The Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding improves quality of life through equine-based therapy to physically, mentally and socially/emotionally challenged individuals. Our unique program integrates academic, social and physical skills, using the horse as a catalyst.
Starfish Family Services
Starfish believes in investing early in the lives of families to keep them intact. We strive to prevent problems before they escalate and help strengthen relationships to build solid families that work. We believe in the potential of all children and the power of healthy parent-child relationships to break the cycles of poverty and create long-term positive outcomes for children.
Counties:
Wayne
Wayne
West Michigan Spina Bifida Organization
Our organization strives to provide families affected by Spina Bifida a support system that fosters a strong sense of community, raises awareness of the condition, advocates for each unique individual’s highest level of independence, and creates partnerships that promote Spina Bifida in a positive light. Members have access to a wide variety of events, resources, and scholarships.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
The Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center strives to focus on what individuals can accomplish, not on what they cannot. Today, the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center serves riders of all ages who have physical, emotional or cognitive disabilities. Cheff provides opportunities for Hippotherapy (Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy utilizing the horse as a treatment modality) and Therapeutic Horseback Riding.
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
Washtenaw
Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports
Mary Free Beds Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports program offers you a variety of co-ed, competitive teams and clinics designed for patients and community members with limited mobility and other physical impairments.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center
Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center provides people of all abilities the opportunity to partner with horses through natural horsemanship, to inspire the spirit, heal the body, and nourish the soul in a safe, caring, four-season environment with nationally certified instructors and specially trained horses.
PEAC (Programs to Educate All Cyclists)
Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC) empowers individuals with disabilities through cycling, active transportation, and self-advocacy education.
Counties:
Washtenaw
Washtenaw
Autism Agricultural Community Option for Residential Need
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.
Counties:
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Michigan Chapter
The Alexander Graham Bell Association (A.G. Bell) works to advocate, educate, and support the deaf and hard of hearing community, their families and the professionals who work with them. The site has information about activities and events, as well as a wealth of useful resources, such as advocacy, hearing aid loaner and repair programs.
Counties:
All Counties
All Counties