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.
Athletes with Disabilities Network – Northeast (ADN) mission is to promote a better quality of life for people with physical disabilities, especially for veterans and first responders by mentoring and creating awareness and offering opportunities for local athletic, recreational and educational activities. Programs include the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame, Extremity Games, Mentoring & Outreach, Academic Scholarships and the Adaptive Sports Coalition.
The Asthma Network of West Michigan (ANWM) is the local asthma coalition serving West Michigan. ANWM provides two levels of service: 1) Home-based case management of children and adults with uncontrolled asthma or adults with COPD; and 2) Community education support for health care professionals and school personnel regarding managing asthma in under-served populations.
LDA of Michigan is an affiliate of LDA of America and provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
Compassionate Heart Ministry is a safe, Christ centered drop in center for young people and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. We offer a place where friendships and relationships can develop through our mentor based program. Whether it is shooting pool, playing video games, watching movies or just hanging out with new friends and old friends, Compassionate Heart is that place where everyone will feel loved, accepted, and included.
The Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides quality, innovative services that increase self-reliance, productivity and dignity for persons who are blind or visually impaired.
The mission of the Autism Agricultural Community Option for Residential Need (AACORN) Farm is to provide life enrichment opportunities and residential options for adults with developmental disabilities in a supportive inclusive community. Their core values are (1) Promoting dignity and meaning in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities; (2) Cultivating a climate of mutual respect and understanding; (3) Encouraging fulfilling activities while building new skills; (4) Providing choices for those who receive few; (5) Supporting the development of peer relationships; (6) Making positive contributions to the community; and (7) Respecting the environment.
The All Faith Ministry for disABILITIES (AFMD) is dedicated to serving all persons with birth or life incurred disabilities and their families. AFMD provides resources that connect people to community programs and where possible add to services that are not being addressed, such as respite care and adaptive technology. AFMD is not connected to or controlled by any religious organization.
Circle of Food Allergic Families (COFAF) is a volunteer parent-run support group that serves hundreds of families with children who suffer from food allergy and/or eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders. COFAF is based out of Oakland County but reaches hundreds of families from all over the greater-metropolitan Detroit area. COFAF support each other in many ways: parent meetings, family fun events, guest speakers, product discounts, newsletters, advocacy and so much more.
Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is a statewide non-profit organization serving families in our state who are living with autism. AAoM is the central statewide resource for quality information, connection to supports and services, and community based awareness, safety, and inclusion training for first responders, educators, families, transportation and parks/recreation workers. AAoM’s goal is to connect families to critical supports and services that will improve the quality of life for those affected by autism, their families, and the communities where they reside.