Developmental Essential Services, Inc. provides Vocational, Residential, CLS/Respite and Employment services in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Creative Empowerment Opportunities serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum, those that are physically challenged, and those in recovery from mental illness. They help individuals learn daily living skills in functional academics, physical health, social recreation, volunteering, and employment. They provide a wide variety of adaptive programs and activities aimed at different outcomes for the Individuals. These are based around the Individual's abilities, likes, and dislikes. Some outcomes include development of daily skills, community involvement, or even potential employment.
The Midland County 4-H Exceptional Riders Program, Tall in the Saddle (TIS), is a 4-H Proud Equestrian Program. Horseback riding is a therapeutic form of recreation for people with mental, emotional, learning, hearing, visual and physical impairments. They offer weekly classes during Spring and Fall Sessions at local privately owned farms. Privately owned horses, tested by instructors prior to use in the program, provide the mounts for our riders. Open to Midland County residents age 8-25.