4th Wall Theatre is a mobile theatre company that teaches singing, dancing, and acting to all ages! This extra curricular activity focuses on socialization, confidence-building activities, and fun! The students become actors and then put on a performance for family and friends– to loud applause, of course!
Autism Support of Kent County
Autism Support of Kent County (ASK) works to provide services that make it possible for individuals with autism to lead healthier and more productive lives! ASK funds programs, worth over $40,000 annually, for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families! Current programs include Music Therapy, funds for disadvantaged students in our ASD classrooms, Special Olympics basketball and/or poly hockey teams, and recreational outings (Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Easter Egg Hunt and other family events).
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Mentor, Recreation, Support Group
Athletes with Disabilities Network – Northeast
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.
Comprehensive Therapy Center
Comprehensive Therapy Center (CTC) provides Speech Language Pathology, Sensory and Motor Therapies to West Michigan children and adults with special needs. CTC’s mission is to meet the therapeutic and educational needs of adults and children with disabilities who are at-risk or disadvantaged, through skill building, academic enhancement and social emotional support. Some of our unique program offerings are: Special Education Services to Schools, Therapy and Fun summer therapy program, Tutoring program, Therapy Services to Mental Health and Social, Service Agencies, Foreign Accent Reduction Therapy, and Home Safety Evaluations.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, CSHCS, Developmental Disability, Education, Financial, Health Insurance & Finance, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Mentor, Recreation, Screening, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Other, Community Resources, CSHCS, Developmental Disability, Education, Financial, Health Insurance & Finance, Intervention, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Mental, Mentor, Recreation, Screening, Therapies, Transition, Transition to Adulthood
Circle of Food Allergic Families
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.
Kids Empowered Coaching and Counseling
Self esteem building counseling for children with ADHD, anxiety, or depression. Offers groups, one-on-one coaching and counseling, plus summer day camps for kids ages 4-6, 7-11 and in middle school.
EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning
EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning provides Educational Therapy and Developmental Therapy for students with special needs. EnCourage Institute is an educational services company offering Educational Therapy for students with reading, writing and math difficulties. Educational Therapy is a whole-child intervention and includes neuropsychology-based academic interventions integrated with therapies to address processing difficulties and social-emotional needs related to school and learning.
Counties:
Kent
Kent
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan serves individuals with epilepsy and their families throughout the state of Michigan. The Foundation provides a variety of programs and services, including education and consultation services, an annual conference, individual and public policy advocacy, monthly educational conference calls, epilepsy awareness and first aid trainings, social and enrichment programs, self-management programs, and Camp Discovery. Through these services, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan helps people with epilepsy to reach their goals while working to build a society that understands and supports them in their efforts.
Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Education, Recreation, Support Other
Languages:
English
English
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
West Michigan Special Hockey Association
West Michigan Special Hockey Association is starting a special hockey program in West Michigan. Players over the age of five, girls and boys, with developmental disabilities are invited to come and get free on ice instruction and structured game experience. Equipment is provided.
Counties:
Kent
Kent