Nonprofit directory
Organizations across Michigan working on accessibility, disability services, advocacy, and inclusion. 121 organizations listed.
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121 organizations
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Alzheimer's Assoc. — Michigan Chapter
Southfield · Southeast MI
Dementia/Alzheimer's support, care services, education & research statewide
- Physical disabilities
- Education
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Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living
Ann Arbor · Southeast MI
Washtenaw & Livingston counties; advocacy, IL skills, peer support, transition
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Arc Downriver, Inc.
Wyandotte · Southeast MI
Downriver Wayne County communities; DD advocacy & services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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Arc Gogebic
Wakefield · Upper Peninsula
Gogebic County UP; DD advocacy
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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Artists Creating Together (Grand Rapids)
Grand Rapids · West MI
Art experiences for people with disabilities ages 16+; painting, sculpture, jewelry & more
- Arts & culture
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Asppire (Asperger's/Autism)
Lansing · Central MI
Employment, housing, social skills for people with Asperger's/high-functioning autism
- Autism
- Employment & vocational
- Housing & accessibility
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Association for Children's Mental Health (ACMH)
Lansing · Central MI
Resources & advocacy for children/youth with mental, emotional & behavioral disorders
- Mental health
- Advocacy & policy
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Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM)
Southfield · Southeast MI
Statewide autism advocacy; MiNavigator, employment, sensory-friendly programming
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
- +1 more
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Autism Society of Greater Detroit (ASGD)
Southeast MI
SE Michigan; info/referral, support groups, Walk for Autism, adult social groups
- Autism
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Autism Society of Oakland County (ASOC)
Southeast MI
Oakland County; advocacy, community inclusion, family support programs
- Autism
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
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Autism Support of Kent County (ASK)
Grand Rapids · West MI
Kent County; social groups K–12 & adults, family events, first-responder training
- Autism
- Education
- Family & caregiver support
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Autism Support of Michigan (ASM)
Bannister · Central MI
Statewide autism support; self-determination, advocacy, family education; local chapter finder
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Braille & Talking Book Library (Michigan)
Lansing · Central MI
Free Braille, large print & audio materials for Michigan residents who are print-disabled
- Blind / low vision
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Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI)
Brighton · Southeast MI
Statewide; TBI support, education, advocacy, helpline & resource connection
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
- +1 more
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Camp Fish Tales
Standish · Central MI
67-acre accessible camp for all disabilities, all ages; fishing, boating, archery, year-round respite
- Recreation & sports
- Family & caregiver support
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Camp SkyWild (NorthStar Reach)
Pinckney · Southeast MI
Overnight & family camps for children with autism (ages 7–17)
- Recreation & sports
- Family & caregiver support
- Autism
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Camp Sunshine (Easterseals West Michigan)
West MI
4-day sessions for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities
- Recreation & sports
- Family & caregiver support
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Capital Area CIL / Disability Network Capital Area
Lansing · Central MI
Ingham, Clinton, Eaton & Shiawassee counties; full independent living services
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
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Capital Area Down Syndrome Assoc. (CADSA)
East Lansing · Central MI
Mid-Michigan; resources, education, advocacy, parent support for DS community
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Advocacy & policy
- +1 more
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Challenge Mountain Adaptive Sports
Auburn Hills · Southeast MI
Adaptive alpine skiing; year-round outdoor programs for physical & cognitive disabilities
- Recreation & sports
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Community Living Services (CLS)
Wayne · Southeast MI
Supports adults with developmental disabilities in SE Michigan communities
- Developmental disabilities
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DeafBlind Central (Central Michigan University)
Mt. Pleasant · Central MI
Free year-round training & resources for families/professionals supporting DeafBlind students birth–26
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Blind / low vision
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Detroit Area Agency for the Deaf (DAAD)
Southeast MI
Advocacy, interpreting & social services for Deaf community in Metro Detroit
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Advocacy & policy
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disAbility Connections (Jackson)
Jackson · Southeast MI
Jackson & surrounding counties; advocacy, accessibility assessments, IL services
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Disability Network / Lakeshore
Holland · West MI
Allegan & Ottawa counties; IL services, accessibility advocacy, community education
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Disability Network / Michigan — Housing Initiative
Lansing · Central MI
Statewide housing modification advocacy; CIL home modification consulting services
- Housing & accessibility
- Advocacy & policy
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Disability Network / Michigan (DN/M)
Lansing · Central MI
Umbrella org for Michigan's 15 Centers for Independent Living; statewide advocacy & policy
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Independent living
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Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM)
Troy · Southeast MI
Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola counties
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
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Disability Network Mid-Michigan (DNMM)
Midland · Central MI
12 mid-Michigan counties; advocacy, IL skills, peer support, transition services
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Disability Network Northern Michigan
Gaylord · Northern MI
Northern MI: Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, Otsego & 14 additional northern counties
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
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Disability Network Southwest Michigan — Benton Harbor
St. Joseph · West MI
Berrien, Cass & Van Buren counties; IL services, outdoor recreation advocacy
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- +1 more
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Disability Network Southwest Michigan — Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo · West MI
Kalamazoo & Branch counties; IL services, community education
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Education
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Disability Network Wayne County
Detroit · Southeast MI
Wayne County; IL services, peer support, transition, advocacy
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Disability Network West Michigan
Muskegon · West MI
Muskegon, Mason, Oceana, Newaygo counties; accessible K–12 recreation programs
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Education
- +1 more
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Disability Rights Michigan (DRM)
Lansing · Central MI
Federally authorized protection & advocacy; legal rights for all disability types statewide
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Legal & disability rights
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Down Syndrome Assoc. of NW Michigan
Traverse City · Northern MI
NW Michigan; family support, education, advocacy for DS community
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Advocacy & policy
- +1 more
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Down Syndrome Assoc. of West Michigan (DSAWM)
Grand Rapids · West MI
West Michigan; First Call Network for new parents, community programs, advocacy
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Advocacy & policy
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Down Syndrome Guild of SE Michigan
Royal Oak · Southeast MI
SE Michigan; community events, advocacy, family resources for DS
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Advocacy & policy
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Down Syndrome Support Team
Saline · Southeast MI
SE Michigan; peer support, family resources for DS community
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
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Easterseals Michigan
Auburn Hills · Southeast MI
Early intervention, adult day, employment, assistive tech, Miracle League
- Developmental disabilities
- Assistive technology
- Employment & vocational
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Easterseals Miracle League of Michigan
Southfield · Southeast MI
Michigan's first adaptive baseball field (est. 2004); physical & cognitive disabilities
- Recreation & sports
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Ele's Place (Grief support for bereaved children)
Lansing · Central MI
Free grief support programs for bereaved children & teens; Ann Arbor & Lansing locations
- Mental health
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Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Southfield · Southeast MI
Statewide; seizure disorder education, support, advocacy, wellness programs
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
- +1 more
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Families Exploring Down Syndrome (FEDS)
Sterling Heights · Southeast MI
Macomb/NE Metro Detroit; family support & education for DS community
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Education
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GiGi's Playhouse Detroit
Southfield · Southeast MI
Free therapeutic & educational programs for all ages with Down syndrome
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
- Education
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Great Lakes ADA Center
1640 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608 (serves MI)
Regional ADA technical assistance, training & resources for Michigan (one of 10 national centers)
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment
Lansing · Central MI
ABA therapy; community inclusion; treatment & research
- Autism
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Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind (GDABVI)
Detroit · Southeast MI
SE Michigan; rehabilitation, employment, assistive tech for blind/visually impaired
- Blind / low vision
- Assistive technology
- Employment & vocational
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Huntington's Disease Society — Michigan
Statewide
HD family support, social work services, research advocacy statewide
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
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Indian Trails Camp / IKUS Life Enrichment
Rodney · West MI
Overnight camps for youth & adults with physical disabilities; adaptive recreation; respite
- Recreation & sports
- Family & caregiver support
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KultureCity Michigan Network
Statewide
Certifies sensory-inclusive venues; free app to locate sensory features at 550+ locations
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Leader Dogs for the Blind
Rochester Hills · Southeast MI
Free guide dog training & O&M services; Michigan-based; national reach since 1939
- Blind / low vision
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Liberty Hill Housing Corp
Southeast MI
Accessible, affordable housing for people with disabilities in SE Michigan
- Housing & accessibility
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Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM)
Lansing · Central MI
Mental health advocacy, public education & policy statewide; longest-running MI mental health org
- Mental health
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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MI-UCP (Michigan United Cerebral Palsy)
Lansing · Central MI
Statewide; advocacy, assistive tech, employment, housing for all disabilities; 75 yrs
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Developmental disabilities
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Michigan Ability Partners
Ann Arbor · Southeast MI
Housing & employment for people with disabilities & veterans (Washtenaw, Wayne, Jackson)
- Housing & accessibility
- Employment & vocational
- Arts & culture
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Michigan Adaptive Sports (MAS / Move United)
Statewide
Year-round adaptive sports clinics; all disabilities, all ages; skiing to tennis
- Recreation & sports
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Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility
Statewide
Cultural venue accessibility; connects arts orgs with best practices for disability inclusion
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Arts & culture
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Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF)
Lansing · Central MI
Parent Training & Information Center; families of children with disabilities birth–26
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
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Michigan Autism Program (MAP — state)
Lansing · Central MI
MDHHS program supporting individuals with autism & families statewide
- Autism
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Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
Detroit · Southeast MI
State agency: vocational rehab, IL services, education for blind & visually impaired
- Blind / low vision
- Employment & vocational
- Education
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Michigan Coalition for Deaf & Hard of Hearing (MICHDHH)
Lansing · Central MI
Statewide networking, advocacy & info sharing for Deaf/HH community
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Advocacy & policy
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Michigan DDI (Wayne State UCEDD)
Detroit · Southeast MI
Wayne State Univ. center; research, training & community services for DD
- Developmental disabilities
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Michigan Depression and Bipolar Alliance
Statewide
Peer support groups, education & advocacy for depression & bipolar disorders
- Mental health
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Michigan Dept of Civil Rights — DODDBHH
Lansing · Central MI
State Division on Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing; advocacy, resources, services
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Advocacy & policy
- Blind / low vision
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC)
Lansing · Central MI
State council funding innovation & advocacy for people with developmental disabilities
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
East Lansing · Central MI
Grassroots advocacy; assistive technology lending libraries statewide; disability pride
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Assistive technology
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Michigan Foundation for the Blind
Lansing · Central MI
Financial assistance & resources for blind/visually impaired Michiganders
- Blind / low vision
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Michigan Lupus Foundation
Southfield · Southeast MI
Lupus education, support groups, patient assistance & advocacy statewide
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Michigan Parents of the Visually Impaired (MPVI)
Southeast MI
Support & resources for families of children who are blind or visually impaired
- Blind / low vision
- Family & caregiver support
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Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Bingham Farms · Southeast MI
Parkinson's support groups, education, caregiver resources, research advocacy
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS)
Lansing · Central MI
State vocational rehab; employment prep & job placement for people with disabilities
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
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Michigan School for the Deaf (MSD)
Flint · Central MI
Statewide education & outreach for Deaf/HH students
- Deaf / hard of hearing
- Education
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Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MiSILC)
Lansing · Central MI
State planning council; people with disabilities advocating for inclusion & accessibility
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Independent living
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Michigan Track Chair Program (DNR)
Lansing · Central MI
All-terrain wheelchair loans at 30+ state parks; largest program in any U.S. state park system
- Recreation & sports
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Mid-Michigan Autism Association (MMAA)
Central MI
Mid-Michigan; autism & developmental disability programming, community resources
- Autism
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MORC Inc. (Metro Detroit)
Warren · Southeast MI
Long-term supports for physical & developmental disabilities; SE Michigan
- Developmental disabilities
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MS Society — Michigan Chapter
Southfield · Southeast MI
Multiple sclerosis support, research funding, advocacy, programs statewide
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Developmental disabilities
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Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA — Michigan)
Statewide
Neuromuscular disease services, research, summer camp, clinical care statewide
- Physical disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
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Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park
North Muskegon · West MI
Universally accessible luge, adaptive zip line, adaptive ski/sled/ice bikes year-round
- Recreation & sports
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NAMI Michigan
Lansing · Central MI
Mental health advocacy, education, support groups statewide; 40+ local affiliates
- Mental health
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
Ann Arbor · Southeast MI
Kidney disease education, support & advocacy; Michigan-specific programming
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Northern Michigan Adaptive Sports (NMAS)
Northern MI
Adaptive skiing, water sports & recreation in northern Michigan
- Recreation & sports
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NorthStar Reach
Pinckney · Southeast MI
Free medical camps for children & adults with serious health conditions; fully accessible
- Recreation & sports
- Family & caregiver support
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On My Own of Michigan
Lansing · Central MI
Independence skill-building for adults with developmental disabilities
- Autism
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Paralyzed Veterans of America — Great Lakes Chapter
Detroit · Southeast MI
Veterans with spinal cord injury/disease; benefits, advocacy, accessible sports
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Recreation & sports
- +1 more
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Residential Opportunities Inc. (ROI)
Monroe · Southeast MI
Monroe/SE Michigan; residential & day services for adults with developmental disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
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RIM (Reimagine Life) Foundation
Southeast MI
Adaptive recreation & therapeutic programming; partners with Oakland County Parks
- Recreation & sports
- Arts & culture
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Sickle Cell Disease Association of America — Michigan
Detroit · Southeast MI
Sickle cell disease education, support, research & advocacy in Michigan
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
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Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI)
Mt. Pleasant · Central MI
Sports training & competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities; 100+ programs
- Developmental disabilities
- Recreation & sports
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Spina Bifida Association of Greater Michigan
Kalamazoo · West MI
Statewide; spina bifida support, resources, advocacy, camp scholarships
- Physical disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Education
- +2 more
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St. Clair County DS Support Group
Port Huron · Southeast MI
St. Clair County; family support & community connection for DS
- Developmental disabilities
- Family & caregiver support
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The Arc Allegan County
Allegan · West MI
Allegan County; DD advocacy & support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc Arenac Area
Standish · Central MI
Arenac County; DD advocacy & support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc Community Advocates (Kalamazoo)
Kalamazoo · West MI
Kalamazoo County; DD advocacy, employment, residential supports
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
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The Arc Dearborn
Dearborn · Southeast MI
Dearborn & Dearborn Heights; advocacy, respite, recreational programs
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
- +1 more
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The Arc Detroit
Detroit · Southeast MI
Detroit, Highland Park & Hamtramck; DD advocacy & support services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc Grosse Pointe-Harper Woods
Grosse Pointe Woods · Southeast MI
Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods; DD advocacy, family support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
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The Arc Kent County
Grand Rapids · West MI
Kent County; DD advocacy, residential & employment support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
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The Arc Livingston
Brighton · Southeast MI
Livingston County; DD advocacy & services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc Michigan
Lansing · Central MI
Statewide advocacy for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities; 30+ local chapters
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
- Developmental disabilities
- +1 more
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The Arc Northern Michigan
Traverse City · Northern MI
24 northern LP counties; DD advocacy & family support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Family & caregiver support
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The Arc of Bay County
Bay City · Central MI
Bay County; DD advocacy, day & residential services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Calhoun County
Battle Creek · West MI
Calhoun County; DD advocacy & support services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Central Michigan
Mt. Pleasant · Central MI
Isabella, Mecosta, Clare & Osceola counties; DD advocacy & services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Macomb County
Clinton Township · Southeast MI
Macomb County; residential, employment, day services for people with DD
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
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The Arc of Mid-Michigan
Owosso · Central MI
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham & Shiawassee counties
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Midland
Midland · Central MI
Midland County; DD advocacy, residential & community services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Northwest Wayne County
Canton · Southeast MI
Canton & NW Wayne County; advocacy, housing, employment for people with DD
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
- +1 more
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The Arc of Oakland County
Troy · Southeast MI
Oakland County; advocacy, housing, employment, family support for people with DD
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
- +2 more
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The Arc of St. Clair County
Port Huron · Southeast MI
St. Clair County; advocacy & DD services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of the Lakeshore (Muskegon/Ottawa)
Muskegon · West MI
Muskegon & Ottawa counties; DD advocacy & services
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Arc of Western Wayne County
Westland · Southeast MI
Westland, Wayne, Inkster, Belleville, Romulus; DD services & advocacy
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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The Family Hope Foundation (SE Michigan)
Southeast MI
Financial support & resources for SE Michigan families of children with autism
- Autism
- Family & caregiver support
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The Mon-Arc of Monroe
Monroe · Southeast MI
Monroe County; DD advocacy, residential, employment
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
- Employment & vocational
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UCP of Metropolitan Detroit
Southfield · Southeast MI
SE Michigan; information, referral & services for people with all disabilities
- Developmental disabilities
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Upper Peninsula CIL (UPCIL)
Hancock · Upper Peninsula
Entire Upper Peninsula; IL services, advocacy, accessibility, peer support
- Independent living
- Cross-disability
- Advocacy & policy
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Van Buren Arc
West MI
Van Buren County; DD advocacy; contact Arc Michigan for current details
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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VSA Michigan (Very Special Arts)
Statewide
Arts & disability inclusion programming; Kennedy Center VSA affiliate
- Arts & culture
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Washtenaw Assoc. for Community Advocacy (WACA)
Ann Arbor · Southeast MI
Washtenaw County Arc chapter; DD advocacy & guardianship support
- Developmental disabilities
- Advocacy & policy
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West Michigan Miracle League (WMML)
Grand Rapids · West MI
Fully accessible baseball for children/teens with disabilities; spring & fall seasons
- Recreation & sports