Our staff provides information, referrals, support, and advocacy services to people with a wide variety of disabilities, both visible and invisible. We also work on a larger scale, helping local businesses, and other organizations to make changes that improve life for everyone in the community.
Community Based Interventions Rehabilitation Services
Community Based Interventions (CBI) Rehabilitation Services provides programs for children and adults. The Children's services program serves children with need for respite care during a crisis situation and the adult residential services program provides 24-hour support to individuals with traumatic brain injury and significant behavioral and cognitive disabilities. The adult program teaches clients daily living skills provided by trained staff and supports maintaining them in their own residence. Vocational services are also provided at CBI Giving Tree Farm for individuals with brain injuries and developmental disabilities.
Categorized:
Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Employment, Housing, Respite
Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Employment, Housing, Respite
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.
S.P.E.A.K.S. Education
SPEAKS Education's mission is to collaborate with families of children with disabilities and provide them with the knowledge and skills to ensure that their children's rights are protected under federal and State laws, regulations. We provide services to families with children having disabilities ages 0-26 years of age.
MOKA
Creating opportunities for independence and acceptance in our communities by supporting children and adults with developemental and intellectual disabilities in making choices, building relationships, sharing places, developing skills, enhancing reputations and contributing back.
Samaritas – Persons with Disability Services East
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.
Artists Creating Together
Artists Creating Together (ACT) empowers individuals with disabilities to learn, grow, and celebrate through the arts. ACT specially trained instructors are professional working artists who provide unique programming to students with differing needs in a variety of settings. From partnership with local rehabilitation hospitals to community-wide educational events, ACT provides art and creative expression programming and classes that enrich and improve the lives of people with disabilities in every corner of West Michigan.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
4th Wall Theatre Company
4th Wall Theatre is a mobile theatre company that teaches singing, dancing, and acting to all ages! This extra curricular activity focuses on socialization, confidence-building activities, and fun! The students become actors and then put on a performance for family and friends-- to loud applause, of course!
Arts In Motion
Arts in Motion Studio West Michigan specializes in adaptive instruction in the creative arts for the physically, emotionally or mentally challenged. At Arts in Motion, there is a place for everyone. Courses are available for all ages, developmental levels and challenges. Special day camps and additional classes are available in summer.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Alt+Shift
Alt+Shift collaborates with districts and buildings to create and sustain accessible educational environments that have a direct and positive impact on every student. Alt+Shift offers professional learning, including training, technical assistance, and co-constructed implementation planning, that strives to shift adult mindsets and provide alternative options to improve outcomes for every student.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Categorized:
Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Equipment, Medical Services & Testing
Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Equipment, Medical Services & Testing
Languages:
English
English