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2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.
Giving Tree started 12 years ago as a community garden for people with disabilities. The farm is now owned and operated by Community Based Interventions. CBI runs a vocational training and rehabilitation program on the farm site. Monday through Friday people who have suffered Traumatic Brain Injuries help grow fresh & healthy produce for CSA members, area restaurants, the East Lansing Food Co-op and local farmer’s markets.
Autism Support & Resource Center servev Genesee County and neighboring communities. The resource center exist to provide social, recreational and life skill experiences to those living with autism across the lifespan.
Lakestate Industries is a vocational training organization for people with disabilities. Lakestate is dedicated to helping people recognize and maximize their abilities, overcome barriers, and support them in reaching their highest level of employment and community inclusion. Lakestate Industries provides work training and job placement.
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.
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.
BOB is a marketing tool to help individuals with barriers to employment, get a leg up to find their sense of purpose in society. Utilizing online profiles, featuring dynamic video resumes, individuals are able to showcase their abilities and break through stigmas that a simple paper resume or even face to face interview cannot.
Disability Network Capital Area is a community-based, cross disability, non-profit organization that works with the Ingham, Clinton, Eaton & Shiawassee Counties providing the following services: Peer Support, Information & Referral, Community Awareness & Advocacy, Independent Living Skills and Transition.
The mission of Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) is to empower communities to improve their economic, social and cultural well-being by promoting a just and equitable society with the full participation Arab Americans. This website is the largest and most comprehensive Arab community-based health and mental health center in North America that is comprised of medical, public health and research, mental health and environment programs.
OCTE oversees high school instructional programs that teach students skills in a specific career cluster. Most programs offer early college credit opportunities to provide a seamless transition to postsecondary education. The mission of the office is to prepare students so they have the necessary academic, technical, and work behavior skills to enter, compete, and advance in education and their careers.