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Compassionate Heart Ministry

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.

Counties:
Ottawa

Categorized:
Community Resources, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment of Mid-Michigan

Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment (ASPPIRE) provides support services and programs to adults with disabilities. Many of the participants in ASPPIRE are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); however, they also work with individuals with other disabilities such as mental illness, learning disabilities, or developmental disabilities. Through social coaching programs, Person Centered Planning, and connections to community resources, ASPPIRE aims to help participants lead functional and productive lives.

Counties:
Ingham

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English

Jack’s Place for Autism

Since 2002, JACK'S PLACE for Autism Foundation has been dedicated to helping families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their understanding of Autism and guiding them to trusted resources in the community.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Community Resources, Education, Recreation

FAR Conservatory

FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services for people of all ages who have physical, intellectual and/or emotional challenges. FAR also promotes public understanding of the abilities and potential of people with such challenges.

Counties:
Macomb, Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Therapies

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

Categorized:
Community Resources, Education, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Therapies

Kaufman Children’s Center

Provides a wide variety of speech, OT, social skills and behavioral therapy programs for children ages 0-17. Also offers summer camp programs focusing on developing speech and language skills, social skills, gross and fine motor skills and handwriting skills.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Community Resources, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Therapies

Disability Network SAIL

Our staff provides information, referrals, support, and advocacy services to people with a wide variety of disabilities, both visible and invisible. We also work on a larger scale, helping local businesses, and other organizations to make changes that improve life for everyone in the community.

Counties:
Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft

Categorized:
Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Education, Employment, Housing, Recreation, Transportation

Autism Support and Resource Center

Autism Support & Resource Center servev Genesee County and neighboring communities. The resource center exist to provide social, recreational and life skill experiences to those living with autism across the lifespan.

Counties:
Genesee

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Education, Employment, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Macomb-Oakland Regional Center (MORC)

MORC, Inc. is a human services organization that coordinates long-term supports for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and the elderly in Southeast Michigan. We coordinate primarily Medicaid funded services that give support in all areas of life including living arrangements, daily life skills, education, employment and community integration. The goal of our services is to empower people to maximize their potential.

Counties:
Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Employment, Housing, Insurance, Medical Services & Testing, Recreation, Respite, Support Other, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Community Inclusive Recreation

Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) provides a wide variety of activities for the mind and body through artistic, recreational and social programs for people with disabilities. CIR seeks to build awareness and to create opportunities for people of all abilities to participate in the life of the community as fully as possible. Services range from individual support to fully inclusive community activities by guiding healthy activity choices, providing accessible transportation, financial assistance, and connections to a variety of fun activities.

Counties:
Calhoun

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other, Transportation

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