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.
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
Mid-Michigan Autism Association
Mid-Michigan Autism Association is made up of local people working to improve the quality of life for individuals and families living with developmental disability in Mid-Michigan. In 2008 MMAA was started by a small group of parents and professionals who wanted to understand best treatment options and local resources for our kids with autism. Early on we identified that the work we were doing applied to families living with developmental disabilities of all kinds. Thus the by line Autism Driven, not Autism Specific.
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
Autism Support of Michigan
The mission of the Autism Support of Michigan is to assure full participation and self-determination in every aspect of life for each individual. We will realize this vision by opening avenues of self-advocacy and advocating on behalf of others in a way that values equity, respect, dignity and diversity in all communities. ASM is committed to empowering individuals with autism and their families by offering educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services. ASM advocates “Making Human Connections” in a supportive, integrated community is a right of all persons.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Make A Wish Foundation of Michigan
We grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Community Housing Network
The Community Housing Network (CHN) is committed to providing homes for people in need through proven strategies of homelessness prevention, housing assistance and development, community education and referral, advocacy, and additional services. CHN helps people who are homeless, people with disabilities, and anyone in housing crisis. The CHN Housing Resource Center, a one-stop-shop for all things housing, directs people to resources at CHN and other organizations.
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.
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Legal
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Housing, Legal
DeafBlind Central
DeafBlind Central (DB Central) maintains the belief that individuals who are DeafBlind share equally in the respect, opportunity, and life enjoyment afforded to all individuals. DB Central are committed to advancing the recognition of the unique needs presented by DeafBlindness by promoting individualized, systematic instruction and family-centered planning processes. DB Central serves children and young adults age birth through twenty-one who are suspected of having both a hearing AND a vision loss or difficulty in processing auditory and visual information. Young adults ages twenty-two to twenty-six who are DeafBlind will receive referral services to adult service agencies.
Counties:
Isabella
Isabella
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