Children’s Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA)

The Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke Association (CHASA) provides information for those newly diagnosed, a support community, information on medical issues and treatment, information on living, school and sports and resources such as grants and scholarships.
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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides information on cystic fibrosis, information on obtaining financial support, medical care information, research information, daily living and transition information, assistance services, advocacy, and community support.
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La Fundación de Fibrosis Quística proporciona información sobre fibrosis quística. Tienen información sobre cómo obtener ayuda financiero, asistencia médica, investigación, la vida diaria y la transición, servicios de asistencia, abogacía y apoyo comunitario.
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Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan

The Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan website provides information on Down Syndrome, various programs and support, workshops, financial assistance, and various resource information (financial, medical, therapy, transition, educational, etc.)
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Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is a national organization dedicated to awareness, advocacy, research and information about autism. Their website has extensive tools and resources for families and professionals regarding all aspects of living with autism.
Some parts of the website are in Spanish and they have a large resource guide. They also have a dedicated Spanish language toll-free number.
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Autism Speaks es una organización nacional dedicada al conocimiento, la promoción, la investigación y la información sobre el autismo. Su sitio web cuenta con amplios instrumentos y recursos para familias y profesionales en todos los aspectos de la vida con autismo.
Algunas partes del sitio web están en español y tienen una gran guía de recursos. También tienen un número para llamar gratuitamente dedicado solo al español
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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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Gigi’s Playhouse

Gigi's Playhouse changes lives through consistent delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model. Programs include gross and fine motor skills, developmental, fitness, and speech & language; free one-on-one tutoring in literacy and math, and adult programs. Gigi's Playhouse has locations across the US, and has a Southfield location.
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Envision Center

Envision Center is an organization providing services to individuals with Autism and their families. Services include Assertive Community Treatment, housing, employment, crisis, case management, outpatient behavioral, youth services, peer supports and mentors and substance abuse.
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Disability Network Southwest Michigan

Disability Network Southwest Michigan provides advocacy, education, peer support, information and referral, transition and independent living services to individuals with disabilities. Offices in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph.

Down Syndrome Guild of Southeast Michigan

Organization providing programs for new and expectant parents, recreation programs, social programs, and employment programs for residents of Southeast Michigan. The website also provides resource information (including a medical directory and education).