their own pathway to literacy, workforce development and helps them support the aspirations of their children. DPN's Core Parent Power Trainings are Parent Leadership, Parent Advocacy, Parenting Education (Love & Logic), Facilitator Training, and programs that foster a parent's involvement in their child's education. Central to DPN's model is the recruitment, support and training of parents as peer-peer trainers that go on to become Home-based Early Childhood Literacy Coaches, and Train other Parents in early childhood to high school and college settings.
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Great Lakes Loan Closets

Great Lakes Loan Closets is designed to help residents of Michigan, Wisconsin, Northern Indiana, and Northern Illinois find organizations that lend medical equipment for minimal or no cost. Loan Closets, also known as medical equipment loaning programs or re-use programs, lend home medical equipment to people recovering from illness or injury. Most organizations receive their equipment from members of the community who no longer need it. They clean the equipment, check to make sure it's in good condition, and lend it to those who need it. Loan closets typically have durable medical equipment (DME) such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches, canes, and high-rise toilet seats. Some may also have hospital beds or electric wheelchairs available. Each loan closet is unique, with its own set of eligibility requirements, equipment, and loan period. Please note: not all have equipment specifically for pediatric patients. It is always a good idea to call ahead to confirm if they have what you need.
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Mimi’s Mission

Mimi's Mission is a local non-profit organization that helps Downriver families who have autistic children or adults. The goal of the organization is to provide unique programs and resources to autistic individuals and their families.

Mimi's Mission provides assistance to families with autistic children and adults who live in the following Downriver communities: Allen Park, Brownstown Charter Township, Ecorse, Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile Township, Huron Charter Township, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, River Rouge, Riverview, Rockwood, Romulus, Southgate, Taylor, Trenton, Woodhaven, and Wyandotte.
Programs include: Autism Optimism (for parents of newly diagnosed children with autism); Autism Acceptance Group (a parent-driven support group that offers socialization, meetings, dinner, demonstrations and/or activities); Downriver Young adults (a program similar to the Autism Acceptance Group, for autistic individuals between 17-30 yrs old); Downriver Do-Gooders (a FB group to connect Downriver residents to free household, clothing, and other needs); and a 911Ready Program to help Parents and First Responders.
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NOTEable Youth

NOTEable Youth is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides inclusive music classes adapted for youth of all abilities. Classes include Instrumental Ensemble, Beginners Instrumental Clinic, Fun with Music, and Choir. Appropriate for youth with IEP or 504 plants, early intervention, developmental or exceptional programs, speech and language support, or anyone else who can use an accommodating environment. All classes are held in Troy, MI.
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Preferred Supports

Preferred Employment & Living Supports (PELS) provides high-quality care, training and opportunities for people with disabilities, mental illness and other life challenges. They are are CARF-accredited and partner with many of Western Michigan's leading health care, mental health and human services agencies. Their affiliations with key organizations also provide us access to interpreters and sign language specialists. They work with many of the region's employers and nonprofit organizations to help provide them with trained, reliable and valuable employees.
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Benjamin’s Hope

Benjamin's Hope is a faith based non-profit leader in creating innovative options for adults affected by autism and developmental disability. A thriving example of public/private partnership, they offer essential services such as housing, social clubs, and meaningful day programming partially funded through public healthcare dollars and supported by faithful giving from community members.
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Fellinlove Farm

Fellinlove Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides outdoor activities, socialization and educational opportunities through a unique interactive experience with diverse animals for people of all ages and abilities. Their mission statement is to improve their guests' quality of life through:
~Hands on interactions with our diverse animals
~Socialization and educational opportunities
~Outdoor discoveries of nature in a serene setting
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Gracious Grounds

Gracious Grounds is a 501 c3 non profit that emphasize life-enriching activities and togetherness by promoting: community involvement, inclusion, employability skills and opportunities, daily living skills, and spirituality. They provide a range of services, including supportive residential living to meaningful employment and educational and social opportunities within the community.
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Advocacy & Consultation for Children’s Education Services & Support

A C C E S S Education provides professional education advocacy and consultation services for parents, caregivers, providers and support agencies. Professional Advocate Service to help with IEP Meetings, Special Education, 504 Plans, Suspension, Expulsion, Behavior and Manifestations. This is a paid service, however they do offer a sliding scale for clients.
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