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Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment of Mid-Michigan

Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment (ASPPIRE) provides support services and programs to adults with disabilities. Many of the participants in ASPPIRE are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, they also work with individuals with other disabilities such as mental illness, learning disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Through social coaching programs, Person Centered Planning, and connections to community resources, ASPPIRE aims to help participants lead functional and productive lives.

Counties:
Ingham

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English

Giving Tree Farm

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.

Counties:
Ingham

Categorized:
Community Resources, Education, Employment, Medical Services & Testing, Services Other, Therapies

Autism Support and Resource Center

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.

Counties:
Genesee

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Lakestate Industries

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.

Counties:
Delta

Categorized:
Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Employment, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

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.

Counties:
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham

Categorized:
Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Employment, Housing, Respite

Disability Network Eastern Michigan

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.

Counties:
Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Beyond our Barriers

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.

Counties:
All Counties, Ingham

Categorized:
Community Resources, Employment

Disability Network Capital Area

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.

Counties:
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee

Categorized:
ADA, Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mentor, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services

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.

Counties:
Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Health Insurance & Finance, Insurance, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Service, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Support Group

MDE Office of Career and Technical Education

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.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Community Resources, Education, Employment, Transition, Transition to Adulthood