Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the top global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF conducts advocacy efforts, funds research initiatives, provides medical information, daily life (diet, exercise, school, etc.) impacts, treatment information, information on health insurance, peer support, various toolkits, and other resources.
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Exalta Health

Medical, vision, dental, behavioral and spiritual care services offered at this community clinic. Pediatric services available including developmental screenings at well child check appointments. Assistance applying for health insurance/sliding fee scale available for those who qualify.
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Cuidados de salud medicos, dentales, sicológicos y espirituales al servicio de la comunidad. Servicios de pediatría disponibles, incluyendo evaluaciones del desarrollo durante consultas medicas de rutina. Asistencia postulando para seguros de salud (medicaid) y escalas de descuento disponibles para las personas que califican.
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Hispanic Center of Western Michigan

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, a non-profit organization serving the needs of the Latino and broader community, strives to provide an avenue for education and openness to promote discussion of the distinctions and values of different nationalities and cultures.
They focus on the common thread that unites all people: a desire for understanding and respecting our differences. The way they do this is by advocating for the dignity of every individual, providing access to services that create equity, and investing in relationships within community, to ensure that the services continue to impact lives.
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El Centro Hispano del Oeste de Michigan, una organización sin fines de lucro que existe para responder a las necesidades de la comunidad latina y demás comunidades afines, esforzan por proveer una vía de acceso para la educación que promueva el diálogo sobre las diferencias y valores de las diversas nacionalidades y culturas. El Centro también se enfoca en el común denominador que une a todas las personas: el deseo por la comprensión y el respeto de nuestras diferencias. Creen que esta experiencia humana en común nos conecta a todos.
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Military Families Special Needs Parent Toolkit

The Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Tool Kit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared toward helping military families with children with special needs navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements.
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10 Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Planning For A Loved One With Special Needs

A 2014 guide from the Academy of Special Needs Planners. Information on the most common mistakes made by family members when doing estate planning when they have a loved one with special health care needs. The information in this guide should not be considered legal advice. While they strive to provide as detailed, reliable and understandable legal information as possible in the Guides, it cannot substitute for an attorney applying the law and years of experience to a particular client situation. Readers are urged to use the Guide as background material and to consult with an experienced attorney before taking action.
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Focus on People with Disabilities Toolkit Companion Guide to Your Money, Your Goals

The guide was developed with the support of people with disabilities and organizations that serve the disability community and complements the Your Money, Your Goals financial empowerment tools. At its core is the idea that everyone has a right to control their own money and make their own financial decisions. The guide contains tips, information, tools, and skill-building resources for people with disabilities and organizations that serve the disability community. It has been updated to align with the recently released version of the Your Money, Your Goals toolkit.
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Advocacy ATLAS (Accessible Tools for Leadership and Advocacy Success)

The online Advocacy ATLAS is a toolkit created by Genetic Alliance, Parent to Parent USA, and Family Voices that provides individuals with special healthcare needs and their families with tools and strategies to advocate for whatever they may need. Resources are grouped by category on the Advocacy ATLAS landing page. Simply click one of the ten topic areas to get started browsing accessible tools! Their Facebook can be accessed at: https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgeneticalliance.org%2Fadvocacy-atlas&t=Advocacy%20ATLAS
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization that provides programs and services impacting those affected by muscular dystrophy. MDA provides Care Centers located throughout the U.S. , which offers appointments to access expert care, clinical trials and to connect with the MDA community. MDA also provides family seminars, has an online resource center, conducts a summer camp for kids impacted by muscular dystrophy, funds research, and provides information on neuromuscular disease
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Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan

The Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan strives to improve the quality of life for all people affected by hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, other coagulation disorders, and related complications. The Foundation provides resource information, medical identification tags, scholarships, information and referral, and emergency financial assistance.
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