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Intentional Communities of Washtenaw County

Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW) is a group of parents, families and friends who want to improve the quality of life for adults with developmental disabilities by providing housing, employment and social opportunities.

Counties:
Washtenaw

Categorized:
Community Resources, Employment, Housing, Recreation

Michigan Career and Technical Institute

The MCTI conducts vocational and technical training programs and provides the supportive services needed to prepare Michigan citizens with disabilities for competitive employment.

Counties:
All Counties

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

Disability Network SAIL

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.

Counties:
Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft

Categorized:
Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Employment, Housing, Recreation, Transportation

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.

Counties:
Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Employment, Housing, Insurance, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Respite, Support Other, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan

The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan provides low cost or free mediation to help resolve almost any type of dispute. These include and are not limited to special education, divorce, parenting time, contracts, consumer, landlord-tenant, neighborhood, employment. The center covers 7 counties: Kent, Ionia, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola.

Counties:
Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Legal

Disability Advocates Of Kent County

Disability Advocates of Kent County works alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.

Counties:
Kent

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

The Arc Kent County

The Arc Kent County ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are valued in order that they and their families participate fully in and contribute to their community. The Arc provides numerous resources so that all people realize and fulfill their dreams of having employment, education, meaningful relationships, and living independently within their community.

Counties:
Kent

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

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

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