We connect families with the resources they need to help their loved ones lead lives full of purpose and self-determination. We empower people with disabilities to have a voice in their own care and become involved members of their communities. We transform lives through person centered care, individualized support and deep, meaningful connections with caregivers.
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.
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
Michigan Autism Program
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) established the Michigan Autism Program in 2013 as part of the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Administration. It is our goal to be a leader and partner in the support of individuals with autism, their families/caregivers and professionals serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder to lead a quality and fulfilling life. This site features links to parent and professional resources.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties
Michigan State University Community Music School-Detroit
Opportunities for music education and music therapy are available to people of all ages with special needs. Through music programming at CMS, individuals with special needs have found joy, new friendships, and have made progress in the acquisition of motor, verbal, communication and social skills through music.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
Easterseals MORC
Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for nearly 100 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.
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Easterseals ha estado ayudando a las personas con discapacidades y necesidades especiales, y a sus familias, a vivir una vida mejor durante casi 100 años. Desde centros de desarrollo infantil hasta rehabilitación física y capacitación laboral para personas con discapacidades, Easterseals ofrece una variedad de servicios para ayudar a las personas con discapacidades a enfrentar los desafíos de la vida y alcanzar metas personales.
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Easterseals ha estado ayudando a las personas con discapacidades y necesidades especiales, y a sus familias, a vivir una vida mejor durante casi 100 años. Desde centros de desarrollo infantil hasta rehabilitación física y capacitación laboral para personas con discapacidades, Easterseals ofrece una variedad de servicios para ayudar a las personas con discapacidades a enfrentar los desafíos de la vida y alcanzar metas personales.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (D&HHS), is an independent agency serving Grand Rapids and surrounding areas. As the sole full-service agency for the Deaf and hard of hearing communities in West Michigan, D&HHS fills 4,000+ interpreter assignments annually, and provides further services through American Sign Language classes, cultural awareness and sensitivity training, equipment assistance and advocacy, and an educational and resources support program for deaf children in West Michigan.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Michigan State University Community Music School
Opportunities for music education and music therapy are available to people of all ages with special needs. Through music programming at CMS, individuals with special needs have found joy, new friendships, and have made progress in the acquisition of motor, verbal, communication and social skills through music.
Counties:
Ingham
Ingham
Disability Service Resource Center
The Disability Services Resource Center (DSRC), formerly known as the Bay County Society for Crippled Children and Adults serves individuals who are temporarily and permanently disabled by helping them remain and/or become part of their community to the fullest extent of their ability. DSRC offers five main programs through the organization that are at no cost to the consumer. The five main programs are Ramp Building, Campership, Disability Awareness Training, Medical Loan Closet, Adaptive Sports/Sporting events.
Counties:
Bay
Bay
Capital Area College Access Network
The Capital Area College Access Network (CapCAN) is a collaborative community network dedicated to increasing the college attainment rate of the Capital Area. CapCAN's mission is to increase college and post secondary readiness, participation, and completion. CapCAN targets support and services to low-income, communities of color, and first-generation students.