Heritage Homes serves families and individuals through developing and managing supportive housing apartment units, as well as providing specialized supportive services in five areas: community living supports, residential care, in-home respite care, daytime enrichment, and social recreation.
The Children’s Healing Center is a year-round recreation facility providing social and emotional healing for kids with weakened immune systems and their families in a safe, clean environment. The Center is an oasis for members to step away from the stress of a complex medical diagnosis to experience the healing power of Good. Clean. Fun.® With a focus on socialization, play-therapy, recreation and education, kids, young adults and families have a safe space to express themselves, interact with others and feel a sense of belonging. Families who use the Center have at least one qualifying child who is immune compromised, which often limits them from visiting public places for fear of getting sick. There are two locations- one in Grand Rapids and one in Ypsilanti.
Creative Empowerment Opportunities serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, those that are physically challenged, and those in recovery from mental illness. They help individuals learn daily living skills in functional academics, physical health, social recreation, volunteering, and employment. They provide a wide variety of adaptive programs and activities aimed at different outcomes for the Individuals. These are based around the Individual’s abilities, likes, and dislikes. Some outcomes include development of daily skills, community involvement, or even potential employment.
A non profit agency in Muskegon and Holland offering a wide array of individualized supports for persons with disabilities as well as seniors. Pioneer Resources provides: Supported Housing, Transportation Services, Employment & Training Opportunities, Recreational Programs & Camps, Autism Services, Senior Programming, and Low Income Housing.
The Pacer Center offers several programs for children with disabilities and mental health challenges including a parent information center, a national bullying prevention center, a health information center, a technology center, and newsletters and publications.
Sensory Systems Clinic West, PLC is located in Wayland, Michigan and provides occupational therapy for individuals of all ages. We provide comprehensive evaluations and research based, client-centered therapy using highly motivating activities in a sensory gym utilizing suspended equipment.
Offers a comprehensive array of individual & group services for children, teens and adults with ASD and their families. Also offers services in the areas of mental health, disability and child & family services including respite care and employment services for adults with disabilities.
Lansing area Down Syndrome Association that offers social programs, advocacy programs, resources, and classes.
Sibshops provide young brothers and sister of a sibling with special needs peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.
The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.