Athletes with Disabilities Network – Northeast (ADN) mission is to promote a better quality of life for people with physical disabilities, especially for veterans and first responders by mentoring and creating awareness and offering opportunities for local athletic, recreational and educational activities. Programs include the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, Extremity Games, Mentoring & Outreach, Academic Scholarships and the Adaptive Sports Coalition.
Disability Awareness Training
The Disability Awareness Training is an in-person, hands-on training course designed to educate people on how to interact and communicate with people with disabilities and to learn the difficulties and challenges facing people with disabilities. Program participants will learn the special needs of different disabilities: Mobility – permanent and temporary; Hearing, Vision and Hidden Disabilities. Training is presented year-round.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
The Holley Institute
The Holley Institute, founded in 1993, is devoted to serving the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing. The Institute is closely affiliated with St. John Hospital & Medical Center and has two facilities. The Center for Communication Excellence located in St. John Hospital & Medical Center serves as the hub for the Institute. It is here that we screen all newborns for hearing loss, set up ASL classes in all of St. John/Providence hospitals, and advocate for the Deaf, in particular our Deaf patients.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Autism Agricultural Community Option for Residential Need
The mission of the Autism Agricultural Community Option for Residential Need (AACORN) Farm is to provide life enrichment opportunities and residential options for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive inclusive community. Their core values are (1) Promoting dignity and meaning in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities; (2) Cultivating a climate of mutual respect and understanding; (3) Encouraging fulfilling activities while building new skills; (4) Providing choices for those who receive few; (5) Supporting the development of peer relationships; (6) Making positive contributions to the community; and (7) Respecting the environment.
Counties:
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
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.
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Languages:
English
English
Jack’s Place for Autism
Since 2002, JACK’S PLACE for Autism Foundation has been dedicated to helping families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their understanding of Autism and guiding them to trusted resources in the community.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Disability Network/ Ann Arbor
Disability Network/ Ann Arbor is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of children, youth and adults with disabilities at home, at school, at work and in the community.
Counties:
Washtenaw
Washtenaw
Categorized:
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
The Carls Family Village
The Holley Institute owns and operates The Carls Family Village at De Sales Center which has offered educational and recreational programs for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and hard of hearing since 1996.
Counties:
Jackson
Jackson
Brain Injury Association of Michigan
The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) is a nonprofit organization that serves to create greater awareness of brain injury across the state. BIAMI is the primary conduit to resources for Michigan brain injury survivors, their families and the professionals who serve them.
Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
LDA of Michigan is an affiliate of LDA of America and provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties