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Local Resources

Looking for help and information? We have compiled a list of local resources that may be of assistance to you. Please note that UCP Michigan does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the referenced organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy of the information contained on the destination server, but offers this information as a service to our visitors.

Aging Information

BenefitsCheckUp

Assistive Technology

Alternatives in Motion

Artificial Language Laboratory

ATXChange

Disabled Dealer Great Lakes

Institute on Communication and Inclusion

Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund

Michigan's Integrated Technology Supports

Sensafloat Swimming Supports

Camps

Able Abe's Awesome Summer Camp

Bay Cliff Health Camp

Camp Bold Eagle

Camp Discovery Epilepsy

Camp Midicha

Trail's Edge Camp

Child Development

Conductive Learning Center

My Child Without Limits

Disability Advocacy & Awareness

Arc Michigan

Developmental Disabilities Institute

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc.

Student Advocacy Center

The Arc of the United States

Education

Early On

Family-to-Family Health Information & Education Center

Michigan Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services

We Connect Now- for college students

Employment

Michigan Rehabilitation Services

Michigan Works

Michigan Employment Loan Fund

Peckham

We Connect Now- for college students

Funding Sources

ATXChange

Children's Waiver Program

Family Support Subsidy Program.

Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund

Michigan Employment Loan Fund

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Michigan

Home Care

Seniors Are Special Home Care LLC

Home Modifications

Home Management Company LLC

Healthcare

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy & Developmental Medicine

Cerebral Palsy Comprehensive Care at the University of Michigan

Cerebral Palsy Program at the University of Michigan

Children's Special Health Care Services

Detroit Institute for Children

Family-to-Family Health Information & Education Center

MIChild

Miles for Special Smiles

Shriner's Hospital for Children

Housing

Center for Financial Health

Inclusion

Inclusive 4-H

Independent Living

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living

Blue Water Center for Independent Living

Capital Area Center for Independent Living

Disability Advocates of Kent County

Disability Connection- West Michigan

disAbility Connections

Disability Network Michigan

Disability Network Oakland and Macomb

Disability Network of Mid-Michigan

Disability Network Southwest Michigan

Disability Network/Lakeshore

Disability Network/Northern Michigan

Disability Network/Wayne County- Detroit

Michigan Family Support Initiative

Monroe Center for Independent Living

Superior Alliance for Independent Living

The Disability Network

Legal

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Michigan Department of Community Health, Recipients Rights Office

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy

Medicaid

Medicaid: Our Neighbors, Our Communities

The Medicaid Reference Desk

Oral Health and Dentistry

Michigan Oral Health Program Directory

Pets

Animal Meals on Wheels

For Better Independence Assistance Dogs

Pet Support Services Michigan

Recreation

Community Inclusive Recreation

DNR Accessible Recreation Opportunities Brochure

Detroit Yoshinkan Aikido

No More Sidelines

Therapeutic Riding Stables

Research

Adapted Cognitive Assessment Lab (ACAL) at U of M

Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation

Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research

Service Animals

Paws With a Cause

Sports

Michigan Adaptive Sports

Michigan Victory Games

Power Soccer

Wheelchair Hockey League of Michigan

Support Groups

Aktion Club- Disability Advocates of Kent County

Aktion Club- Macomb Academy

Aktion Club- Monroe CIL

Family Support Network

The Cerebral Palsy (CP) Group

UCP Detroit Support Group

Taxes

Northwest Initiative

Therapy

Children's Therapy Corner

The DIC/Abilities Center

The Variety FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic & Performing Arts

Other Helpful Resources

Understanding Cerebral Palsy
In-depth guide to cerebral palsy from the My Child Without Limits web site including causes, diagnosis and classification, differential diagnoses, common health problems and treatments.

Cerebral Palsy Quick Facts
UCP's fact sheet on cerebral palsy including statistics, risk factors, and effects.

CDC's Disability and Health Resources
This web site provides resources for people with disabilities to stay well, be active, and be a part of the community.

Autism Society of Michigan: http://www.autism-mi.org/calendar_events 
 

Capital Area Down Syndrome: http://cadsa.org  for upcoming events

Holt Kiwanis Bowling- Metro Bowl. 5141 MLK, Lansing. Every other Saturday, 9:30 am, October through March. Call 517-977-0321 for more information.

 

Learning to Ride a Bike: www.losethetrainingwheels.org  This organization travels all over the United States and does week long camps to teach children with special needs to ride a two wheel bike. Find out where they are going on the website.

Michigan State University: Department of Kinesiology/College of Education

IM Sports Circle, George V Harnick- 517-355-4730. Weekly swim and gym sessions with MSU Kinesiology majors. Must sign up each semester; there is a cost, and it is open for both kids and adults. 
 

Mid Michigan Autism Association - for a list of events go to www.midmichiganautism.org