ADULT

Adult - Transition & Job Placement

Agency:CareerMatrix.com
Phone: 888-977-5627/616-241-1638; Fax: 616-241-0010
Address: Corporate Offices, 1514 Wealthy St SE, Suite 258, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Contact:
Information: Assisting individuals with employment barriers by providing assessment, training, and
placement services.
E-Mail: info@careermatrix.com or dennish@careermatrix.com
Website: www.careermatrix.com

Agency: Cass Valley Enterprises (CVE)
Phone: 989-672-3085; Fax: 989-672-4261
Address: 1342 Prospect Ave., Caro, MI 48723
Contact:
Information: Assist people with disabilities in finding and keeping competitive jobs in their communities
E-Mail: rlbrown@tbhs.net
Website: http://cassvalleyent.org



Agency: Crossroads Industries
Phone: 877-982-7677 / 989-732-1233
Address: PO Box 553, Gaylord, MI 49734 or 525 Edelweiss Village Pkwy, Gaylord, 49735
Contact:
Information: We enable challenged people to work! Contributing to the social good with expertise in labor intensive work
E-Mail: wmarshall@crossroadsindustries.com
Website: http://crossroadsindustries.com



Agency:Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Phone: 800-669-3362 (Voice); 800-800-3302 (TTY); 513-489-8692 (Fax)
Address: Publications Distribution Center; PO Box 12549; Cincinnati, OH 45212-0549
Contact:
Information: Provide information on discrimination in the workplace.
E-Mail:
Website: www.eeoc.gov

Agency: Gateway
Phone: 269-465-6653 (for Lori); 269-471-2897 (for main office); Fax: 269-471-2901
Address: 201 Sylvester St, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Contact: Lori Anderson
Information: Their mission is to improve the quality of life and level of independence of individual with significant barriers through vocational opportunities and other supports. Gateway is a non-profit organization which assists people with vocational disabilities to reach their highest level of vocational potential. Gateway provides services to persons with barriers to employment through transition employment and direct placement service.
E-Mail: landerson@gatewayvro.com
Website: www.gatewayvro.com



Agency: HEATH Resource Center
Phone: 800-544-3284 / 202-973-0904 (Voice or TTY); 202-973-0908 (Fax)
Address: The George Washington University; 2121 K St. NW, Suite 220; Washington DC 20037
Contact:
Information: National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
Serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities
E-Mail: askheath@gwu.edu
Website: www.heath.gwu.edu



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Career Initiative Center
Phone: 313-961-3600; Fax:313-961-2660
Address: 2051 Rosa Parks Blvd., Suite 10, Detroit, MI 48216
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Detroit Facility
Phone: 313-833-8100 (Voice); 313-833-8321 (TTY); 313-833-3393 (Fax)
Address: 4250 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201-1892
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Detroit's Work Place - North
Phone: 313-873-7321 (Voice); 313-873-7315 (TTY); 313-873-7360 (Fax)
Address: 707 West Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Detroit's Work Place - South
Phone: 313-962-9675 (Voice); 313-962-5087 (TTY); 313-962-4884 (Fax)
Address: 455 West Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Macomb Office
Phone: 586-573-0200; Fax: 586-294-2642
Address: 31950 Little Mack, Suite A, Roseville, MI 48066
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - One Stop Career Center
Phone: 313-628-2270; Fax: 313-628-2276
Address: 1641 Porter St., Detroit, MI 48216-1935
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - Southfield
Phone: 248-559-5000 (Voice); 248-559-5145 (TTY); 248-559-0773 (Fax)
Address: 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076-2063
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Jewish Vocational Service - West Bloomfield
Phone: 248-661-8100; Fax: 248-661-4770
Address: 6600 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Contact:
Information: Nonprofit org that provides state of the art programs & services throughout metro Detroit on a non-sectarian basis
E-Mail: info@jvsdet.org
Website: www.jvsdet.org



Agency: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Phone: 800-526-7234 (Voice or TTY); Fax: 304-293-5407
Address: PO Box 6080, Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
Contact:
Information: A free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities by: 1) providing individualized worksite accommodations solutions, 2) providing technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation, and 3) educating callers about self-employment options.
E-Mail: jan@jan.wvu.edu
Website: www.jan.wvu.edu



Agency: Lamphere Center
Phone: 248-589-3155
Address: 29685 Tawas, Madison Heights, MI
Contact: Sheila Shuler or Joe Foster
Information: Federally licensed work activities center, packaging, assembling, folding, sorting, collating
E-Mail:
Website: www.lamphere.k12.mi.us Then click on “schools” to find the Lamphere Center



Agency:Michigan Association of Rehabilitation Organizations (MARO)
Phone: 517-484-5588; Fax (517) 484-5411
Address: P.O. Box 16218, Lansing, MI 48901
Contact:
Information: A network of organizations that create opportunities for people with barriers to community access and employment.
E-Mail:
Website: www.maro.org



Agency: Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Phone: 877-901-7360 (voice or TTY)
Address: 11611 W. Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
Contact:
Information: MCTI’s mission is to provide vocational and technical training and support services to prepare Michigan citizens with disabilities for employment in today's competitive job market.
E-Mail: hartd1@michigan.gov
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov and search for “MCTI”



Agency: Michigan Commission for the Blind Vocational Rehabilitation/Deaf Blind Unit
Phone: 800-292-4200/517-373-2062 (Voice); 517-373-4025 (TDD/TTY);
517-335-5140 (Fax)
Address: 201 N. Washington Square, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 30652, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Patrick Cannon (Director)
Information: Training (sign language, orientation, mobility), Consultation, Job Placement, Transition Services, In-Service Presentations, Intervenor Program (provide one- on-one service)
E-Mail: cannonp@state.mi.us
Website: www.michigan.gov and search for “MCB Deafblind”



Agency: Michigan Department of Career Development
Phone: 866-694-6257 (Voice or TTY)
Address: 201 N. Washington Square, Victor Office Center, 7th Floor, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information: Provides information about finding a job, research and reports, and career preparation, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdcd



Agency: Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Phone: 800-605-6722/517-373-3390 (Voice) or 888-605-6722 (TTY)
Address: Executive Office,Jaye N. Balthazar, State Director, 201 N. Washington Sq, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 30010, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Robert Davis (Director)
Information: If you, or someone you know, has a disability and wants to find a meaningful career, MRS is here to help. Each year, more than 7,000 Michigan residents with disabilities are assisted into jobs through MRS services. Helps people with disabilities go to work, helps people with disabilities who are working enter the mainstream of society
E-Mail: davisr1@michigan.gov
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov/mdcd



Agency: Michigan Works! Bay City
Phone: 989-667-0500/800-285-9675; Fax: 989-684-7920
Address: 4061 N. Euclid, Bay City, MI 48708
Contact:
Information: public job referral agency governed by a workforce development board
E-Mail:
Website: www.michiganworks.com



Agency: Michigan Works! Midland
Phone: 989-631-3073/800-285-9675; Fax: 989-631-3990
Address: 1409 Washington, Midland, MI 48642
Contact:
Information: public job referral agency governed by a workforce development board
E-Mail:
Website: www.michiganworks.com



Agency: Michigan Works! Saginaw (Bay Rd.)
Phone: 989-249-5232/800-285-9675; Fax: 989-249-5250
Address: 3875 Bay Road, Saginaw, MI 48603
Contact:
Information: public job referral agency governed by a workforce development board
E-Mail:
Website: www.michiganworks.com



Agency: Michigan Works! Saginaw (Johnson Rd.)
Phone: 989-776-1511/800-285-9675; Fax: 989-755-8758
Address: 614 Johnson, Saginaw, MI 48607
Contact:
Information: public job referral agency governed by a workforce development board
E-Mail:
Website: www.michiganworks.com



Agency: National Center for Personnel Preparation in Spec. Ed. At Minority Institutions
Phone: 866-323-7648; Fax: 312-996-1427
Address: Univ. of Illinois at Chicago; 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd; (M/C947), Room 651; Chicago, IL 60608
Contact:
Information: The Monarch Center was established to improve results for students with disabilities through (1) promoting the participation of minority institutions of higher education (MIHEs) in IDEA personnel preparation grant competitions in special education and related services, and (2) supporting MIHE faculty in these disciplines in their continuing activities to recruit, retain, and prepare highly qualified personnel.
E-Mail: monarch@uic.edu
Website: www.monarchcenter.org

Agency: National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)
Phone: 716-475-6631; Fax: 716-475-7424
Address: 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Rochester, NY 14623
Contact:
Information: NTID is a college of the Rochester Institute of Technology and the world’s largest technological college for students who are deaf (post-secondary).
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.ntid.rit.edu



Agency: National Transition Network
Phone: 612-624-6300; Fax: 612-624-9344
Address: Institute of Community Integration, University of Minn, 102 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Information: The Institute's focus is on developing strategies and resources that strengthen the ability of agencies, programs, and organizations to provide quality services and supports for persons with disabilities. Info on One-Stop Workforce Centers and Transition-Age Youth with Disabilities.
E-Mail: info@icimail.educaiton.umn.edu
Website: http://ici.umn.edu



Agency: PEPNet-Midwest
Phone: 414-229-2343 (Voice); 866-326-4657 (Videophone)
Address: St. Paul College; 235 Marshall Avenue; St. Paul, MN 55102
Contact:
Information: PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities. PEPNet's national outreach is coordinated through its four regional centers. At the local level, each state's contact person is the gateway to the shared knowledge and best practices of the four regions. PEPNet regional centers work collaboratively to provide a broad variety of best practices & resources where and when you need them to enhance educational opportunities.
E-Mail: bambi.reihl@pepnet.org (Michigan Outreach Specialist)
Website: http://pepnet.org


Agency:Transition Services Project
Phone: 517-332-3587; Fax: 517-332-3956
Address: 702 Lake Lansing Rd., Suite D., East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact: Terry Ann Williams, Parent Consultant
Information: technical assistance for collaborative transition services
E-Mail: lbradley@mitsp.org
Website:

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ADVOCACY


Advocacy Support

Agency: ADA Center - Great Lakes
Phone: 800-949-4232/312-413-1407 (Voice or TTY); Fax:312-413-1856
Address: Great Lakes ADA & Accessible IT Center, Univ of Illinois/Chicago, 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, 60608-6902
Contact: Robin Jones (Director)
Information: website of cutting edge information on ADA
E-Mail: gldbtac@uic.edu
Website: www.adagreatlakes.org



Agency: The Arc Isabella
Phone: 989-773-8765
Address: P.O. Box 171, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
Contact:
Information: Assure that all individuals who have developmental disabilities are valued and that they and their families can fully participate in and contribute to the community.
E-Mail: arcisabella@power-net.net
Website:



Agency: The Arc Michigan
Phone: 800-292-7851 / 517-487-5426; Fax: 517-487-0303
Address: 1325 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Contact:
Information: A state organization on developmental disabilities. Many counties have a local ARC, call to find the one nearest to you.
E-Mail: director@arcmi.org
Website: www.arcmi.org



Agency: Association for Community Advocacy (ACA.)
Phone: 734-662-1256
Address: N.E.W. Center, 1100 N. Main, Suite 205, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Contact:
Information: Advocates for people w/disabilities, help with IEPs, court systems, & future planning.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency:Citizen’s Alliance to Uphold Special Education (CAUSE)
Phone: 800-221-9105 (Voice or TTY) 517-886-9167 (Voice); 517-886-9366 (Fax)
Address: 6412 Centurion Dr., Suite 130; Lansing, MI 48917
Contact:
Information: Provides free information, referral, support, advocacy, and workshops to parents and professionals working with children with disabilities and special needs.
E-mail: info@causeonline.org
Website: www.causeonline.org



Agency: Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Phone: 541-686-5060 (Voice); 800-284-4740 (TTY); 541-686-5063 (Fax)
Address: Direction Service, Inc.; PO Box 51360; Eugene, OR 97405-0906
Contact:
Information: CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution, encourages the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.
E-Mail: cadre@directionservice.org
Website: www.directionservice.org/cadre



Agency: DEAF C.A.N.! (Deaf Community Advocacy Network)
Phone: 248-332-3323 (TTY); 248-332-3331 (Voice); 248-332-7334 (Fax)
Address: 2111 Orchard Lake Rd. #101, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
Contact:
Information: Community Advocacy Network through United Way; offers Pathways for Parenting which is a video and interactive program for deaf parents.
E-mail: deafcan@prodigy.net
Website: www.deafcan.org



Agency: Disability Network
Phone: 810-742-1800 (Voice); 810-742-7647 (TDD); 810-742-2400 (Fax)
Address: 3600 S Dort Hwy, Suite 54, Flint, MI 48507
Contact: Mike Zelley, President/CEO
Information: The mission of The Disability Network is to realize consumer empowerment, self determination, full inclusion and participation of all people in our communities through independent living philosophy and the unequivocal implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Only for those in Genessee County.
E-Mail: tdn@disnetwork.org
Website: www.disnetwork.org



Agency: Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund ADA Technical Assist. Info Line
Phone: 800-514-0301 (Voice); 800-514-0383 (TDD); 202-307-1198(Fax)
Address: US Dept. Of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Civil Rights Div, Disability Rights Section--NYAV, Washington, D.C. 20530
Contact:
Information: ADA specialists are available to provide ADA information and answers to technical questions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. or on Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).
E-Mail:
Website: www.ada.gov



Agency: Elder Law and Advocacy Section State Bar of MI
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: alternatives to full guardianship for adults
E-Mail:
Website: www.michbar.org - search for elder law

Agency:Mediation Service of NRC
Phone: 313-561-3500; Fax: 313-561-3600
Address:Garrison Place, 19855 W. Outer Drive, Suite 206 - East Building, Dearborn, MI 48124
Contact:
Information: Providing alternative dispute resolution services throughout Wayne County, MI.
E-Mail:
Website: www.mediation-wayne.org

Agency: Mediation Service Provider
Phone: 517-373-4839; Fax: 517-373-8922
Address: State Court Admin Ofc/ Community Dispute Resolution Program, MI Supreme Court/State Court Admin, PO Box 30048, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Douglas VanEpps, Mediation Program Manager
Information:
E-Mail: vanepps@jud.state.mi.us
Website: www.courts.michigan.gov/scao/dispute/odr.htm

Agency: Michigan Council for Exceptional Children
Phone: 734-480-2489
Address: 1117 Thomas Pky W, Lansing, MI 48917
Contact: Dr. Lucian Parshall, Executive Director
Information:
E-Mail: Lucian_Parshall@ameritech.net
Website: www.michiganCEC.org

Agency:Michigan Department of Civil Rights
Phone: 517-335-3165 (Voice); 517-241-1965 (TTY); 517-241-0546 (Fax)
Address: Capitol Tower Building, Suite 800, Lansing, MI 48933
Contact: Harold Core
Information: investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs, etc.
E-Mail: MDCR-INFO@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdcr



Agency: Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
Phone: 517-334-6123 (Voice); 517-334-7354 (TDD); 517-334-7353 (Fax)
Address: Lewis Cass Building, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact: Vendella Collins (Exec.Director)
Information: A group of citizens representing people with physical and/or medical disabilities, family members and professionals that conducts advocacy activities, works to facilitate support services, and organizes Regional Interagency Coordinating Committees to address community living, education and employment issues. Members recognize that persons with disabilities must be included in the mainstream of American society.
E-Mail: collinsve@michigan.gov or vanhornr@michigan.gov
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov/mdch and search for “Developmental Disabilities Council.”



Agency: Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service
Phone: 800-288-5923 (Voice/TTY); 517-487-1755 (Voice); 517-487-0827 (Fax)
Address: MI Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc., 4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500, Lansing, MI 48911-4263
Contact:
Information: Facts about guardianship/promotes, expands and protects the human and legal rights of people by providing them with information and advocacy.
E-mail: molson@mpas.org
WebSite: www.mpas.org



Agency: Parent Support and Advocacy Program
Phone: 734-266-9300
Address: 29240 Buckingham, Suite 10, Livonia, MI 48154
Contact: Jarold A. Adams, MSW
Information: Assists parents of children with developmental disabilities.
Website: http://www.resa.net/earlyon/agency%20program%20profiles/psap.html



Agency: Prader-Willi Syndrome Consultant/Advocate
Phone: 231-832-2247
Address: PO Box 32, Reed City, MI 49677
Contact: Signe Ruddy
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdch Click on “Mental Health”



Agency: Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
Phone: 310-479-3755 / 888-310-9889; Fax: 310-479-3089
Address: 11835 W. Olympic Blvd., #465, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Contact:
Information: Provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.
E-Mail: info@snapinfo.org
Website: www.snapinfo.org



Agency: State Mediation Coordinator
Phone: 517-335-0476; Fax: 517-373-7504
Address: Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services; PO Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: James Rowell, Coordinator
Information:
E-Mail: jrowell@oses.mde.state.mi.us
Website: www.michigan.gov/mde Search for “Mediation”



Agency: Technical Assistance in Data Analysis, Evaluation, and Report preparation
Phone: 301-251-1500; Fax: 301-294-4475
Address: Westat; RA 1210; 1650 Research Blvd.; Rockville, MD 20850
Contact: Kristen Benney (Part B Specialist) or Shafali Srivastava (Part C Specialist)
Information: This web site provides public access to the most recent data about children with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
E-Mail: marshabrauen@westat.com
Website: www.IDEAdata.org


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Assistive Technology

Agency: AbleNet
Phone: 800-322-0956/ 651-294-2200; Fax: 612-379-9143
Address: AbleNet, Inc., 2808 Fairview Ave. North, Roseville, MN 55113-1308
Contact:
Information: AbleNet is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by creating products and ideas that make teaching students with disabilities easy, fun and fulfilling. We believe that all children deserve the tools to help them learn and interact with those around them.
E-Mail:
Website: www.ablenetinc.com

Agency: Assistive Technology of Michigan (ATM)
Phone: 248-348-7161; Fax: 248-348-7131
Address: 47451 Avante Dr., Ste. A Wixom, MI 48187
Contact:
Information: ATM provides services to individuals with physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or learning disabilities who can benefit from technology to help them increase their independence at home, work, or school.
E-Mail: atofmich@juno.com
Website: www.atofmich.com



Agency: Bobby
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: highly regarded web-based tool for analyzing pages for accessibility for those who have disabilities
E-Mail: bobby@watchfire.com
Website: www.cast.org/bobby



Agency: Bookshare.org
Phone: 202-588-8269; Fax: 305-489-2215
Address: The Bentech Initiative, 480 California Ave., Suite 201, Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609
Contact: Brendan Nyhan
Information: has a landmark agreement with O'Reilly and Asssociates to make leading computer books available in accessible formats
E-Mail: brendan@benetech.org
Website: www.bookshare.org



Agency:Center for Information and Technology Accommodation
Phone: 202-501-0202/ 202-501-4906
Address: 1800 F Street NW, Washington DC 20405
Contact: Mary J. Mitchell, Deputy Associate Administrator
Information: nationally recognized model demonstration facility influencing accessible info environments, services, & management practices
E-Mail:
Website: www.itpolicy.gsa.gov/ Click on “IT Access for Persons with Disabilities”



Agency:Clock Mobility
Phone: 800-732-5625
Address: Grand Rapids Office: 6700 Clay Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Lansing Office: 5540 S. Pennsylvania, Suite 7, Lansing, MI 48911
Contact:
Information: Specializes in accessible transportation to those with mobility limitations (e.g. conversions, loading devices, scooters, etc.)
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.clockmobility.com



Agency:Creative Controls, Inc.
Phone: 800-539-7237/ 248-577-9800
Address: 1470 Souter Blvd, Troy, MI 48083-6023
Contact:
Information: Provides modified conventional vehicles to meet the specialized transportation needs of physically challenged individuals providing them with economical products and services of superior quality to meet their current and future needs.
E-Mail:
Website: www.creativecontrolsinc.com



Agency:Discovery Toys
Phone: 800-426-4777
Address:
Contact: Click on “Find a Consultant” for one nearest you
Information: Offers families toys and games that lead to learning. Can search for toys to meet certain developmental goals.
E-Mail: contactdt@discoverytoys.net
Website: www.discoverytoysinc.com



Agency:Enabling Devices
Phone: 800-832-8697
Address: Enabling Devices, 385 Warburton Avenue Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
Contact:
Information: Toys for special children that focus on the needs of children with disabilities.
E-Mail: info@enablingdevices.com
Website: www.enablingdevices.com



Agency: Family Center on Technology and Disability
Phone: 202-884-8068; Fax: 202-884-8441
Address: Academy for Educational Development; 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW, 7th Floor; Washington DC 20009-5721
Contact:
Information: technology
E-Mail: fctd@aed.org
Website: www.fctd.info



Agency: IBM Independence Series Information Center
Phone: 800-426-4832 (Voice); 800-426-4833 (TTY)
Address:
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Innovation Management Group
Phone: 800-889-0987 / 818-346-3581; Fax: 818-346-3973
Address: 22311 Ventura Blvd. Suite 104, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Contact:
Information: assistive technology products (On-screen keyboards and pointing device enhancement utilities)
E-Mail: infor@imgpresents.com
Website: www.imgpresents.com


Agency: Laureate Learning Systems, Inc.
Phone: 800-562-6801
Address: 110 East Spring Street, Winooski, VT 05404-1898
Contact:
Information: Publisher of innovative software specifically designed to improve the lives of children & adults with special needs. Multimedia programs combine superior instructional design with digital speech, engaging graphics and amusing animation.
E-Mail: customer-service@laureatelearning.com
Website: http://www.laureatelearning.com/

Agency: Lekotek
Phone: 800-366-7529
Address: National Lekotek Center: 3204 West Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Contact:
Information: Makes play accessible to children with all types of disabilities.
E-Mail: lekotek@lekotek.org
Website: www.lekotek.org



Agency: Michigan Assistive Technology Clearinghouse (MATCH)
Phone: 517-333-2477/800-760-4600
Address: 780 West Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 200, East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact:
Information: centralized, integrated, statewide assistive technology information system
E-Mail: sysop@match.org
Website: www.match.org



Agency: Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund
Phone: 800-828-2714/517-203-1200
Address: MI Assistive Tech. Fund, c/o UCP Michigan, 3401 E. Saginaw, Suite 216, Lansing, MI 48912
Contact:
Information: any person with a disability who needs assistive technology can apply
E-Mail: miatloanfund@aol.com
Website: www.mi-atlf.org



Agency: Michigan Jobs Commission - TECH 2000
Phone: 517-334-6500 (Voice); 517-334-6499 (TTY)
Address: 3815 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48917
Contact:
Information: works to increase awareness of assistive technology for MI citizens, promotes ready access to assistive tech. Devices, etc.
E-Mail: www.mlbarnes@match.org
Website:



Agency: Michigan’s Assistive Technology Project
Phone: 517-333-2477/800-760-4600; (Fax) 517-333-2677
Address: MI Disability Rights Coalition, 740 W. Lake Lansing Rd., Suite 400, East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact: Kathryn Wyeth & Corrie Bair (Managers)
Information: Their mission is to create greater access to assistive technology by building the capacity of local communities to create genuine systems change. There are several local projects - see website for listings.
E-Mail: mdrc@match.org
Website: www.copower.org then click “Assistive Technology Project” on left side



Agency: Michigan’s Assistive Technology Resource (MATR)
Phone: 800-274-7426/989-224-0333 (Voice); 989-224-0246 (TTY); 989-224-0330 (Fax)
Address: 1023 South U.S. 27, St. Johns, MI 48879-2424
Contact:
Information: Provides information, support materials, technical assistance and training to local intermediate school districts in Michigan to increase their capacity to address the needs of students with disabilities.
E-Mail: matr@edzone.net
Website: www.cenmi.org/matr/



Agency: Project Access
Phone: 877-882-2300/248-478-6365; Fax: 248-478-7682
Address: 39951 Jason Court, Novi, MI 48375-3626
Contact: R. Hunt Riegel
Information: provides info, support, training, and technical assistance in uses of technology for special education
E-Mail: hriegel@match.org
Website: www.match.org/access.htm



Agency: Trace Research & Development Center
Phone: 608-262-6966 (Voice); 608-263-5408 (TTY); 608-262-8848 (Fax)
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2107 Engineering Centers Bldg, 1550 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI 53706
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to prevent the barriers and capitalize on the opportunities presented by current and emerging information and telecommunication technologies, in order to create a world that is as accessible and usable as possible for as many people as possible.
E-Mail: info@trace.wisc.edu
Website: http://trace.wisc.edu



Agency:Web Accessibility Initiative
Phone: 617-253-2613; Fax: 617-258-5999
Address: W3C Web Accessibility Initiative; MIT/CSAIL, Building 32-G530, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Contact: Judy Brewer
Information: promotes high degree of usability for people with disabilities
E-Mail: jbrewer@w3.org
Website: www.w3.org/WAI



Agency: WebAIM
Phone: 435-797-0974 (Voice); 435-797-1981 (TDD); 435-797-3944 (Fax)
Address: Center for Persons with Disabilities, 6800 Old Main Hill, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-6800
Contact: Cyndi Rowland
Information: tips, articles, links to info about developing accessible websites
E-Mail: cyndi@cpd2.usu.edu
Website: www.webaim.org

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Blind / Visually Impaired

Agency: American Council of the Blind
Phone: 800-424-8666; Fax: 202-467-5085
Address: 1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004, Washington, DC 20005
Contact:
Information: The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities; cooperating with the public and private institutions and organizations concerned with blind services; encouraging and assisting all blind persons to develop their abilities and conducting a public education program to promote greater understanding of blindness and the capabilities of blind people.
E-Mail:
Website: www.acb.org



Agency: American Federation for the Blind
Phone: 800-212-7600 / 800-232-5463; Fax: 212-502-7777
Address: 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001
Contact:
Information: A national nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that the ten million Americans who are blind or visually impaired enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens. AFB provides access to information, directory of services, community, bookstore, journals.
E-Mail: afbinfo@afb.net
Website: www.afb.org



Agency: American Printing House for the Blind (APH)
Phone: 800-223-1839 / 502-895-2405; Fax: 502-899-2274
Address: 1839 Frankfort Ave, PO Box 6085, Louisville, KY 40206-0085
Contact:
Information: APH sells unique products for people who are visually impaired. Many of the materials in our lending library were ordered from APH.
E-Mail: info@aph.org
Website: www.aph.org www.aph.org/cvi/index.html



Agency: Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired
Phone: 877-492-2708/ 703-671-4500; Fax: 703-671-6391
Address: Blind & Visually Impaired, 1703 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 440, Alexandria, VA 22311
Contact: Paula Kephart, Communications and Member Services Specialist
Information: international org. to render all possible support & assistance to prof. who work with children/adults who are blind/VI
E-Mail: pkephart@aerbvi.org Website: www.aerbvi.org

Agency: Assistance Dogs International
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Provides a list of member organizations from around the country/ world with contact information and related links. Organizations provide resources such as information regarding, guide dogs for blind/visually impaired, hearing dogs for deaf and hard of hearing persons as well as dogs for persons with other disabilities.
E-Mail: info@adionline.org Website: www.adionline.org http://www.adionline.org/memlist.html

Agency: Blind Children's Center
Phone: 800-222-3566 / 323-664-2153
Address: 4120 Marathon Street, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Contact: Laurie Headley
Information: The Blind Childrens Center is a family-centered agency which serves children with visual impairments from birth to school-age. The center-based and home-based programs and services help the children acquire skills and build their independence. The Center utilizes its expertise and experience to serve families and professionals worldwide through support services, education, and research
E-Mail:
Website: www.blindchildrenscenter.org



Agency: Blind Children's Fund
Phone: 989-779-9966; Fax: 989-779-0015
Address: 311 West Broadway, Suite 1, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Contact:
Information: Helping Blind children learn to live in a world they cannot see; preschool program for blind children
E-Mail: bcf@blindchildrensfund.org
Website: www.blindchildrensfund.org



Agency: Blind Pupils Braille Literacy Law
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Senate bill 658, Section 1704- The department shall adopt Braille reading and writing standards for teachers of blind and visually impaired pupils and shall disseminate these standards to all school districts, intermediate school districts, and teacher preparation programs.
E-Mail:
Website: http://members.tripod.com/nfbparents/parents3.html


Agency: Braille Gifts . Com
Phone: 231-269-3049
Address:
Contact: Kelle' Tyson
Information: Specializing in Braille Embroidery and gifts for the visually impaired.
E-Mail: info@braillegifts.com
Website: www.braillegifts.com

Agency: BrailleInk
Phone: 940-483-9343
Address: 2401 E. McKinney St. Suite 1526, Denton, TX 76209
Contact: Bruce Curtis, Co-founder and Executive Director
Information: A nonprofit organization that publishes existing popular children's books in a new format that is easier for braille and print readers to share.
E-Mail: bcurtis@brailleink.org
Website: www.brailleink.org

Agency: Canine Companions for Independence
Phone: 800-572-2275 / 866-224-3647
Address: Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446
Contact:
Information: Enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing assistance dogs and providing ongoing support.
E-Mail:
Website: www.caninecompanions.org



Agency: Catholic Inquiry for the Blind
Phone: 517-342-2500
Address: 300 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933-1577
Contact: Joann Davis
Information: provides audio cassette summaries of Catholicism
E-Mail:
Website: http://home.catholicweb.com/MinistriesDioceseofLansing/index.cfm



Agency: Children's Low Vision Resource Center / ROPARD
Phone: 800-788-2020
Address: ROPARD, PO Box 250425, Franklin, MI 48025
Contact: Paula Korelitz (outreach dir) or Rosemary Blaszkiewicz (parent advisor)
Information: The association for retinopathy of prematurity and related diseases. The goal is to fund clinically relevant basic science & clinical research to eliminate retinopathy of prematurity and associated retinal disorders
E-Mail: ropard@yahoo.com
Website: www.ropard.org



Agency: Foundation Fighting Blindness
Phone: 888-394-3937 (Voice); 800-683-5551 (TDD)
Address: 11435 Cronhill Dr., Owings Mills, MD 21117-2220
Contact: Michael Parks - MI affiliate
Information: The mission of The Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.
E-Mail: info@blindness.org or parksma@comcast.net
Website: www.blindness.org



Agency: Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Phone: 800-942-0149/ 914-245-4024; Fax: 914-245-1609
Address: Headquarters and Training Center; 611 Granite Springs Rd.; Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Contact:
Information: offers guide dogs that are specifically educated for the individual and to insure safe, independent travel
E-Mail: jdettloff@guidingeyes.org
Website: www.guidingeyes.org



Agency: Hadley School for the Blind
Phone: 800-323-4238 / 847-446-8111; Fax: 847-446-9916
Address: 700 Elm St., Winnetka, IL 60093-2554
Contact:
Information: The Hadley School for the Blind offers more than 90 distance education courses to eligible students completely free of charge.
E-Mail: info@hadley-school.org
Website: http://hadley-school.edu



Agency: Leader Dogs for the Blind
Phone: 248-651-9011/888-777-5332 (Voice); 248-651-3713 (TTY)
Address: PO Box 5000; Rochester, MI 48308-5000
Contact:
Information: Leader Dogs may provide increased mobility to the Deaf-Blind
E-Mail: leaderdog@leaderdog.org
Website: www.leaderdog.org



Agency: Library of Michigan - Service for the Blind & Physically handicapped
Phone: 800-992-9012/517-373-1580
Address: 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Christie Pearson Brandau, State Librarian
Information: People who are unable to use standard print material due to a visual or physical disability have a free library on cassette they can access from the ease and privacy of their own home!
E-Mail: sbph@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/sbph



Agency: Library Reproduction Service (LRS)
Phone: 800-255-5002; Fax: 310-354-2601
Address: Library Reproduction Service, 14214 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90061
Contact:
Information: Through years of feedback from teachers and students we have developed new products to meet the needs of the users of large print. We are committed to providing the best quality product available.
E-Mail: lrsprint@aol.com
Website: www.lrs-largeprint.com



Agency: Lighthouse International
Phone: 212-821-9200/ 800-829-0500 (Voice); 212-821-9713 (TTY); 212-821-9707 (Fax)
Address: 111 E. 59th St. 11th Floor, New York, NY 10022-1202
Contact:
Information: vision impairment and vision rehabilitation, education, research, prevention, advocacy
E-Mail: info@lighthouse.org
Website: www.lighthouse.org



Agency: Michigan Parents of the Visually Impaired (MPVI)
Phone: 313-272-3900; Fax: 313-272-6893
Address: MPVI c/o Upshaw Institute for the Blind, 16625 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227
Contact: Lila M. Cabbil (Coordinator)
Information: non-profit organization dedicated to preventing blindness, reducing the impact of blindness, & advocating for those w/ vision loss
E-Mail: webmaster@upshawinst.org
Website: www.upshawinst.org



Agency: Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind
Phone: 800-622-6730 (Voice); 810-257-1414 (Voice or TTY); Fax: 810-257-1403
Address: 1667 Miller Rd., Flint, MI 48503
Contact:
Information: Summer programs, newsletter, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: www.cenmi.org/msdb (coming soon!)



Agency: National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)
Phone: 800-562-6265/617-972-7441; Fax: 617-972-7444
Address: PO Box 317, Watertown, MA 02471
Contact:
Information: national organization that enables parents to find information and resources for their children who are blind or visually impaired
E-Mail: napvi@perkins.org
Website: www.spedex.com/napvi



Agency: National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Phone: 410-659-9314; Fax: 410-685-5653
Address: 1800 Johnson St., Baltimore, MD 21230
Contact:
Information: nation's largest and most influential membership organization of blind persons
E-Mail: nfb@nfb.org
Website: www.nfb.org



Agency: National Federation of the Blind of Michigan
Phone: 517-372-8700
Address:1212 N. Foster, Lansing, MI 48912
Contact:
Information: Helps educate the public on blindness and helps blind individuals lead independent lives.
E-Mail: fjw@attbi.com
Website: www.nfbmi.org



Agency: National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Phone: 800-424-8567
Address: 1291 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Contact:
Information: Lends books, recordings, playback equipment, musical scores, instructional texts, and other specialized materials to those who are blind or physically handicapped.
E-Mail: nls@loc.gov
Website: www.loc.gov/nls

Agency: New York Institute for Special Education
Phone: 718-519-7000 ext. 315; Fax: 718-231-9314
Address: 999 Pelham Parkway, Bronx, NY 10469
Contact: Kim Benisatto (Operations Manager)
Information: A private, nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility which provides quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and preschoolers who are developmentally delayed.
E-Mail:
Website: www.nyise.org



Agency: Parents of Blind Children of Michigan (POBC)
Phone: 248-363-1956/800-292-7851 ext.577
Address: 144 Bobolink Ave., Commerce Township, MI 48382
Contact: Dawn Neddo (President)
Information: education, resources, and support for parents, teachers, and friends of children with visual impairments
E-Mail: nfbparents@hotmail.com or dawnpobc@hotmail.com
Website: www.parentsofblindchildren.org



Agency: Partners for Sight Foundation - Reader's Digest
Phone:
Address: Reader's Digest: Partners for Sight Foundation, Readers Digest Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570-7000
Contact: Dianna Kelly-Naghizadeh
Information: provides grants to organizations working to help blind or visually impaired individuals
E-Mail: dianna_kelly@readersdigest.com
Website:



Agency: Paws with a Cause
Phone: 616-877-7297/800-253-7297; Fax: 616-877-0248
Address: 4646 South Division, Wayland, MI 49348
Contact:
Information: trains assistance dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support (Michigan division)
E-Mail: paws@ionline.com
Website: www.pawswithacause.org



Agency: Perkins School for the Blind
Phone: 617-924-3434 (Main Switchboard)
617-972-7500 (DeafBlind extension)
Address: Perkins School for the Blind 175 N. Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Contact:
Information: School for those who are blind, deafblind, or who have multiple disabilities
E-Mail: info@perkins.org or deafblind@perkins.org
Website: www.perkins.org



Agency: Portacom System
Phone: 250-446-2952; Fax: 250-446-2981
Address: PO Box 179, 1705 Hwy 33, Rock Creek, BC, Canada V0H 1YO
Contact:
Information: site with more great visual support ideas for use with children and adults who have communication challenges
E-Mail: info@portacom.bc.ca
Website: www.portacom.bc.ca



Agency: Prevent Blindness America
Phone: 800-221-3004
Address: 500 E. Remington Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173
Contact:
Information: The nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
E-Mail:
Website: www.preventblindness.org



Agency: Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Phone: 800-803-7201 / 866-732-3585
Address: National Headquarters, 20 Roszel Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact:
Information: In September 2002, a collection of over 6,000 RFB&D's AudioPlus® digitally recorded textbooks on CD was released. Eventually, members will have access to digitally recorded versions of many of more than 98,000 titles in our CV Starr Learning Through Listening® Library.
E-Mail:
Website: www.rfbd.org


Agency: ROPARD (The Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases
Phone: 800-788-2020
Address: PO Box 250425, Franklin, MI 48025
Contact:
Information: The mission of ROPARD is to fund clinically relevant basic science and clinical research to eliminate retinopathy of prematurity and associated retinal diseases.
E-Mail:
Website: www.ropard.org

Agency: Seedlings Braille Books for Children
Phone: 734-427-8552/800-777-8552; Fax: 734-427-8552
Address: PO Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151-5924
Contact:
Information: Braille books for children
E-Mail: info@seedlings.org
Website: www.seedlings.org



Agency: Visually Impaired Information Center, Inc.
Phone: 734-421-6599
Address: PO Box 51207, Livonia, MI 48151-5207
Contact:
Information: Publishes helpful directory with 22 categories of services for people with VI, create awareness of organizations, services, and activities that are available for those with VI.
E-Mail: viic@vi-info-center.org
Website: www.vi-info-center.org

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DeafBlind Specific

Agency: A - Z to Deafblindness
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Complete and authoritative site on deafblindness
E-Mail: james@deafblind.com
Website: www.deafblind.com



Agency: American Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc.
Phone: 301-495-4403 (Voice); 301-495-4402 (TTY); 301-495-4404 (Fax)
Address: 814 Thayer Ave. Suite 302, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500
Contact:
Information: National consumer advocacy organization for people who are deafblind, seeks to encourage independent living and provide tech assistance.
E-Mail: info@aadb.org
Website: www.aadb.org



Agency: American Coastline University
Phone:
Address: American Academy High School, 5000 West Esplanade Ave. #197, Metairie, Louisiana 90007
Contact:
Information: Electronic university for people who are d-b. Degrees are legal and recognized
E-Mail:
Website: www.amercoastuniv.edu/index.html



Agency: Boystown Registry
Phone: 800-448-3000/402-498-1300; Fax: 402-498-1348
Address: Public Relations Department, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town, NE 68010
Contact:
Information: info on leading causes of deaf-blindness
E-Mail: hotline@girlsandboystown.org
Website: www.girlsandboystown.org



Agency: Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association (CDBRA)
Phone: 519-754-0729; Fax: 519-754-5400
Address: 350 Brant Ave., Brantford, Ontario, Canada N3T 3J9
Contact: Karen Kearns
Information: The Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association is committed to assisting all persons who are deafblind to achieve with Intervention the best quality of life.
E-Mail: cdbra.nat@sympatico.ca
Website: www.cdbra.ca



Agency: CHARGE Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Phone: 800-442-7604/573-499-4694
Address: 2004 Parkade Blvd, Columbia, MO 65202-3121
Contact: Marion Norbury (Executive Director)
Information: A complete explanation of the CHARGE Syndrome, good medical links, and medical information
E-Mail: marion@chargesyndrome.org
Website: www.chargesyndrome.org



Agency: Closing the Gap
Phone: 507-248-3294; Fax: 507-248-3810
Address: 526 Main St., PO Box 68, Henderson, Minnesota 56044
Contact: Connie Kneip (VP)
Information: families of children who are deaf-blind with links, a chat room and descriptions of their children
E-Mail: ckneip@closingthegap.com
Website: www.closingthegap.com



Agency: Communication Interactions: It takes Two (article)
Phone: 800-438-9376 (Voice) or 800-854-7013 (TTY)
Address:
Contact: from DB-Link
Information: informative and sensitive fact sheet on how to communicate with people
E-Mail: dblink@tr.wou.ed
Website: www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/comm2.htm



Agency: DB Central: Michigan Services for Children & Young Adults who are DeafBlind
Phone: 888-758-0508
Address: Central Michigan University, Sloan 105, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Contact: Beth Kennedy, Director & Nicole Lee, Family Services Coordinator
Information: Provides family support, educational support, lending library, census.
E-Mail: dbcen@cmich.edu
Website: www.dbcentral.org



Agency: DB Link: National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who are DeafBlind
Phone: 800-438-9376 (Voice) or 800-854-7013 (TTY)
Address: DB-Link, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361
Contact:
Information: Information and referral service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates free info related to children who are DeafBlind.
E-Mail: dblink@tr.wou.edu
Website: www.tr.wou.edu/dblink

Agency: DB-TRAC
Phone: 435-797-5598 FAX: 435-797-5580
Address: SKI-HI Institute, Utah State University, 6500 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-6500
Contact: Linda Alsop
Information: A National Preservice Paraprofessional Training Program in Deafblindness
E-Mail: lalsop@cc.usu.edu
Website: FIPSE Brochure.pdf

Agency: DeafBlind Perspectives
Phone: 800-438-9376 (Voice); 800-854-7013 (TTY); 503-838-8150 (Fax)
Address: 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR 97361
Contact: Randy Klumph
Information: published 3 times / yr
E-Mail: dbp@wou.edu
Website: www.tr.wou.edu/tr/dbp



Agency: A Deafblindness Web Resource
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: A website with many links relating to deafblindness.
E-Mail:
Website: www.deafblind.co.uk/index.html



Agency: Helen Keller National Center
Phone: 516-944-8900, ext. 326 (voice or TTY/VP
Address: 141 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, New York 11050
Contact:
Information: Consultation and technical assistance to persons who are DeafBlind and their families and to public and private agencies.
E-Mail: hkncnod@aol.com
Website: www.hknc.org



Agency: Hilton/Perkins Program
Phone: 617-924-3434; Fax: 617-926-2027
Address: 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472
Contact:
Information: The mission of the Hilton/Perkins Program is to improve the quality of life for children and youth with visual impairment and multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness), and their families, through increased educational opportunities. The Program provides leadership, expertise, and resources, in collaboration with other organizations, to improve and expand services through community-oriented national and international efforts.
E-Mail: hperkins@satlink.com
Website: http://webs.satlink.com/usuarios/h/hperkins



Agency: Katlyn's Hope
Phone: 877-677-4673/316-326-5848
Address: 303 South Elm St., Wellington, KS 67152
Contact:
Information: non-profit org established to assist in education of deafblind kids from around the world
E-Mail: khope@idir.net
Website: www.idir.net/~khope



Agency: Michigan Association for Deaf-Blind (MADB)
Phone:
Address: DB Central, CMU, Sloan 105, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Contact:
Information: Educate the community, advocates, help family gain information and resources, provide opportunities for parents and professionals to collaborate toward better services for children and adults who are DeafBlind
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Michigan Commission for the Blind - Deaf/Blind Unit
Phone: 888-864-1212/517-373-2062 (Voice); 517-373-4025 (TTY); 517-335-5140 (Fax)
Address: PO Box 30652, 201 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Dee Robertson (Deaf/Blind Specialist)
Information:
E-Mail: robertsond2@michigan.gov
Website:



Agency: National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB)
Phone: 800-255-0411, ext. 275
(513) 681-5136 (Regional Director)
Address: 111 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, New York 11050 (see website for regional address)
Contact: Cynthia Jackson-Glenn, Regional Director
Information: Encourages founding and strengthening of organizations to assist those who are Deaf-Blind, shares information regarding deaf-blindness, advocates for all those who are Deaf-Blind of any age or cognitive ability.
E-Mail: NFADB@aol.com
cyn98onm@fuse.net (regional director)
Website: www.NFADB.org



Agency: National Resource Center for Deafblindness - NRCD
Phone: 215-541-4477; Fax: 215-679-3639
Address: National Resource Center for Deafblindness, 1052 Mill Hill Road, East Greenville, PA 18041
Contact: Ralph Warner
Information: supports the development and improvement of materials and practices in the deafblind field
E-Mail: rwadvocate@aol.com
Website: www.nrcdb.org (coming soon!)



Agency: National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who are Deaf-Blind (NTAC)
Phone: 913-677-4562 (Voice); 913-677-0604 (TTY); 913-677-1544 (Fax) (KANSAS)
503-838-8808 (Voice); 503-838-9623 (TTY); 503-838-8150 (Fax) (OREGON)
Address: 4330 Shawnee Mission Prkwy, Suite 108, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205
345 North Monmouth Avenue, Monmouth, OR 97361
Contact: Betsy Bixler, Regional Director (KANSAS)
Information: Assists in the development and maintenance of comprehensive services for families, early intervention programs, educational programs, and adult services to meet the unique needs of children and youth who are Deaf-Blind.
E-Mail: NTAC4B@attglobal.net (regional director); ntac@wou.edu
Website: www.tr.wou.edu/ntac


Agency: SENSE
Phone: 44-0-20-7272-7774 (Voice); 44-0-20-7272-9648 (TTY); 7272-6012 (Fax)
Address: 11-13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3SR
Contact:
Information: Fights for rights of db people in UK
E-Mail: enquiries@sense.org.uk
Website: www.sense.org.uk

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Agency: ADARA: Professionals Networking for Excellence in Service Delivery with Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (formerly American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association)
Phone: 650-372-0620 (Voice or TTY); 952-920-6098 (Fax)
Address: PO Box 727, Lusby, MD 20657
Contact:
Information: Promotes and participates in quality human service delivery to deaf and hard of hearing people through agencies and individuals.
E-Mail: adaraorgn@aol.com
Website: www.adara.org

Agency: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
Phone: 202-337-5220 (Voice); 202-337-5221 (TTY); 202-337-8314 (Fax)
Address: AG Bell, 3417 Volta Place, NW, Washington DC 20007
Contact:
Information: International membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues.
E-Mail:
Website: www.agbell.org



Agency: Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf - Michigan Chapter
Phone: (616) 771-3070
Address: 2036 Chesaning SE, Grand Rapids, 49506
Contact: Sid Kraizman (Advocacy) 313-961-7078
Information: The mission is to empower persons with hearing loss to function independently by promoting universal rights and optimal opportunities for such persons, from infancy through adulthood, to learn to use, maintain, and improve all aspects of their verbal communication, including their abilities to speak, speech read, use residual hearing and process both spoken and written language.
E-Mail: miagb@miagb.com
Website: www.miagb.com

Agency: American Academy of Audiology
Phone: 800-222-2336/ 703-790-8466; Fax: 703-790-8631
Address: 8300 Greenboro Dr., Suite 750, McLean, VA 22102
Contact:
Information: A professional association dedicated to providing quality hearing care to the public. Offers professional development, education, research and increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiologic services.
E-Mail:
Website: www.audiology.org

Agency: American Auditory Society
Phone: 602-789-0755; Fax: 602-942-1486
Address: 512 E. Canterbury Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Contact:
Information: A multi-disciplinary organization whose goals are to increase knowledge and understanding of the ear, hearing, and balance; disorders of the ear and prevention of those disorders; and habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing and balance dysfunction.
E-Mail: amaud@aol.com
Website: www.amauditorysoc.org

Agency: American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
Phone: ++44 (0) 870 770 2461 (Voice); 870 770 2463 (TTY); 870-770-2462 (Fax)
Address: Deafax, No. 1 Earley Gate, University of Reading, Whiteknights Rd, PO Box 236, Reading, RG6 6AT, Berkshire, UK
Contact:
Information: Creation of personal and educational opportunities for deaf and hearing children to communicate with each other
E-Mail: team@deafchild.org
Website: www.deafchild.org



Agency: Auditory-Verbal International Inc.
Phone: 703-739-1049 (Voice); 703-739-0874 (TDD); 703-739-0395 (Fax)
Address: 2121 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 402, Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact:
Information: Their goal is to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing grow up in typical learning and living environments & become independent by teaching them to use amplified residual hearing or hearing through electrical stimulation.
E-Mail: audiverb@aol.com
Website: www.auditory-verbal.org

Agency: Beginnings
Phone: 800-541-4327/919-850-2746 (Voice and TTY); 919-850-2804 (Fax)
Address: PO Box 17646, Raleigh, NC 27619
Contact:
Information: Provides impartial information and referral services to parents of deaf and hard of hearing children in order to help families make their own choice about communication methods.
E-Mail:
Website: www.beginningssvcs.com

Agency: Better Hearing Institute
Phone: 800-327-9355 / 703-684-3391(Voice and TTY)
Address: 515 King St., Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to educate the public and medical profession about hearing loss, its treatment, and prevention.
E-Mail: mail@betterhearing.org
Website: http://betterhearing.org



Agency: Catholic Deaf Ministries
Phone: 517-342-2500 (Voice); 517-592-2389 (TTY); 517-592-6283 (Fax)
Address: DeSales Center Catholic Retreat Center, 1124 Ventura Dr., Brooklyn, MI 49230
Contact: Fr. Mike Depcik
Information: Facilitate communication between the deaf community and the parishes so the deaf needs and concerns are heard and addressed
E-Mail:
Website: http://home.catholicweb.com/MinistriesDioceseofLansing/index.cfm



Agency: Central Michigan University Speech & Hearing Clinic
Phone: 989-774-3904 (Voice & TTY); Fax: 989-774-1891
Address: 1101 Health Professions Building, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Contact: Denise Fisher (Speech); Nancy O’Brien (Hearing)
Information: The clinic offers diagnostic and treatment services for persons of all ages with speech or language impairments related to neurological disease and brain injury, speech and language delay, developmental disorders, hearing impairment, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: https://centrallink.cmich.edu/academics/health_professions/hp_academics/communications_disorders/clinical_programs/Pages/x2974.xml.aspx



Agency: Closed Captioning Services, Inc.
Phone: 616-940-9444; Fax: 616-940-0440
Address: 6159 28th St. SE, Suite 16; Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Contact: Rick Leet 616-940-9444 ext. 16
Information: A broadcast-qualified, full-service captioning operation with offices in Los Angeles and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
E-Mail: rleet@ccscaption.com
Website: www.ccscaption.com



Agency: Constance Brown Hearing Centers
Phone: 269-343-2601 (Voice & TTY); 269-343-9257 (Fax)
Address: 1634 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048
or 4855 W. Centre Ave., Oak Park Centre, Portage, MI 49024
Contact:
Information: The Constance Brown Hearing and Speech Center was established to prevent hearing loss and help the hearing impaired. That mission has expanded to include diagnostic testing, hearing aids, advocacy and specialized programs that serve area residents from birth to old age.
E-Mail: info@cbrown.org
Website: www.cbrown.org



Agency: Deaf, Hearing, & Sign Language Center
Phone: 313-341-1353 (Voice); 313-861-4669 (TTY); 313-341-4091 (Fax)
Address: 19185 Wyoming, Detroit, MI 48221-3298
Contact:
Information: Enhancing the communication opportunities between the deaf, hard of hearing, and the hearing world through Audiology and interpreting services, education and advocacy.
E-Mail: info@dhsc.net
Website: www.dhsc.org



Agency: Division on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (part of Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns, which is in the Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth)
Phone: 517-334-8000 /877-499-6232 (Voice or TTY); 517-334-6637 (Fax)
Address: 320 N. Washington, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact: Chris Hunter (Director)
Information: Helps explain your child’s educational rights and options; state office concentrating on helping improve lives of MI's 1 mil Deaf/Hard of Hearing citizens
E-Mail: dodhh@michigan.gov
Website: www.mcdc-dodhh.org

Agency: Educational Audiology Association
Phone: 800-460-7322
Address: 4319 Ehrlich Rd., Tampa, FL 33624
Contact:
Information: A professional association for audiologists that is dedicated to providing quality hearing care to school children.
E-Mail: eaa@1-tgraye.com
Website: www.edaud.org

Agency: Episcopal Conference of the Deaf
Phone: 215-449-1602 (Voice); 315-449-1602 (TTY); 415-449-1602 (Fax)
Address: PO Box 27685, Philadelphia, PA 19118-0059
Contact:
Information: Promotes ministry for deaf people throughout the Episcopal Church.
E-Mail:
Website:

Agency: Hearing Health Magazine
Phone: 361-776-7240 (Voice or TTY); 361-776-3278 (Fax)
Address: PO Drawer V, Ingleside, TX 78362-0500
Contact:
Information: Consumer publication covers a wide range of issues concerning hearing loss and deafness.
E-Mail: ears2u@hearinghealthmag.com
Website: www.hearinghealthmag.com

Agency: Hip Magazine
Phone: 510-848-9650; Fax: 510-848-9639
Address: PO Box 519, Berkeley, CA 94701
Contact:
Information: National publication for deaf and hard of hearing children, ages 8-14 years. Features role models, educational puzzles and games, a deaf super hero comic strip, animal communication, tips and technology stories.
E-Mail: robing@hipmag.org
Website: www.hipmag.org

Agency: Holley Ear Institute
Phone: 313-343-3165 (voice); 313-343-8789 (TTY); 313-343-4111 (Fax)
Address: 22151 Moross Rd., Professional Building I, Suite 223, Detroit, MI 48236-2172
Contact:
Information: The Holley Ear Institute is a non-profit organization that provides life-enhancing programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.stjohn.org/InnerPage.aspx?PageID=144

Agency: International Catholic Deaf Association
Phone: 630-887-5227 (TTY); 630-887-8850 (Fax)
Address: US Section, 8002 S. Sawyer Rd., Darien, IL 60561-5227
Contact:
Information: Promotes ministry to Catholic deaf people in their local areas with the liturgy presented in sign language.
E-Mail: KgKush@aol.com
Website: http://members.aol.com/KgKush

Agency: International Lutheran Deaf Association
Phone: 314-965-9917 ext. 1315 / 800-433-3954 (Voice); 888-899-5031 (TTY); 314-965-0959 (Fax)
Address: 1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122
Contact:
Information: Promotes ministry for deaf people throughout Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
E-Mail:
Website: http://hometown.aol.com/thedeaflutheran

Agency: Jewish Deaf Congress (formerly National congress of Jewish Deaf)
Phone: 818-993-2517 (TTY); 818-993-2695 (Fax)
Address: 9420 Reseda Blvd., Suite 422, Northridge, CA 91324
Contact:
Information: Advocates for religious, educational and cultural ideals and fellowship for Jewish deaf people. Conducts workshops for rabbis, parents of deaf children, and interpreters.
E-Mail:
Website:

Agency: John Tracy Clinic
Phone: 213-748-5481 (Voice); 800-522-4582 (Voice or TTY); 213-747-2924 (TTY)
Address: 806 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007-2505
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to offer hope, guidance and encouragement to families of infants and preschool children with hearing losses by providing free, parent-centered services worldwide.
E-Mail:
Website: www.jtc.org



Agency: Kaufman Children's Center for Speech and Language Sensory Disorders
Phone: 248-737-3430; Fax: 248-737-3433
Address: 5793 West Maple Rd., Suite 150, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Contact: Nancy R. Kaufman, Director
Information: The center provides individual speech, language, occupational, and sensory integration therapy. They specialize in children who are of preschool and early-elementary ages.
E-Mail: info@kidspeech.com
Website: http://kidspeech.com



Agency: Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Phone: 202-651-5051 (Voice); 202-651-5052 (TTY); 202-651-5054 (Fax)
Address: Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet Univ., 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington DC 20002-3695
Contact:
Information: Disseminates info about deaf education and deaf and hard of hearing children 0-21, their families, and professionals
E-Mail: infotogo@gallaudet.edu
Website: http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu



Agency: Lions Hearing Center of Southeastern Michigan
Phone: 313-745-4664 / 313-745-4960
Address: 4201 St. Antoine, 5G-UHC, Detorit, MI 48201
Contact:
Information: Service the hearing needs of the community and the medically underserved in the area of Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne Counties.
E-Mail: jjacquar@med.wayne.edu
Website:



Agency: Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing, and Speech Services (MADHS)
Phone: 517-487-0066 / 800-968-7327 (Voice or TTY); 517-487-2586 (Fax)
Address: 2929 Covington Court, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912-4939
Contact: John Berchtold (Executive Dir)
Information: MADHS is available to help you with any hearing loss question. We assisted over 18,000 people last year in the areas of advocacy, information and referral, education, interpreting, youth development and the provision of assistive devices. Our service area is the entire State of Michigan.
E-Mail: madhs@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.madhs.org



Agency: Michigan Hands & Voices
Phone: 517-335-8273 / 800-968-7327
Address: 2929 Covington Court, Suite 200, Lansing MI 48912-4939
Contact: Amy Lester - Michigan Director
Information: support for families who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing; provides information and activities to parents and professionals
E-Mail: lestera@michigan.gov
Website: www.handsandvoices.org



Agency: Michigan Relay Center
Phone: 800-432-5413 (Voice or TTY) or 771 (tell operator); Fax: 248-647-9387
Address: 155 Henrietta St., 2nd Floor, Birmingham, MI 48009
Contact: Peter Virtue at SBC Ameritech
Information: Provides relay services between TTY users and regular telephone services anywhere within the state.
E-Mail: ge1965@michiganrelay.com
Website: www.michiganrelay.com



Agency: Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind
Phone: 800-622-6730 (Voice); 810-257-1414 (Voice or TTY); 810-257-1403 (Fax)
Address: 1667 Miller Rd., Flint, MI 48593-5096
Contact:
Information: outreach services, primary/elementary programs, academic programs, secondary programs, classroom support, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: cenmi.org/msdb (coming soon!)



Agency: Michigan Supervisors of Public School Programs for the Hearing Impaired
Phone: 734-692-4581 (Can also call MI Department of Education for a local contact)
Address:
Contact: Shirley Lamp, President
Information: This group meets on a monthly basis in order to discuss common issues and exchange information regarding the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: National Association of the Deaf
Phone: 301-587-1788 (Voice); 301-587-1789 (TTY); 301-587-1701 (Fax)
Address: 814 Thayer Ave, Silver Springs, MD 20910-4500
Contact:
Information: Oldest & largest constituency organization safeguarding accessibility and civil rights of deaf and hard of hearing Americans in education, employment, health care, and telecommunications.
E-Mail: nadinfo@nad.org
Website: www.nad.org



Agency: National Catholic Office for the Deaf
Phone: 301-577-1684 (Voice); 301-577-4184 (TTY); 301-577-1690 (Fax)
Address: 7202 Buchanan St., Landover Hills, MD 20784-2236
Contact:
Information: Non-profit membership organization dedicated to pastoral ministry with deaf and hard of hearing persons.
E-Mail: ncod@erols.com
Website: www.ncod.org



Agency: National Cued Speech Association
Phone: 800-459-3529/216-292-2123 (Voice or TTY); Great Lakes Region: 847-698-0371
Address: Great Lakes Region, 525 North Rose, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Contact: Ms. Deanna Jordan, Director of the Great Lakes Region
Information: Non-profit membership organization to promote and support effective use of Cued Speech
E-Mail: curly@cuedspeech.org or danajordan@attbi.com
Website: www.cuedspeech.org or www.cuedspeech.com

Agency: National Information Center on Deafness
Phone: 202-651-5051 (Voice or TTY); 202-651-5052 (TTY); 202-651-5054 (Fax)
Address: Gallaudet University, 800 Florida Ave., NE, Washington, DC
Contact:
Information: A part of National Deaf Education and Clearinghouse. A centralized source of accurate, up-to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss.
E-Mail: nicd@gallux.gallaudet.edu
Website: www.gallaudet.edu/~nicd

Agency: National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders
Phone: 800-241-1044 (Voice); 800-241-1055 (TTY); 301-402-0018 (Fax)
Address: National Institutes of Health, 31 Center Dr., MSC 2320, Bethesda, MD 20892-2320
Contact:
Information: The goal of NIH, of which NIDCD is one part, is to research is to acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability.
E-Mail: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
Website: www.nidcd.nih.gov


Agency: Quota International, Inc.
Phone: 202-331-9694; Fax: 202-331-4395
Address: 1420 21^st Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Contact:
Information: An international, non-profit organization which raises funds for persons who have hearing/speech impairments. Offers a yearly scholarship for a students who is hearing impaired.
E-Mail:staff@quota.org
Website:www.quota.org

Agency: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SSSH)
Phone: 301-657-2248 (Voice); 301-657-2249 (TTY); 301-913-9413 (Fax)
Address: 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814
Contact:
Information: Educate parents, teachers, coworkers, etc. about hearing loss.
E-Mail: National@shhh.org
Website: www.shhh.org



Agency: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People - Michigan (SSSH)
Phone: 517-487-2583 (Voice or TTY)
Address: PO Box 4808, Troy, MI 48099-4808
Contact: Liz Kobylak - state coordinator
Information: Help people live effectively with hearing loss, educate people about hearing assistive technology and assistive listening devices
E-Mail: info@mi-shhh.org ; kobylak@mi-shh.org
Website: www.mi-shhh.org



Agency: Sertoma International
Phone: 816-333-8300
Address: 1912 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64132
Contact:
Information: Primary mission is to promote good hearing and speech, and help people who have communicative disorders. Name stands for "service to mankind."
E-Mail:
Website: www.sertoma.org

Agency: University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy
Phone: 734-764-8440; Fax: 734-647-2489
Address: 1111 E. Catherine St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2054
Contact: Mimi Block, Head of Clinical Services
Information: The University Center for the Development of Language and Literacy, formerly the Communicative Disorders Clinic, has been providing language and literacy services to individuals through our Adult and Children's Services programs for over 55 years. The Center provides leadership in expanding the scientific knowledge base of language, literacy and language-learning disorders through a vital research program.
E-Mail: ucll@umich.edu
Website: www.umich.edu/~comdis

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Education

Agency: Access Center: Improving Outcomes for all Students K-8
Phone: 202-403-5000 (voice); 877-334-3499 (TTY); 202-403-5001 (Fax)
Address: American Institutes for Research; 1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW; Washington DC 20007-3835
Contact:
Information: The mission of the Access Center is to provide technical assistance that strengthens State and local capacity to help students with disabilities effectively learn in the general education curriculum.
E-Mail: accesscenter@air.og
Website: www.k8accesscenter.org

Agency: Center for Educational Networking (CEN)
Phone: 517-541-1318 / 800-593-9146; Fax: 517-541-1351
Address: 1790 E.Packard Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813
Contact:
Information: A statewide education information network offering products and services through a variety of print and electronic media
E-Mail: info@cenmi.org
Website: www.cenmi.org


Agency: Center for Improving Teacher Quality
Phone: 202-336-7000; Fax: 202-408-8072
Address: Council of Chief State School Officers; 1 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 700; Washington DC 20001-1431
Contact:
Information: The Council of Chief State School Officers received funding from the Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education to develop a national center to work with states on developing models for improving the preparation, licensing, and professional development of both GENERAL and SPECIAL education teachers of students with disabilities.
E-Mail: kathp@ccsso.org
Website: www.ccsso.org/intasc click on “Center for Improving Teacher Quality” on the left side of the page



Agency: Center for Special Education Finance (CSEF)
Phone: 650-843-8136 (Voice); 650-493-2209 (TTY); 650-858-0958 (Fax)
Address: American Institute for Research; 1791 Arastradero Rd.; Palo Alto, CA 94304-1337
Contact:
Information: CSEF’s major focus has been conducting the Special Education Expenditure Project (SEEP) - the first comprehensive, nationally representative study of special education spending to be undertaken in more than a decade.
E-Mail: csef@air.org
Website: http://csef.air.org

Agency: Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Phone: 541-346-2505; Fax: 541-346-5689
Address: 5262 University of Oregon; 1761 Alder St; Eugene, OR 97403
Contact:
Information: The Center has been established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices.
E-Mail:
Website: www.pbis.org

Agency: DB-TRAC
Phone: 435-797-5598 FAX: 435-797-5580
Address: SKI-HI Institute, Utah State University, 6500 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-6500
Contact: Linda Alsop
Information: A National Preservice Paraprofessional Training Program in Deafblindness
E-Mail: lalsop@cc.usu.edu
Website: FIPSE Brochure.pdf

Agency: Do2Learn
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Activities to help children and adults with special learning needs, including basic language and daily living skills
E-Mail: contact@do2learn.com
Website: www.dotolearn.com



Agency: Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Phone: 800-538-3742 / 301-519-5157; Fax: 301-519-6760
Address: 2277 Research Blvd., 6M, Rockville, MD 20850
Contact:
Information: 16 clearinghouses of information. Main components: q & a service, virtual library, and database
E-Mail: accesseric@accesseric.org
Website: www.askeric.org or www.eric.ed.gov



Agency: Excel Institute
Phone: 888-82-EXCEL/810-225-7000; Fax: 810-225-3306
Address: 36520 Grand River, Suite 100, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Contact: Steven Ingersoll, Clinical Director
Information: At Excel Institute we believe difficulties can be treated and overcome. Academic achievement, medication reduction, educational advancement, improved self esteem
E-Mail: rdildine@excelinstitute.com
Website: www.excelinstitute.com



Agency: Federal Resource Center for Special Education
Phone: 202-884-8215 (Voice); 202-884-8200 (TTY); 202-884-8443 (Fax)
Address: FRC, Academy for Educational Development, 1825 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC 20009
Contact: Thomas Boerman, Director
Information: Nationwide technical assistance network to respond to the needs of students with disabilities
E-Mail:
Website: www.dssc.org/frc



Agency: IDEA Partnership Project
Phone: 877-IDEA-INFO/703-519-3800; Fax: 703-519-3080
Address: National Assoc. of State Dir. Of Special Education; 1800 Diagonal Rd., Suite 320; Alexandria, VA 22314-2840
Contact: Joanne Cashman
Information:
E-Mail: partnership@nasdse.org
Website: www.ideainfo.org



Agency: MI Access
Phone: 517-241-4416; Fax: 517-373-7504
Address: MI Dept. of Ed., MI-Access, Michigan's Alternate Assessment Program, PO Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Peggy Dutcher (Director)
Information: Alternate assessment program; help to improve access to and progress in the general curriculum
E-Mail: dutcherp@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/mde (search for MI-Access)



Agency: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Phone: 800-424-2460
Address: 1509 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036
Contact:
Information: The nation's largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade.
E-Mail:
Website: www.naeyc.org



Agency: National Association of State Directors of Special Education
Phone: 703-519-3800 (Voice); 703-519-7008 (TTY); 703-519-3808 (Fax)
Address: NASDSE, 1800 Diagonal Rd., Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact: Bill East (exec. Dir) ext 322
Information: Dedicated to and focused on continuously improving educational services and outcomes for children with disabilities & their families
E-Mail: nasdse@nasdse.org
Website: www.nasdse.org



Agency: National Center for Special Education Accountability Monitoring
Phone: 504-942-8212 (Voice); 504-942-5900 (TTY); 504-942-8305 (Fax)
Address: Human Development Center; LSU Health Sciences Center; 1100 Florida Ave, Building 138; New Orleans, LA 70119
Contact: Alan Coulter, Project Director
Information: Developed to assist states, local agencies, and Office of Special Education Programs in the implementation of focused monitoring and evidenced-based decision-making about compliance with federal law so that improved results are achieved for children with disabilities and their families.
E-Mail: acoulter@lsuhsc.edu
Website: www.monitoringcenter.lsuhsc.edu



Agency: National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum
Phone: 781-245-2212 (Voice); 781-245-9320 (TTY); 781-245-5212 (Fax)
Address: CAST; 40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3; Wakefield, MA 01880
Contact:
Information: CAST advances Universal Design for Learning (UDL), producing innovative concepts, educational methods, and effective, inclusive learning technologies based on theoretical and applied research.
E-Mail: cast@cast.org
Website: www.cast.org/ncac



Agency: National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
Phone: 612-626-1530; Fax: 612-624-0879
Address: Univ. of Minnesota; 350 Elliott Hall; 75 East River Road; Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Information: Established in 1990 to provide national leadership in designing and building educational assessments and accountability systems that appropriately monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency.
E-Mail: nceo@umn.edu
Website: www.education.umn.edu/nceo



Agency: National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Phone: 612-624-2097; Fax: 612-624-9344
Address: NCSET, ICI, University of Minnesota, 6 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Dr. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Information: Coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information
E-Mail: ncset@umn.edu
Website: www.ncset.org



Agency: National Center on Student Progress Monitoring
Phone: 202-944-5300 (Voice); 877-334-3499 (TTY); 202-944-5454 (Fax)
Address: American Institutes for Research; 1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW; Washington DC 20007-3835
Contact:
Information: Improving Proven Practices in the Elementary Grades
E-Mail: studentprogress@air.og
Website: www.studentprogress.org



Agency: National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities
Phone: 864-656-2599; Fax: 864-656-0136
Address: Clemson Univ.; 209 Martin Street; Clemson, SC 29631-1555
Contact:
Information: NDPC mission is to serve as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations so these students receive the quality education and services necessary to succeed academically and graduate from high school.
E-Mail: ndpc@clemson.edu
Website: www.dropoutprevention.org



Agency: National Institute for Urban School Improvement
Phone: 303-556-3990 (Voice); 617-964-5448 (TTY); 303-556-6141 (Fax)
Address: University of Colorado at Denver; 1380 Lawrence St., Suite 625; Denver, CO 80204
Contact:
Information: The mission of the National Institute for Urban School Improvement is to support inclusive urban communities, schools, and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education.
E-Mail: niusi@edc.org
Website: www.inclusiveschools.org



Agency: National Research Center on Learning Disabilities (NRCLD)
Phone: 615-322-8150; Fax: 615-343-1570
Address: Vanderbilt University; Peabody College, PO Box 328; Nashville, TN 37103-5701
Contact:
Information: The National Research Center on Learning Disabilities is dedicated to sharing high quality information, targeted for specified audiences, and to supporting those audiences in using the information.
E-Mail: nrcld@ku.edu
Website: http://nrcld.org



Agency: Newsline - Effective Ideas for Improving the Educational Performance of Students w/ Disabilities
Phone:
Address: Eaton ISD, 1790 E. Packard Hwy, Charlotte, MI 48813
Contact:
Information: Newsletter by the Michigan Dept. of Ed. Office of Special Ed and Early Intervention Services
E-Mail:
Website: www.mde.state.mi.us/off/sped - Then click on Newsline



Agency: Office of Administrative Law
Phone: 517-373-8369; Fax: 517-373-9238
Address: Office of Administrative Law, 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Lauren Harkness, Administrative Law Judge
Information: This office handles the daily management of due process hearings for Special Education disputes.
E-Mail: harknessl@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/mde Click on Offices and Programs - then Administrative Law



Agency: Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
Phone: 517-373-9433; Fax: 517-373-7504
Address: Department of Education, 608 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48933
Contact: Jacquelyn Thompson
Information: Oversees the administrative funding of education and early intervention programs & services for young children & kids w/ disabilities
E-Mail: thompsonjj@state.mi.us
Website: www.mde.state.mi.us/off/sped



Agency: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
Phone: 202-245-7468
Address: OSERS, US Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington DC 20202
Contact:
Information: OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html



Agency: Parent Pals
Phone:
Address: Sponsored by Ameri-Corp Speech and Hearing, 1442 E. Lincoln Ave. #363, Orange, CA 92865
Contact: Leslie Kirchoff Fauquet M.A. C.C.C. (President)
Information: Provides special education information on a variety of disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website: www.parentpals.com



Agency: Special Education News
Phone: 202-320-0521
Address: 141 12th St. NE, Suite 9, Washington D.C. 20002
Contact:
Information: Updates on current and proposed legislation changes to laws and policies that will effect children in special education programs. You can also search by state to find recent or upcoming events.
E-Mail: info@specialednews.com
Website: www.specialednews.com



Agency: Special Education Resources on the Internet
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Collection of Internet accessible info resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education
E-Mail: webmaster@seriweb.com
Website: www.seriweb.com



Agency: Student Training on Mentoring Peers (STOMP)
Phone: 906-228-5744/800-379-7245; Fax: 906-228-5573
Address: 129 W. Baraga Ave., Suite H, Marquette, MI 49855
Contact: Judy
Information: Monthly student led support group, students who qualify for special ed talk about their disability and related challenges
E-Mail: stomp@upsail.org
Website: www.upsail.org

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Healthcare Services / Medical

Agency: American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Phone: 703-836-4444 (Voice); 703-519-1585 (TTY); 703-683-5100 (Fax)
Address: 1 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact:
Information: Promotes the science of medicine related to otolaryngology, head, and neck surgery including medical education courses and publications. Distributes pamphlets regarding medical problems, care, and treatment that relate to the specialty.
E-Mail:
Website: www.entnet.org

Agency: Children’s Hopes and Dreams Wish Fulfillment Foundation
Phone: 973-361-7366; Fax: 908-459-9399
Address: 280 Rt. 46, Dover, NJ 07801
Contact:
Information: Fulfills dreams and links pen-pals for children with chronic/life threatening illness.
E-Mail:
Website: www.childrenswishes.org



Agency: Children’s Special Health Care Services (Local Health Department)
Phone: 800-359-3722/517-241-7420; for programs: 517-335-5008
Address: MI Dept. Of Community Health, PO Box 30479, Lansing, MI 48909-7979
Contact:
Information: Provides coverage and referral for specialty services, family centered services, and community based services. A program within the Michigan Department of Community Health. Helps coordinate and pay for hospital and outpatient medical care.
E-Mail:
Website: www.mdch.state.mi.us/msa/cshcs



Agency: Chronic Illness Coalition (CIC)
Phone: 248-788-6965
Address: P.O. Box 3206, Farmington Hills, MI 48333
Contact:
Information: 30 independent health organizations working together to provide information and support to those with chronic illnesses or disorders in Michigan. CIC's goals include increasing public awareness of chronic illnesses, and support for programs and services of agencies that serve the needs of persons with chronic illnesses, conditions or disabilities.
E-Mail: cicmich@aol.com
Website: http://home.tir.com/~slater/id1.html



Agency: Cochlear Implant Association
Phone: 202-895-2781; Fax: 202-895-2782
Address: 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 440, Washington, DC, 20015
Contact:
Information: Provides information and support to cochlear implant recipients and their families, professionals, and the general public.
E-Mail: info@cici.org
Website: www.cici.org



Agency: Ear Service Corporation (ESCO)
Phone: 800-992-3726; Fax: 763-559-4247
Address: 3215 Fernbrook Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447
Contact:
Information: An insurance company that offers protection against loss, theft, and fire for hearing instruments.
E-Mail: info@earserv.com
Website: www.earserv.com



Agency: Family Voices
Phone: 888-835-5669 / 505-872-4774; Fax: 505-872-4780
Address: 2340 Alamo SE, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Contact:
Information: A partnership between professionals and families to advocate for health care services that are family centered, community based, comprehensive, and culturally competent.
E-Mail: kidshealth@familyvoices.org
Website: www.familyvoices.org



Agency: Hear Now
Phone: 800-648-4327
Address: Starkey Hearing Foundation, 6700 Washington Ave. S, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Contact:
Information: A non-profit organization which provides amplification for people who could not otherwise afford hearing aids or cochlear implants.
E-Mail:
Website: www.sotheworldmayhear.org



Agency: Hearing Aid Helpline
Phone: 800-521-5247 / 734-522-7200
Address: 16880 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
Contact: International Hearing Society
Information: Provides information on hearing aids and hearing loss to consumers.
E-Mail:
Website: www.ihsinfo.org



Agency: Hearing Aids for Kids
Phone: 801-572-5437
Address: 10720 Dimple Dell Drive, Sandy, UT 84092
Contact:
Information: Provides hearing aids, FM systems, and related products at greatly reduced prices to children who have a managing audiologist in a school system or other agency that does not dispense hearing aids.
E-Mail: ha4kids@juno.com
Website:



Agency: Medicaid
Phone: 800-292-2550 / 517-373-3740; TDD: 517-373-3573
Address: Michigan Department of Community Health, Sixth Floor, Lewis Class Building, 320 South Walnut, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information: Children receiving Supplemental Security Income are often eligible for Medicaid. (See National Resource Information: Social Security)
E-Mail:
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov/mdch and search for “Medicaid”



Agency: Michigan Family to Family Health Information and Education Center
Phone: 800-359-3722

Address:
Contact:
Information: Formerly the Parent Participation Program, this grant project's goal is to improve access to quality care and supports for children with special needs in their communities by empowering families. Includes many resources and information.

E-Mail: cook-gordon@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.bridges4kids.org/f2f

Agency: MIChild
Phone: 888-988-6300 / 517-373-3740; TDD: 517-373-3573
Address: Michigan Department of Community Health, Sixth Floor, Lewis Class Building, 320 South Walnut, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information: It is a health care program for the uninsured children of Michigan’s working families.
E-Mail:
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov/mdch and search for “MIChild”



Agency: Midwest Hearing Industries, Inc.
Phone: 800-821-5471
Address: 4510 W. 77th St., #201, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Contact:
Information: An insurance company that offers protection against loss and theft of hearing devices. Some policies also cover repair of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
E-Mail:
Website: www.mwhi.com



Agency: Miracle Ear Children’s Foundation
Phone: 877-268-4264; Fax: 763-268-4365
Address: Miracle-Ear, Inc., 5000 Cheshire Lane N., Minneapolis, MN 55446
Contact:
Information: Provides amplification devices for children who need them and whose family could not otherwise afford them.
E-Mail:
Website: www.miracle-ear.com/resources/children_request.asp



Agency: Nucleus Cochlear Implant
Phone: 800-523-5798 / 303-790-9010; Fax: 303-792-9025
Address: 400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112
Contact:
Information: International cochlear implant company
E-Mail: info@cochlear.com
Website: www.cochlear.com



Agency: Providence Hospital Children’s Unit
Phone: 248-849-5776
Address: 16001 West Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
Contact: nurse’s station
Information: Understands the special needs of children and family members when surgery is required. An 11-bed unit for patients 17 and under.
E-Mail:
Website: www.providence-hospital.org/service/pediatrics/

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Infants / Early Intervention / Pre-Birth

Agency: American Association for Home-Based Early Interventionists
Phone: 800-396-6144; Fax: 435-797-5580
Address: AAHBEI, Utah State University, 6500 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-6500
Contact: Paula Forney, Vice President (Office of Children with Special Needs)
Information: AAHBEI has a special, though not exclusive, emphasis on the home as a beneficial environment for early intervention. A unique strength of AAHBEI is its focus on sensory impairments along with attention to all special needs.
E-Mail: peforney@dhr.state.ga.us
Website: www.aahbei.org



Agency: Birth Defects Follow-Up Program
Phone: 517-335-8887 / 866-852-1247
Address:
Contact: Jane Simmermon
Information: Can help with referrals for support and services "A guide to Support Groups, Organizations and Services"
E-Mail: BDRFollowup@michigan.gov
Website: www.migeneticsconnection.org



Agency: Brookes Publishing Co
Phone: 800-638-3775; Fax: 410-337-8539
Address: PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285
Contact:
Information: Brookes publishes highly respected resources in early childhood, early intervention, inclusive and special education, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, literacy, communication and language, behavior, and mental health.
E-Mail:
Website: www.brookespublishing.com

Agency: Central Assessment Lending Library (CALL)
Phone: 989-774-1611 FAX: 989-774-2553
Address: Campus of Central Michigan University - Sloan Hall
Contact: Sharon Bradley-Johnson, Ed.D and Carl Merle Johnson, Ph.D.
Information: Central Assessment Lending Library (CALL) was developed to supplement psychoeducational assessment services provided by Michigan school districts for children birth through three years of age who have low-incidence disabilities, including those with visual impairment, hearing impairment, motor impairment, severe cognitive impairment, and autism. Children assessed for Early-On Programs also are eligible for these services.
E-Mail: CALL@cmich.edu
Website: www.chsbs.cmich.edu/psychology/CALL

Agency: Early On
Phone: 800-327-5966 (Voice & TTY); 517-241-2591 (Voice); 517-241-3690 (Fax)
Address: Early On Michigan, Office of Special Education and EI Services, Dept of Ed, PO Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Michelle Nicholson, Agency Coordinator
Information: Early On Michigan is a system designed to coordinate early intervention and other services for families who have children (ages 0 - 3) experiencing developmental delays or who have disabilities or special needs. Each county has an Early On coordinator, go to the website to find the one nearest you.
E-Mail: info@earlyonmichigan.org or nicholsonm@state.mi.us
Website: www.earlyonmichigan.org See website for county info



Agency: Great Lakes Area Regional Resource Center
Phone: 614-447-0844 (Voice); 614-447-8776 (TTY); 614-447-9043 (Fax)
Address: 700 Ackerman Rd., Suite 440, Columbus, OH 43202
Contact: Larry Magliocca (Exec. Dir)
Information: GLARRC works with the Michigan Special Education Agency as the state seeks ways to improve their provision of quality education and related services to infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities and their families.
E-Mail:
Website: http://glarrc.org



Agency: Hereditary Disorders Program
Phone: 517-335-9205 / 517-335-8588
Address: 6th Floor, Lewis Cass Building, 320 S. Walnut St., Lansing, MI 48913
Contact: William Young, PhD
Information: The Newborn Screening Program efforts assure that: 1) all Michigan infants receive newborn screening; 2) follow-up for infants with positive screening tests have access to treatment and a medical home, and 3) provides long-term follow-up and monitoring of health outcomes. The Hereditary Disorders Program serves as a central resource which maintains a listing of all genetic service providers, a directory of state genetic support groups, and informational brochures.
E-Mail: mdch-newbornscreening@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov Search for “hereditary disorders” click on Newborn Screening Program or www.migeneticsconnection.org



Agency: Marion Downs National Center for Infant Learning (MDNC)
Phone: 303-492-6283; Fax: 303-492-3274
Address: University of Colorado, Campus Box 409, Boulder, CO 80309-0409
Contact:
Information: Developed model systems for early identification of hearing loss and appropriate intervention strategies.
E-Mail: mdnc@colorado.edu
Website: http://colorado.edu/slhs/mdnc

Agency: Michigan Diaper and Incontinence Supplies Program
Phone: 800-737-0045
Address: J&B Medical; Michigan Medical Management Services; 30800 Telegraph Rd., Suite 3700, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Contact:
Information: Provides products for incontinence to people who are not in a Medicaid health plan and get: Medicaid, Children’s Special Health Care Services, or both
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM)
Phone: 435-797-3584; Fax: 801-797-1448
Address: Utah State University, 2880 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-2880
Contact:
Information: Research center demonstrating the feasibility of screening of all newborns for hearing loss at birth.
E-Mail: whitek@fs1.ed.usu.edu
Website: www.infanthearing.org

Agency: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC)
Phone: 919-962-2001 (Voice); 919-843-3269 (TDD); 919-966-7463 (Fax)
Address: Campus Box 8040; UNC-CH; Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8040
Contact:
Information: NECTAC supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our mission is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through five) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports and services.
E-Mail: nectac@unc.edu
Website: www.nectac.org



Agency: Newborn Hearing Screening Program
Phone: 517-335-8242 (Voice); 517-335-8246 (TTY); 517-335-8036 (Fax)
Address: Newborn Hearing Screening Program, Michigan Department of Community Health, Community Living, Children and Families Division of Family and Community Health, 3423 Martin L. King, Jr, Blvd., Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: Checks newborns for hearing loss before they leave the hospital.
E-Mail: dimone@state.mi.us
Website:



Agency: Premature Baby, Premature Child
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: A support for parents whose babies were born prematurely. The website also has links to dozens of articles about prematurity.
E-Mail:
Website: www.prematurity.org



Agency: Project Find
Phone: 800-252-0052
Address: Project Find Michigan, P.O. Box 27067, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: Helps to arrange a free evaluation for any child who might need special education.
E-Mail:
Website: www.earlyonmichigan.org/PF.htm



Agency: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Phone: 800-262-4784
Address: Call the number above to find your local WIC agency.
Contact:
Information: WIC is a federally-funded program that serves low and moderate income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who have a nutrition-related health problem. The program provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health care.
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/fia and search for “Women, Infants, and Children”

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Leisure and Camps

Agency: Able Abe’s Summer Camp
Phone: 248-926-0909
Address: 2075 E. West Maple Rd., Suite B-204, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Contact:
Information: Day Camp in Commerce Township for children aged 4 -10 with any disability.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: The Adventure Learning Center at Eagle Village
Phone: 231-832-1424 / 800-748-0061 x 262
Address: 5044 175th Ave., Hersey, MI 49639
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Hersey for children aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, behavioral, “at-risk,” and mild physical impairments.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Adventures in Movement for the Handicapped
Phone: 800-332-8210
Address:
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website:

Agency: Albright United Methodist Camp Special People III
Phone: 269-375-5427 or 269-375-9038
Address: PO Box 84, Oshtemo, MI 49077-0084
Contact: David Bushouse & Jean Bishop
Information: Coed camp in Reed City for people 10 years - adult who are EMI, TMI, LD, HI, or mildly PI. For ages 20 & up, the camp is in July.
E-Mail:
Website:


Agency: Art Experience
Phone: 248-975-9290
Address: 562 W. Huron St.; Pontiac MI 48341; PO Box 430065, Pontiac, MI 48343-0065
Contact:
Information: place where people come to experience art, music, poetry, dance, and drama
E-Mail: theartexperience@yahoo.com
Website:



Agency: Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame
Phone: 248-829-8353; Fax: 248-829-8397
Address: 2845 Crooks Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Contact:
Information: Honors MI athletes with disabilities who achieve in sports and are role models in community; educate public about sports for disabled.
E-Mail: info@adhof.org
Website: www.adhof.org



Agency: Bay Cliff Health Camp
Phone: 906-345-9314
Address: PO Box 310, Marquette, MI 49808
Contact:
Information: Primarily a coed therapy camp for children aged 3-17 with physical, speech, hearing, and visual impairments at Big Bay (30 miles northwest of Marquette).
E-Mail: baycliffhc@aol.com
Website: www.baycliff.org



Agency: Camp Anna Behrens
Phone: 616-784-3341 x 166 / 800-442-1401
Address: MI Trails Girl Scout Council, 3275 Walker NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Contact: Camp Director
Information: Camp in Greenville for girls ages 6 to 16 with general disabilities or hearing impairments.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Barakel
Phone: 989-848-2279
Address: PO Box 159, Fairview, MI 48621-0159
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Fairview, MI for people 13 - 55 years old who are upper TMI, EMI, physically disabled, or VI. Bus transportation is provided from locations in Lansing, Flint, and Bay City.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Catch-A-Rainbow
Phone: 800-723-0360
Address: American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc., 1755 Abbey Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact: Cancer Control Dept.
Information: An American Camping Association accredited camping program in Jackson open to any child who has, or has had cancer.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Chris
Phone: 517-487-0066 (Voice or TTY); 800-YOUR-EAR (Voice or TTY)
Address: 2929 Covington Court Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48912-4939
Contact: Nan Asher
Information: Coed camp in Augusta for deaf, hard of hearing, hearing siblings, and children of deaf adults aged 8-14.
E-Mail:
Website: www.madhs.org



Agency: Camp Discovery
Phone: 248-351-7979 x211
Address: Tyler J. MacEachran, MPA, VP of Programs, Epilepsy Foundation of MI, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 250, Southfield, MI 48076
Contact:
Information: The first camp is for children grades 3 - 7 with epilepsy.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Grace Bentley
Phone: 313-962-8242
Address: 1369 Stanley, Birmingham, MI 48009
Contact: Nancy Perri
Information: Coed camp in Burtchville (north of Port Huron) for children aged 7 - 17 who have physical, Down Syndrome, Autism, or Mild Mental Impairments.
E-Mail: campgrace@hotmail.com
Website: www.campgracebentley.org



Agency: Camp Jump-In
Phone: 810-231-9042
Address: 10400 Hamburg Rd., PO Box 205, Hamburg, MI 48139-0205
Contact:
Information: This is an intensive therapy program. Classes are ½ day for weeks. Concentration on motor and language development with heavy emphasis on swimming. Parents must accompany the child to camp daily for parent education.
Coed camp in Pinckney for children ages 4 - 14 who have difficulty in one of the following areas: sensory integration, sensory process, dyspraxia, auditory process, autism, learning disabled, speech and language impaired, motor delay.
E-Mail:
Website:




Agency: Camp Living Waters
Phone: 231-797-5107
Address: 536 E. 6 Mile Rd., Luther, MI 49656
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Luther (90 miles north of Grand Rapids) for people age 14 through adult who are EMI or TMI and ambulatory. Camp Living Waters cannot accept campers who require 1-1 care or supervision.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp McYACK
Phone: 517-768-5205 x3
Address: 999 Otney Dr., Jackson, MI 49201
Contact: Kary Swiontek
Information: Camp at Camp McGregor in Jackson for Dynavox or Dynamyte Users
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp MichiMAC
Phone: 866-MICH-I-MAC
Address: 39136 Canterbury Dr., Harrison Twp, MI 48045
Contact:
Information: Camp for 3rd - 7th grade students with asthma. Camp is at the YMCA Storer Camp in Jackson.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Midicha at Copneconic
Phone: 248-433-3830 / 888-DIABETES
Address: 30300 Telegraph Suite 117, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Contact: American Diabetes Association
Information: Coed camp and canoe in Fenton for teens 8-13 (camp) or 14-16 (canoe) with diabetes.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp O’ The Hills
Phone: 517-784-8543
Address: Girl Scouts Irish Hills Council, 209 E. Washington, Suite 355, Jackson, MI 49201
Contact: Outdoor Program Manager
Information: Camp in Brooklyn for anyone who can go into a regular classroom without an aide.
E-Mail:
Website: www.girlscoutssihc.org



Agency: Camp Quality USA
Phone: 231-582-2471
Address: PO Box 345, Boyne City, MI 49712
Contact:
Information: Camping experiences for kids with cancer and a year round support system. Camp at Camp Daggett in Petoskey for children with cancer and those in remission.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Tannadoonah
Phone: 574-234-4145
Address: 2828 E. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615
Contact: River Bend Council of Camp Fire
Information: Camp in Vandalia for girls ages 6 - 16 and boys ages 6 - 14 who have asthma or diabetes or are deaf.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Camp Tuhsmeheta
Phone: 810-625-2733/313-727-3546
Address: Camp Tuhsmeheta; 10500 Lincoln Lake Ave., Greenville, MI 48838
Contact: Bud Ferrell; 12346 Lippincott Blvd; Davison, MI 48423
Information: summer camp for blind and visually impaired children. Call for specific dates and topics.
E-Mail: budferrell@allvantage.com
Website: www.campt.org



Agency: Challenge Mountain of Walloon Hills, Inc.
Phone: 231-535-2141 (Lodge)
Address: PO Box 735, Boyne City, MI 49712
Contact: Sue Moody, Executive Director
Information: Free downhill skiing and use of adaptive equipment for children and adults with disabilities and their families (near Boyne Mtn).
E-Mail: cmski@challengemtn.org
Website: www.challengemtn.org



Agency: Clarkston Scamp
Phone: 248-623-8089 / 248-620-1882
Address: 6590 Middle Lake Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346
Contact:
Information: Coed day camp at Clarkston Community Schools for people 3 years to young adult with any disability.
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.clarkstonscamp.com



Agency: CMU Summer Remedial Speech and Language Clinic
Phone: 989-774-3471
Address: Health Professions Building 1165, CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Contact: Director/Summer Specialty Clinics
Information: Coed programs on the campus of Central Michigan University for speech, language, deaf, and hard of hearing.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Comprehensive Summer Therapy Fun
Phone: 616-559-1054
Address: 2505 Ardmore SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Contact:
Information: Coed day programs offering SLP, OT, and PT in Grand Rapids and Holland for children 0 - teens with all disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website: www.therapycenter.org



Agency: Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan Camp Program
Phone: 800-377-6226
Address: 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 250, Southfield, MI 48076-4105
Contact:
Information: Opportunity for children with epilepsy, their friends, and their siblings enjoy a safe summer camp experience
E-Mail:
Website: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/michigan/



Agency: Fa-Ho-Lo Bible & Conference Center
Phone: 734-439-7314
Address: 31500 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Suite 140, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Contact: Deaf Camp Director
Information: Family camp at Grass Lake for children with hearing impairments.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Foundation for Exceptional Children Summer Day Camp
Phone: 313-885-8660
Address: 16 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Contact: Debbie Moffat, Director
Information: Coed Day Camp at Grosse Pointe Farms for children who are 2 - 12 years old with mental or physical impairments or autism.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: The Fowler Center (Camp Fowler)
Phone: 989-673-2050 x10 (to register); 989-673-2050 x12 (for employment/volunteer)
Address: 2315 Harmon Lake Rd., Mayville, MI 48744
Contact:
Information: Camp held for children, teens, and adults with special needs. They try to remove any barriers so that the experience is positive, secure, and reinforcing. The camp staff will determine eligibility for camp. They have been helping campers and staff to reach their potential since 1957. They’ve added a new challenge course and a new fully accessible tree house.
Several camps are available. Please call for dates and eligibility.
E-Mail: info@thefowlercenter.org
Website: http://thefowlercenter.org



Agency: Horizon Conference
Phone: 616-956-7063
Address: PO Box 3381, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-3381
Contact:
Information: C
E-Mail:
Website: www.christianhorizonsinc.org/2003%20Horizon%20Conference%20Brochure.pdf



Agency: Indian Trails Camp
Phone: 616-677-5251
Address: 0-1859 Lake Michigan Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Grand Rapids for individuals 6 - 60+ years with physical disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Judson Collins United Methodist Camp
Phone: 800-334-0544 x354
Address: 1309 N. Ballenger Highway, Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504
Contact: Outdoor and Retreat ministries
Information: Camp in Ann Arbor for developmentally challenged adults (ages 18 & up) who are capable of meeting basic self-care needs.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Kids in Motion
Phone: 248-889-1201
Address: Saddle Brook Farms, 2636 S. Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357
Contact: Mary Hydron
Information: One week sessions.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Kids Life Camp
Phone: 616-544-3764 / 877-544-3764 x10
Address: 3030 South Ninth St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Contact:
Information: Coed camps in Kalamazoo with TBI, PT, OT, and SLP Services offered. Different camps available with varied schedules. Please call for additional information.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Lake Huron Retreat Center
Phone: 800-245-1052
Address: 1309 N. Ballenger Highway, Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504
Contact: Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
Information: Camp in Port Huron for developmentally challenged adults (ages 18 & up) capable of meeting basic self-care needs.
E-Mail:
Website: http://umccamps.org



Agency: Lepak & Associates Summer Camp
Phone: 248-669-1230
Address: 3285 Martin Rd., Suite 104, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Contact: Camp Director
Information: This camp focuses on language concepts, gross motor fun, mine motor activities, social skills training, and is individualized to the group’s abilities. Coed camp at Walled Lake for children ages 2 ½ to 15 with speech, language, or social disorders.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Lions Bear Lake Camp
Phone: 810-245-0726
Address: 3409 North Five Lakes Rd., Lapeer, MI 48446
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Lapeer for blind, visually impaired, and hearing impaired children from the ages of 6 to 15.
E-Mail:
Website: www.bearlakecamp.org



Agency: Lions Club Camp
Phone: 810-245-0726; Fax: 810-245-0750
Address: 3409 Five Lakes Road, Lapeer, MI 48446
Contact:
Information: provides children who are blind/visually impaired with a two week summer camp
E-Mail: bearlakecmp@tir.com
Website:



Agency: Magic Foundation
Phone: 1-800-362-4423
Address:
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Mcagbad Speech and Language Summer Camp
Phone: 313-331-2378 (Voice or TDD)
Address: 829 Park Lane, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Contact: Mark Reeve
Information: Coed camp at the YMCA Storer Camp in Napoleon for students in grades 4 - 12 who are oral, deaf, and hard of hearing.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Michigan Disability Sports Alliance
Phone: 517-404-6990; Fax:801-730-9866
Games Director: 616-669-9109
Address: 211 IM Sports West, MSU, East Lansing, MI 48824-1026
Games Director: Cindy Burkhour, 2454 Lamplighter Dr., Jenison, MI 49428
Contact:
Information: Regional non-profit sports organization for athletes with various physical disabilities.
E-Mail: midsa@MiDSA.org or accessrecreationgroup@juno.com
Website: www.MiDSA.org or http://personal.myvine.com/~mcpla/contact.htm



Agency: Mystic Lake YMCA Camp
Phone: 517-339-3109 or 989-544-2844
Address: PO Box 100, Lake, MI 48632
Contact:
Information: Coed camp at Lake for children 6 - 16 years old who have hearing impairments, speech impairments, physical impairments (must be ambulatory), emotional impairments, or dyslexia. Camps who require one on one care cannot be accepted.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: National Wheelchair Basketball Association
Phone: 719-266-4082; Fax:734-936-7515
Address: 6917 Grand Prairie Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Contact:
Information: Nation’s oldest and largest disability sport organization. The NWBA is a non-profit organization which serves as the national governing body for men’s women’s and youth wheelchair basketball in the US.
E-Mail: toddhatfield@nwba.org
Website: www.nwba.org



Agency: North American Riding for the Handicapped, Inc
Phone: 800-369-7433; Fax: 303-252-4610
Address: PO Box 33150, Denver, CO 80233
Contact:
Information: Premier site for information on equine-assisted activities. NARHA is a non-profit organization that promotes the benefit of the horse for individuals with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website: www.narha.org



Agency: Okemos Special Needs Day Camp
Phone:
Address: 4000 N. Okemos Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
Contact: Sue Hosback
Information: Coed camp at Kinawa Middle School in Okemos for children 7 and up who are EMI or TMI. Please call for information.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: OUR Camp
Phone: 313-537-5335 / 734-455-9118 / 248-348-7026
Address: PO Box 700739, Plymouth, MI 48170
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Northville for children aged 3 - 9 who qualifies for special education in their home school district, and siblings without special needs. Campers may enroll for 1 or both sessions. $10 non-refundable application fee.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Pine Lake Experience
Phone: 269-664-9260
Address: 11611 W. Pine Lake Rd., Plainwell, MI 49080
Contact: Kathy Fretz
Information: Coed camp in Plainwell for people 16 to 19 years old with mild or moderate mental impairments, mild or moderate physical challenges, visual or hearing disorders, mild or moderate emotional impairments, autism, closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries, or learning disabilities.
Website:



Agency: Pioneer Trails
Phone: 231-773-5355
Address: 1145-E. Wesley, Muskegon, MI 49442
Contact: Rhonda Creegan
Information: Coed camp in Holton for people ages 6 to adult. Pioneer Trails offers recreational opportunities for people with mild, moderate, or severe mental impairments, physical challenges, visual or hearing disorders, emotional impairments, and autism.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Recreational Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities
Phone: 248-858-7596
Address:
Contact: Sandy Dorey Oakland county parks & rec
Information: classes, clinics, recreational therapy and support groups, free downhill skiing
E-Mail: doreys@co.oakland.mi.us
Website:



Agency: Special Days Camp
Phone: 866-448-4710
Address: PO Box 1154, Bay City, MI 48706-0154
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Brighton for children 6 to 17 years old who have or have had cancer or leukemia. The sibling program is open to brothers or sisters of children who have or have had cancer.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Special Olympics of Michigan
Phone: 989-774-3911 or 800-644-6404
Address: CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
Contact:
Information: Provides sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for the children and adults with mental retardation who live in our state. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness; demonstrate courage; experience joy; and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
E-Mail: somi@somi.org
Website: www.somi.org



Agency: Spirit Camp
Phone: 231-348-2154
Address: Petoskey High School, 1500 Hill Street, Petosky, MI 49770
Contact: George Armstrong
Information: Day camp at Resort Pike School in Petosky for children 7 and up with all disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Springhill Camps
Phone: 231-734-2616
Address: PO Box 100, Evart, MI 49631
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Evart for people ages 7 to 17 who are mentally or physically impaired. There is an inclusion program to accommodate children with special needs and place them with their peers.
E-Mail:
Website: www.springhillcamps.com



Agency: St. Francis Camp on the Lake
Phone: 517-688-9212
Address: 10120 Murray Rd., Jerome, MI 49249
Contact:
Information: Summer camp for mentally impaired children and adults.
E-Mail: mikecarp@peoplepc.net
Website: www.bosonline.com/saintfranciscamp/



Agency: Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation
Phone: 586-446-2708
Address: PO Box 8009, Sterling Heights, MI 48311-8009
Contact: Sterling Heights Special Recreation
Information: Coed Camps at Plumbrook Elementary School for Jr. Group (ages 5-12) in Sterling Heights and at the Bozymowski Center for Education for the Senior Group (ages 13-26) in Sterling Heights. Camps are for people who are TMI or EMI.
E-Mail:
Website:


Agency: Sunshine Foundation
Phone: 800-767-1976
Address:
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: TimRo Children’s Center
Phone:
Address: 2630 Avonhurst Dr., Troy, MI 48084-1028
Contact: Carol W. Cramer, Program Director
Information: Coed day camp in Bloomfield Hills for children 3 ½ to 11 years old with autism, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, LD, EI, Speech/Language Communication, Hearing Impaired, or Developmental Delays. Program includes SLP, LT, art and music therapy, and academic mornings.
E-Mail:
Website:

Agency: The Toy Industry Foundation
Phone:
Address: 1115 Broadway, Suite 400 New York, NY 10010
Contact:
Information: The Toy Industry Foundation, in partnership with the Alliance for Technology Access and the American Foundation for the Blind, has published its 2006 guide to toys for children with special needs. For a copy, visit the Toy Industry Foundation website or write them at the above address.
E-Mail:
Website: www.toy-tia.org

Agency: USA Deaf Sports Federation (formerly American Athletic Association of the Deaf)
Phone: 801-393-7916 (TTY); 801-393-2263 (Fax)
Address: 3607 Washington Blvd., #4, Ogden, UT 84403-1737
Contact:
Information: Governing body for all deaf sports and recreation in the United States.
E-Mail: homeoffice@usadsf.org
Website: www.usadsf.org

Agency: VSA Arts of Michigan
Phone: 313-832-3303 (Voice or TTY); 313-832-3387 (Fax)
Address: 51 West Hancock St., Detroit, MI 48201-1382
Contact: Lora Frankel (Exex. Dir)
Information: Part of an international organization which promotes arts, education and creative expression w/ children & adults w/ disabilities
E-Mail: lora@vsami.org
Website: www.vsami.org



Agency: Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL)
Phone: 248-486-9744
Address: Tom Martin, 280 Courtney Ct., Northville, MI 48167
Contact: Tom Martin/ Chris Lemieux
Information: Wheelchair Hockey League
E-Mail: looneytom@comcast.net / jaysfan29@cogeco.ca
Website: www.scorezone.com/wchl



Agency: YWCA Camp Calvell - MDA CANTON
Phone: 734-416-7076
Address: MDA-Metro Detroit North-West, 5860 Canton Center Rd., Suite 362, Canton, MI 48418
Contact:
Information: Coed camp in Lexington for people aged 6 to 21 years old with any of the 40 neuromuscular diseases that MDA covers.
E-Mail:
Website:

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Mental Health Services and Therapy

Agency: Association for Children’s Mental Health
Phone: 800-782-0883
Address: 941 Abbott Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact: Mary Jo Wheeler, Executive Director
Information: A mutual support network for parents, information on services and resources for parents and professionals, parent education and training, direct assistance for special needs, advocacy.
E-Mail: acmhinc@aol.com
Website:



Agency: Children’s Waiver Program (through Community Mental Health Services)
Phone: 517-241-5757
Address:
Contact: Debbie Milhouse Slaine
Information: Receive support in the home for children (under age 18) who are eligible for, and are at risk of, placement into an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded.
E-Mail: Milhouse@michigan.gov
Website:



Agency: Community Mental Health
Phone: 517-335-5100
Address: Dept. of Community Health, Lewis Cass Building, 320 S. Walnut Blvd., Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/mdch click on Mental Health on the left side of the page



Agency: Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Phone: 703-684-7710; Fax: 703-836-1040
Address: 1101 King St., Ste. 420, Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact:
Information: This national family-run organization is dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life. Amongst other activities, they help policy-makers, agencies, and providers become more effective in delivering services and supports that foster healthy emotional development for all children.
E-Mail: ffcmh@ffcmh.org
Website: www.ffcmh.org

Agency: Board Certified Music Therapist, Anita L. Gadberry. PhD., MT-BC
Phone:
Address:
Contact: Anita L. Gadberry. PhD., MT-BC
Information: Music therapy is the systematic use of music and the relationships that develop among the therapist, client, and music to promote health in areas such as communication skills, motor skills, interpersonal skills, and cognition.
E-Mail:
Website: gadberrymusic.com

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Michigan Information / Resources

Agency: The Abilities Center, Inc.
Phone: 248-926-0909; Fax: 248-624-3332
Address: 2075 E. West Maple Rd., Suite B-204, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Contact:
Information: Provides therapeutic services such as occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy to children with special needs.
E-Mail: therapy@abilitiescenter.com
Website: www.abilitiescenter.com



Agency: Brain Injury Association of Michigan (Resource Guide)
Phone: 800-772-4323 / 810-229-5880; Fax: 810-229-8947
Address: 8619 W. Grand River, Suite I, Brighton, MI 48116
Contact:
Information: The Brain Injury Association of Michigan is a non-profit organization that brings together people with brain injury, their families, friends, and concerned professionals to improve the quality of life that people experience after brain injury.
E-Mail: info@biami.org
Website: www.michigan.gov and search “Traumatic Brain Injury”



Agency: Children with Special Needs Fund
Phone: 800-359-3722 / 517-241-7420; Fax: 517-241-8970
Address: Children with Special Needs Fund, P.O. Box 30479, Lansing, MI 48909-7979
Contact:
Information: The Fund provides services and equipment to children with special health care needs that no other resource – including state or federal programs - provides.
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov and Search “Children with Special Needs Fund”



Agency: Client Assistance Program
Phone: 517-487-1755/800-288-5923 (Voice or TTY); Fax: 517-487-1755
Address: Client Assistance Program, MI Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc., 4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500, Lansing, 48911-4263
Contact:
Information: The Client Assistance Program (CAP) services include assistance in pursuing administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies to ensure the protection of persons receiving or seeking services under the Rehabilitation Act. Rehabilitation Services Administration also administers CAP.
E-Mail:
Website: www.mpas.org Click on Protection and Advocacy



Agency: Disability Resource Directory
Phone: 517-334-8000/877-499-6232 (Voice & TTY)
Address: FIA, PO Box 30037, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Dee Robertson (517) 373-9416
Information: Directory to help individuals and families locate disability services in an easy-to-use resource directory
E-Mail: fiaweb@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/fia/0,1607,7-124-5460_7260-22397--,00.html



Agency: Easter Seals Adult Mental Health Services
Phone: 248-386-9600; Fax: 248-386-9604
Address: 22170 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
Contact: Mindy Biglin, Program Manager
Information: Children and adults with mental and physical disabilities and special needs find highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they come to Easter Seals - Michigan. Teams of therapists, caseworkers and other health professionals help each person overcome obstacles to independence and reach his or her personal goals.
E-Mail: mbiglin@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Collaborative Solutions
Phone: 248-975-9769; Fax: 248-338-2936
Address: 1105 N. Telegraph, Waterford, MI 48328
Contact: Mindy Biglin, Program Manager
Information: Job Training and Employment Services include employment planning services and job search assistance.
E-Mail: mbiglin@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Genesse County, Michigan
Phone: 810-238-0475; Fax: 810-238-9270
Address: 1420 West Third Ave., Flint, MI 48504-4897
Contact: Elliott C. Fauster, President/CEO
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: eslily@intouchmi.com
Website: http://eastersealsgenco.com/



Agency: Easter Seals Macomb Child Guidance Center
Phone: 586-978-2476; Fax:586-978-7202
Address: 40600 Van Dyke, Suite #9, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Contact:
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: sgoldman@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - East Central Region
Phone: 989-797-0880 / 800-757-3257; Fax: 989-753-4795
Address: 804 South Hamilton, Saginaw, MI 48602-1516
Contact: Julie S. Dorcey, Regional Director
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: esofmi@aol.com
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - El Centro La Familia
Phone: 248-858-5320; Fax: 248-858-1604
Address: 35 W. Huron, Suite 200, Pontiac, MI 48342
Contact: Sonia Acosta, Manager
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: sacosta@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - First Impressions Farm
Phone: 248-447-4711; Fax: 248-372-7472
Address: 33181 27 Mile Rd., New Haven, MI 48048
Contact: Lisa O’Halloran, Supervisor of Children’s Therapy
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - Grand Rapids
Phone: 616-942-2081 (Voice); 800-292-6236 (TTY); 616-942-5932 (Fax)
Address: 4065 Saladin Drive, SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6299
Contact: Bill Rowell for information
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail:
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - Northwestern Region
Phone: 231-941-1271; Fax: 231-941-1990
Address: 109 S. Union, Suite 209, Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact: Liz Hughes, Director
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: ESSofMich@aol.com
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Michigan - Upper Peninsula Region
Phone: 906-228-5816; Fax: 906-228-6199
Address: 104 Coles Dr., Suite A., Marquette, MI 49855-4059
Contact: Karen Taylor, Regional Director
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: ESofUPMich@aol.com
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals North Oakland Family Mental Health Center
Phone: 248-858-5326; Fax: 248-858-1449
Address: 28 W. Lawrence, Pontiac, MI 48342
Contact: Bobette Schrandt, Program Manager
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: bschrandt@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals South Oakland Family Mental Health Center
Phone: 248-357-8181; Fax: 248-350-3159
Address: 22190 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
Contact: Bobette Schrandt, Program Manager
Information:
E-Mail: bschrandt@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Southeastern Michigan
Adult Day and Children’s Therapy Program
Phone: 800-757-3257 / 248-538-7830; Fax: 248-538-7860
Address: 7100 Lindenmere, Bloomfield, MI 48301
Contact: Colleen Brayton, Director of Gateway’s Day Program
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: cbrayton@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Southeastern Michigan - Headquarters
Phone: 248-386-9600 / 800-757-3257; Fax: 248-386-9604
Address: 22150 W. Nine Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
Contact: John Cocciolone, President/CEO
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail: jcocciolone@essmichigan.org
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Easter Seals Southeastern Michigan - Novi Hilton
Phone: 248-447-4711; Fax: 248-372-7472
Address: 21111 Haggerty Rd., Novi, MI 48375
Contact: Carolyn Hetherington, Office Manager
Information: Call or see website for specific services and programs offered
E-Mail:
Website: www.mi.easterseals.com



Agency: Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan - Grand Rapids Office
Phone: 800-377-6226 / 616-454-7979; Fax: 616-454-2542
Address: 385 Leonard NE, PO Box 2104, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2104
Contact:
Information: Provides a number of workshops that are free to the public as well as services for those with mobility impairments, education and consultation services, including toll free phone services, video library, and literature. Mon- Thurs. 9am - 5pm
E-Mail:
Website: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/michigan/



Agency: Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan - Southfield Office
Phone: 800-377-6226 / 248-351-7979; Fax: 248-351-2101
Address: 20300 Civic Center Dr., Suite 250, Southfield, MI 48076-4154
Contact:
Information: Provides a number of workshops that are free to the public as well as services for those with mobility impairments, education and consultation services, including toll free phone services, video library, and literature. Mon- Fri 9am- 5pm
E-Mail:
Website: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/michigan/



Agency: The Family Support Network
Phone: 800-359-3722/313-456-4381
Address: Children with Special Needs Fund, P.O. Box 30479, Lansing, MI 48909-7979
Contact: Scott Syrjala, Fathers Network Coordinator
Information: The Family Support Network is organized into local chapters in which trained "support parents" recognize the concerns of the families in their communities. They provide information and referrals to families, enabling them to access community resources to enrich the lives of children with special needs.
E-Mail: ssyrjala@nmu.edu
Website: www.michigan.gov Search “Parent Participation Program”



Agency: Food Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps)
Phone: 517-241-7210 / 517-373-2035
Address: Family Independence Agency, 235 S. Grand Ave, PO Box 30037, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: Supplements the food purchasing power of low individuals and families.
E-Mail: fiaweb@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov Search “food assistance program”



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Central Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 517-787-0570; Fax: 517-787-7254
Address: 617 N. Mechanic St., Jackson, MI 49202
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail: goodwill@gicm.org
Website: www.gicm.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
Phone: 313-964-3900; Fax: 313-964-3909
Address: 3111 Grand River
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail: info@goodwillDetroit.org
Website: www.goodwilldetroit.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids, Inc.
Phone: 616-532-4200; Fax: 616-532-3044
Address: 3035 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website: www.goodwillgr.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Michigan Heartland
Phone: 269-964-9455; Fax: 269-964-9519
Address: 4820 Wayne Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail: admin@mihgoodwill.org
Website: www.mihgoodwill.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 810-762-9960; Fax: 810-762-9957
Address: 501 S. Averill Ave., Flint, MI 48506
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website: www.goodwillmidmichigan.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 517-263-2135; Fax: 517-265-9740
Address: 600 E. Beecher St., Adrian, MI 49221
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website: www.goodwillsemi.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 269-382-0490; Fax: 269-382-6836
Address: 2700 N. Pitcher St., Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website: www.goodwillswmi.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of St. Clair County, Inc.
Phone: 810-987-9333; Fax: 810-987-3121
Address: 1013 26th St., Port Huron, MI 48060
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 231-922-4805; Fax: 231-922-2053
Address: 2279 S. Airport Rd. W., Traverse City, MI 49684
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail: goodwitc@traverse.net
Website: www.goodwillnmi.org



Agency: Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Inc.
Phone: 231-722-7871; Fax: 231-728-6408
Address: 271 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442
Contact:
Information: We collect donated clothing and household goods to sell in our 1,900 retail stores and provide contract labor services to business and government.
E-Mail:
Website: www.goodwillwm.org



Agency: Governor Jennifer Granholm
Phone: 517-373-3400; Fax: 517-335-6863
Address: Governor's Office, PO Box 30013, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: 1st female governor of MI, education is her top priority; interested in families and educating children
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/gov



Agency: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan - Metro Lansing office
Phone: 800-622-9474 / 517-272-3868; Fax: 517-272-3864
Address: 3390 Pine Tree, Suite 20; Lansing, MI 48911-4212
Contact:
Information: Our focus is on creating positive, uplifting experiences for the wish children and their families as they battle their life-threatening medical conditions. We are devoted to bringing hope, strength, and joy into the lives of our wish families, and sharing the incredible power of these wishes with our supporters and community. We pledge to carry out our mission with integrity, compassion and respect.
E-Mail: wishmich@wishmich.org
Website: www.wishmich.org



Agency: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, Metro Detroit Office
Phone: 734-953-0040/888-857-9474; Fax: 734-432-9799
Address: 37727 Professional Center Dr., Suite 135D, Livonia, MI 48154-1196
Contact:
Information: Our focus is on creating positive, uplifting experiences for the wish children and their families as they battle their life-threatening medical conditions. We are devoted to bringing hope, strength, and joy into the lives of our wish families, and sharing the incredible power of these wishes with our supporters and community. We pledge to carry out our mission with integrity, compassion and respect.
E-Mail: wishmich@wishmich.org
Website: www.wishmich.org



Agency: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, Metro Grand Rapids Office
Phone: 877-631-9474; Fax: 616-356-2383
Address: 1260 Ekhart St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1372
Contact:
Information: Our focus is on creating positive, uplifting experiences for the wish children and their families as they battle their life-threatening medical conditions. We are devoted to bringing hope, strength, and joy into the lives of our wish families, and sharing the incredible power of these wishes with our supporters and community. We pledge to carry out our mission with integrity, compassion and respect.
E-Mail: wishmich@wishmich.org
Website: www.wishmich.org



Agency: March of Dimes, Michigan Chapter
Phone: 248-359-1550; Fax: 248-213-4923
Address: 27600 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 150, Southfield, MI, 48034
Contact:
Information: Provides information on birth defects, video lending library for schools or individuals, prenatal worksite health promotion program, Community grants program, advocacy network, and informational brochures
E-Mail: MI630@marchofdimes.org
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Ann Arbor Division
Phone: 734-761-6331; Fax: 734-231-2313
Address: 455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Suite 75, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
Contact:
Information: Livingston/Washtenaw/Monroe Division
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Central and Eastern Divisions
Phone: 248-359-1550; Fax: 248-213-4923
Address: 27600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 150, Southfield, MI, 48034
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail: MI630@marchofdimes.com
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Flint Division
Phone: 810-230-2855; Fax: 810-230-8958
Address: 3237 Beecher Road, Suite G, Flint, MI, 48532
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Grand Rapids and Western Divisions
Phone: 616-247-6861; Fax: 616-247-6864
Address: 3330 Broadmoor SE, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Kalamazoo Division
Phone: 269-343-5586; Fax: 269-343-5590
Address: 1930 West Milham Rd., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI, 49024
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Lansing Division
Phone: 517-699-4863; Fax: 517-699-8184
Address: 2450 Delhi Commerce Drive, Suite 9B, Holt, MI, 48842
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Marquette Division
Phone: 906-228-6942; Fax: 906-228-8659
Address: 1021 West Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI, 49855
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Port Huron Division
Phone: 810-982-0177; Fax: 810-982-5932
Address: 511 Fort Street, Suite 250, Port Huron, MI, 48060
Contact:
Information: "Babies and You" program, prenatal care worksite, 14 seminars: nutrition, substance abuse, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan



Agency: March of Dimes, Traverse City Division
Phone: 231-947-2488; Fax: 231-947-1590
Address: 10850 E. Traverse Hwy, Suite 1108, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website: www.marchofdimes.com/michigan

Agency:Mediation Service of NRC
Phone: 313-561-3500; Fax: 313-561-3600
Address:Garrison Place, 19855 W. Outer Drive, Suite 206 - East Building, Dearborn, MI 48124
Contact:
Information: Providing alternative dispute resolution services throughout Wayne County, MI.
E-Mail:
Website: www.mediation-wayne.org



Agency: Michigan Commission for Disability Concerns
Phone: 1-877-499-6232/ 517-334-8000 (Voice or TTY); 517-334-6637 (Fax)
Address: Dept. Of Labor and Economic Growth, MCDC, 320 N. Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information: Promotes disability awareness and rights; provides education, information, and referral to people with disabilities, employers, and other agencies and the general public.
E-Mail: mcdc@michigan.gov
Website: www.michigan.gov/cis and Search “Commission on Disability Concerns”



Agency: Michigan Indian Directory
Phone: 517-335-3165
Address: Michigan Dept. of Civil Rights, 110 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 800, Lansing, MI 48913
Contact:
Information: American Indian Organizations, historic tribes, federally recognized tribes, other Indian Programs and Services
E-Mail:
Website:



Agency: Michigan Self-Help Clearinghouse
Phone: 517-484-7373 / 800-777-5556 (voice or TTY); Fax: 517-487-0827
Address: Michigan Self-Help Clearinghouse, Suite 300, Lansing, MI 48933-1706
Contact:
Information: Search the online database by county and subject to find a support group in your area. Funding has been cut, but the online database is being maintained by volunteers.
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.mpas.org/MSHC1.ASP

Agency: Michigan Schools for the Deaf for the Deaf & Blind
Phone: 800-622-6730 Ext: 11461
Address: 1667 Miller Road, Flint, MI 48503-4720
Contact: Koren Firos
Information: Braille classes are now available upon request. Classes are offered regionally. Visit the website for more information.
E-Mail: firosk@michigan.gov
Website: http://www.cenmi.org/msdb-lio

Agency: Michigan Special Education Mediation
Phone: 517-373-4839 / 800-873-7658: Fax: 517-373-8922
Address: Michigan Special Education Mediation, State Court Administrative Office, PO Box 30048, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: Providing parents and schools with Special Education Dispute Resolution services FREE of charge in every county throughout Michigan.
E-Mail:
Website: www.courts.michigan.gov/scao/dispute

Agency: Neighborhood Service Organization
Phone: 586-954-2611; Fax: 586-469-1506
Address: Construct, 39098 Canterbury, Harrison Township, MI 48045-6014
Contact:
Information: Neighborhood Service Organization has brought innovative human services directly to people in neighborhoods, schools, churches, and homes where the impact can be strongest and most relevant. Find community resources. Help w/ referrals for support and services. "A Guide to Support Groups, Organizations, & Services"
E-Mail: mail@cnstrct.com
Website: www.cnstrct.com/nsotxt.html

Agency: Rainbow Connection
Phone: 248-601-9474 Ext: 16
Address: 621 West University, Rochester, MI 48307
Contact: Ingrid M. Joost
Information: A non-profit organization since 1985, Rainbow Connection has granted wishes to over 1450 children with life-threatening and/or terminal illnesses. The children they grant wishes to are between the ages of 3-18 years of age, and must reside in Michigan.
E-Mail: ingrid_joost@hotmail.com
Website: www.rainbowwishconnection.org

Agency: Scholarships for students with visual impairments
Phone: 800-622-6730 ext. 1-1421
Address: Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind, Low Incidence Outreach, 1667 Miller Rd., Flint, MI 48503-4720
Contact: Kathy Brown
Information: $200 scholarships from the Michigan School for the Blind for students with visual impairments to attend the enrichment program or event of their choosing.
E-Mail: brownk3@michigan.gov
Website:



Agency: United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit
Phone: 248-557-5070/ 800-827-4843; Fax: 248-557-0224 / 248-557-4456
Address: 23077 Greenfield, Ste., 205, Southfield, MI 48075
Contact:
Information: Their goal is to advance the independence of all people with disabilities and to secure their right to self-determination and inclusion. Information regarding advocacy, support groups, and local workshops; Social Security Benefits; Employment; and Newsletter Submissions
E-Mail: main@ucpdetroit.org
Website: www.ucpdetroit.org



Agency: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Phone: 313-577-2654 / 888-978-4334 (Voice or TTY); Fax: 313-577-3770
Address: Developmental Disabilities Institute, Wayne State Univ., 4809 Woodward Ave., Suite 268, Detroit, MI 48202
Contact: Barbara LeRoy (Director)
Information: Contribute to the development of inclusive communities and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families
E-Mail: B_Le_Roy@wayne.edu
Website: www.wayne.edu/DDI

Agency: Youth Transition Services – Frequently Asked Questions
Phone: 517-241-3957
Address: DELEG-MRS, 201 North Washington Square
Contact: Cynthia Wright, Rehabilitation Consultant
Information: Click here for the frequently asked questions.
E-Mail: wrightc1@michigan.gov
Website:

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National Resource Information

Agency: ADA in Action
Phone: 800-514-0301 (Voice); 800-514-0383 (TDD); 202-307-1198 (Fax)
Address: U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section - NYAV, Washington, D.C. 20530
Contact:
Information: Guide to disability rights laws, ADA questions and answers, and ADA mediation program
E-Mail:
Website: www.ada.gov



Agency: Civitan International
Phone: 800-CIVITAN / 205-591-8910; Fax: 205-592-6307
Address: PO Box 130744, Birmingham, AL 35213-0744
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individuals and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.
E-Mail: civitan@civitan.org
Website:www.civitan.org

Agency: Internet Resources for Special Children
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Communicating info relating to the needs of children with disABILITIES worldwide in order to provide info to parents, etc.
E-Mail:
Website: www.irsc.org



Agency: Kiwanis International
Phone: 317-875-8755 / 800-549-2647; Fax: 317-879-0204
Address: 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196
Contact:
Information: Service organization evaluating both children’s issues and community needs.
E-Mail: kiwanismail@kiwanis.org
Website: www.kiwanis.org

Agency: Lions Club International
Phone: 708-571-5466
Address: 300 22^nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60521
Contact:
Information: Service organization that provides services for people who are deaf or blind.
E-Mail:
Website: www.lions.org

Agency: Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
Phone: 602-279-9474/800-722-9474; Fax: 602-279-0855
Address: 3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127
Contact:
Information: Grant the wishes of children w/ life threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, & joy
E-Mail: mawfa@wish.org ; comm@wish.org
Website: www.wish.org



Agency: National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Phone: 800-695-0285 (voice or TTY); Fax: 202-884-8441
Address: PO Box 1492, Washington DC 20013-1492
Contact:
Information: Information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues, referrals throughout the country.
E-Mail: nichcy@aed.org
Website: www.nichcy.org



Agency: National Organization for Rare Disorders
Phone: 203-744-0100 (Voice); 800-999-6673 (Voicemail only); 203-797-9590 (TDD); 203-798-2291 (Fax)
Address: National Organization for Rare Disorders, 55 Kenosia Avenue, PO Box 1968,
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
Contact:
Information: Literature and database on rare disorders
E-Mail: orphan@rarediseases.org
Website: www.rarediseases.org



Agency: National Organization on Disability
Phone: 202-293-5960 (Voice); 202-293-5968 (TTY); 202-293-7999 (Fax)
Address: 910 16th St. NW, Suite 600, Washington DC 20006
Contact:
Information: info about all disabilities, all age groups, all disability issues. FAQs, publications, links to other sites
E-Mail: ability@nod.org
Website: www.nod.org



Agency: Project FORUM
Phone: 703-519-3800x335 (voice); 703-519-7008 (TTY); 703-519-3808 (Fax)
Address: NASDSE, 1800 Diagonal Rd., Suite 320, Alexandria, VA 22314-2840
Contact:
Information: This project identifies information needed to improve the management, administration, delivery and effectiveness of education programs and services, and promotes utilization of research data and other information for improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
E-Mail: joy@nasdse.org
Website: www.nasdse.org/forum.htm


Agency: Resources for Rehabilitation
Phone: 781-368-9094; Fax: 781-368-9096
Address: 22 Bonad Rd., Winchester, MA 01890
Contact:
Information: Publishes resource guides, patient education materials and professional publications. Conducts training programs.
E-Mail: info@rfr.org
Website: www.rfr.org

Agency: Rotary International
Phone: 847-866-3000; Fax: 847-328-8554
Address: One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Contact:
Information: Promotes world peace and understanding through local and global service projects.
E-Mail:
Website: www.rotary.org

Agency: Senator Carl Levin
Phone: 202-224-6221 (Voice); 202-224-2816; (TTY); 202-224-1388 (Fax)
Address: 269 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510
Contact:
Information: Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Small Business Comm., etc.
E-Mail: senator@levin.senate.gov
Website: http://levin.senate.gov



Agency: Senator Debbie Stabenow
Phone: 202-224-4822 (Voice); 202-224-2066 (TTY); 202-224-8834 (Fax)
Address: 702 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510
Contact:
Information: 1st woman from MI elected to US Senate; interested in quality, safe schools, fiscal responsibilities in gov, tax relief, etc.
E-Mail: senator@stabenow.senate.gov
Website: http://stabenow.senate.gov



Agency: Sight and Hearing Association
Phone: 800-992-0424 / 651-645-2546; Fax: 651-645-2742
Address: 674 Transfer Rd., St. Paul, MN 55114-1402
Contact:
Information: Non-profit, educational organization dedicated to the prevention of hearing and vision loss. Provides educational resources for the preservation of hearing.
E-Mail:
Website:www.sightandhearing.org

Agency: Social Security
Phone: 800-772-1213 (Voice) or 800-325-0778 (TTY)
Address: Social Security Administration, Office of Public Inquiries, Windsor Park Bldg, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235
Contact:
Information: Understanding social security benefits for children with disabilities. May be able to file a supplemental security income (SSI) disability claim for your child.
E-Mail:
Website: www.ssa.gov

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Parents and Foster Families

Agency: ARCH National Respite Locator Service
Phone: 800-473-1727, ext. 222 / 919-490-5577; Fax: 919-490-4905
Address: Chapel Hill Training Outreach Project, 800 Eastowne Dr., Suite 105, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Contact: Linda Baker, Director
Information: Helps caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their community.
E-Mail: lbaker@chtop.org
Website: www.archrespite.org



Agency: E-Parent Magazine
Phone: 877-372-7368 / 201-489-4111; Fax: 201-489-0074
Address: Exceptional Parent, 65 E. Route 4, River Edge, NJ 07661
Contact:
Information: van & van conversion dealers, organizations & associations, parent to parent programs, parent training & info centers, directory, etc
E-Mail:
Website: http://eparent.com/resources/directories/default.htm



Agency: Family Information Exchange
Phone: 800-292-7851, ext. 128 / 517-487-5426
Address: Family Information Exchange, The Arc Michigan, 1325 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Contact: Char Blackburn
Information: Links you with parents on local and state Early On® councils, other families in your area who have children with special needs, and other families who have had similar experiences.
E-Mail: char@arcmi.org
Website: http://www.arcmi.org/fie/fie.htm



Agency: Family Village: A Global Community of Disability Related Resources
Phone:
Address: The Family Village, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 1500 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53705
Contact:
Information: A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
E-Mail: familyvillage@waisman.wisc.edu
Website: www.familyvillage.wisc.edu



Agency: The Fathers Network
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Celebrates and supports fathers and families raising children with special needs.
E-Mail:
Website: www.fathersnetwork.org



Agency: Give Kids the World Village
Phone: 800-995-KIDS/407-396-1114; Fax: 407-396-1207
Address: 210 S. Bass Rd., Kissimmee, FL 34746
Contact:
Information: Give Kids The World Village is a non-profit resort that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Wish-granting organizations coordinate transportation to Orlando, while Give Kids The World provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, attractions tickets and meals for a week-long fantasy vacation.
E-Mail: dream@gktw.org
Website: www.gktw.org



Agency: Hope Network - ARCH, Inc.
Phone: 616-651-8527; Fax: 616-651-1817
Address: 511 West Lafayette, Sturgis, MI 49091
Contact: David Smith, Executive Director
Information: Their mission statement is to increase the independence and dignity of individuals according to their needs.
E-Mail:
Website: www.hopenetwork.org



Agency: Hope Network - Behavioral Health Services
Phone: 616-235-2910; Fax: 616-235-2066
Address: 1256 Walker NW, PO Box 141124, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Contact: Allen Jansen, Executive Director
Information: Hope Network Behavioral Health Services provides pathways to community living throughout West Michigan for individuals experiencing mental illness, including dual diagnosis, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.
E-Mail:
Website: www.hopenetwork.org


Agency: Hope Network - Corporate Office
Phone: 616-248-5900/800-695-4843 (voice); 616-248-5161 (TDD); 616-145-4843 (Fax)
Address: 3375 South Division Ave., Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49548-2157
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to enhance the dignity and independence of persons who have a disability and/or are disadvantaged.
E-Mail: jbyrne@hopenetwork.org
Website: www.hopenetwork.org



Agency: Hope Network - Living Ways of Southwest Michigan
Phone: 616-343-6355; Fax: 616-343-0054
Address: 626 Reed Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact:
Information: Living Ways of Southwest Michigan, a community-based agency in Kalamazoo, provides a range of support services that help people with disabilities participate as fully in the community as possible while living in the safest, least restrictive settings.
E-Mail: chorsfall@hopenetwork.org
Website: www.hopenetwork.org



Agency: Hope Network - North Michigan
Phone: 231-796-4801; Fax: 231-796-3613
Address: MOARC, 21685 Northland Dr., Paris, MI 49338-0066
Contact:
Information: Mecosta-Osceola Area Resource Center
E-Mail:
Website: www.hopenetwork.org


Agency: Hope Network - Rehabilitation Services
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Offices are located in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Muskegon. Please see the website for further information.
E-Mail:
Website: www.hopenetworkrehab.org



Agency: Hope Network - Southeast
Phone: 248-334-3454; Fax: 248-334-2737
Address: 35 West Huron, Suite 302, Pontiac, MI 48342
Contact: Pat Crandall, Executive Director
Information: A successful developer, provider and manager of residential programs and support services for people with psychiatric and related disabilities.
E-Mail: pcrandal@hopenetwork.org
Website: www.hopenetwork.org



Agency: Hope Network West Michigan
Phone: 616-248-5900; Fax: 616-245-4843
Address: 3375 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Contact: Lynda Zeller, Executive Director
Information: Hope Network West Michigan offers programs in a variety of areas that enhance the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and/or disadvantages.
E-Mail:
Website: www.hopenetwork.org



Agency: Human Development Commission - HDC
Phone: 800-843-6394 /517-673-4121 (Voice); 517-672-4582 (TDD); 517-673-2031 (Fax)
Address: 429 Montague Ave., Caro, MI 48723
Contact:
Information: Low-cost property improvement, supplemental food program, Head Start, Assualt Crisis Center, foster grandparent program, etc. for Bad Axe, Caro, Lapeer, Sandusky
E-Mail: colleeng@hdc-caro.org
Website: www.hdc-caro.org



Agency: Institute on Community Integration
Phone: 612-624-6300
Address: Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota, 102 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Information: Their mission is to improve the community services and social supports available to individuals with developmental and other disabilities, and their families, throughout the United States and abroad.
E-Mail: info@icimail.education.umn.edu
Website: www.ici.umn.edu



Agency: Michigan 4C Association, Community Coordinated Child Care
Phone: 800-950-4171 /517-351-4171; Fax: 517-351-0157
Address: 839 Centennial Way, Lansing, Michigan 48917
Contact:
Information: Helps parents find child care, details about grants for starting up child care services, and tips on selecting good childcare.
E-Mail: mi4c@mi4c.org
Website: www.mi4c.org




Agency: Michigan Foster & Adoptive Parent Association
Phone: Holt Office: 800-632-4180 / 571-694-1056; Fax: 571-694-3092
Detroit Office: 866-267-0620 / 313-267-0620
Address: Holt Office: 2450 Delhi Commerce Drive, Suite 2, Holt, MI 48842
Detroit Office: 6821 Medbury, Detroit, MI 48211
Contact: Myrna McNitt, Executive Director
Information: The Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association will provide, promote and inform the citizens of Michigan in all aspects of foster care and adoption.
E-Mail: foster@macatawa.org
Website: www.mfapa.org



Agency: MOKA
Phone: 231-830-9376/800-644-2434; Fax: 231-737-1464
Address: 3391 Merriam St., Suite 201, Muskegon, MI 49444
Contact: Thomas Zmolek (Executive Director)
Information: MOKA is an agency serving persons with disabilities in a ten county area in western Michigan. We provide a wide range of services from specialized community based programs and customized employment options to supported living to child and family supports.
E-Mail:
Website: www.moka.org



Agency: National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD)
Phone: 202-529-2933 (voice); 202-529-2934 (TTY); 202-529-4678 (Fax)
Address: McCormick Pavilion, 415 Michigan Ave., NE, Suite 240, Washington DC 20017
Contact:
Information: Their goal is full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the church and in society.
E-Mail: ncpd@ncpd.org
Website: www.ncpd.org



Agency: National Child Care Information Center
Phone: 800-616-2242 (voice); 800-516-2242 (TTY); 800-716-2242 (Fax)
Address: 243 Church St., NW 2nd Floor, Vienna, VA 22180
Contact:
Information: A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.
E-Mail: info@nccic.org
Website: http://nccic.org



Agency: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
Phone: 800-598-5437; Fax: 303-724-0960
Address: UCHSC at Fitzsimons, Campus Mail Stop F541, PO Box 6508, Aurora, CO 80045-0508
Contact: Marilyn Krajicek, Director
Information: The NRC's primary mission is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.
E-Mail: natl.child.res.ctr@uchsc.edu
Website: http://nrc.uchsc.edu



Agency: Newaygo County Community Mental Health
Phone: 800-968-7330 / 231-689-7330
Address: 1049 Newell St., White Cloud, MI 49349
Contact:
Information: Respite services are defined as a temporary break or relief from child care responsibilities, often called a "gift of time." They are provided to assist eligible families as they work to meet the demands of caring for these individuals in their home.
E-Mail:
Website: www.newaygocmh.org/respite_services.htm



Agency: Newaygo County Joining Forces Child Care Resource & Referral
Phone: 231-652-3884; Fax: 231-652-3346
Address: The Neway Center, 585 Fremont St., Newaygo, MI 49337
Contact:
Information: Database of licensed child care providers, info on parenting issues, child growth & development, financial assistance for childcare
E-Mail: jforces@ncats.net
Website: http://joiningforces.neway.net



Agency: Olive Crest
Phone: 800-550-2445/800-743-6783
Address:
Contact:
Information: information for foster families (California, Washington, and Nevada)
E-Mail: info@olivecrest.org
Website: www.olivecrest.org/fosterInfo.html



Agency: Parent Coalition
Phone: Metropolitan area: 800-827-4843
All other areas: 800-377-6226
Address: Eric Richards, c/o PARENT COALITION, 1325 South Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
Contact: Catrina Moye, Metropolitan area & Nichole Mason, other areas
Information: This is a network of organizations concerned with students with special needs. They are focused on helping parents and schools work together.
E-Mail: arcmi@voyager.net
Website: http://www.arcmi.org/ParentCoalition/parent.htm



Agency: Parent Empowerment Project (PEP) and Resources Unlimited and Dedicated to You (RUDY)
Phone: 800-262-0650 / 517-726-0200; Fax: 517-726-0209
Address: PO Box 240, Vermontville, MI 49096-0240
Contact: Cindie Hall, Executive Director
Information: Provides a caring environment by parents for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs. Offers assistance through advocacy, information & referral, informal parent-to-parent support and by promoting family-centered care in Michigan.
E-Mail:
Website: www.for-rudy.com



Agency: Parent Participation Program, Michigan Department of Community Health’s Children’s Special Health Care Services
Phone: 800-359-3722
Address: Children with Special Needs Fund, P.O. Box 30479, Lansing, MI 48909-7979
Contact: Dianna Rigate, Representative
Information: The driving force of PPP is solid commitment to family-centered, culturally competent, community based coordinated care for children and families. The parent-directed staff assures consumer input into CSHCS program and policy development, and it facilitates parent/professional collaboration at all levels of healthcare.
E-Mail: csnfund@michigan.gov
Website: Go to www.michigan.gov



Agency: Positive Behavior Support for Young Children
Phone: 800-593-9146 ext. 9 / 517-321-6101 ext. 9; Fax: 517-541-1351
Address: 1790 East Packard Highway, Charlotte, MI 48813
Contact: Margert Hewer
Information: Facilitates prosocial behavior, addresses academic and/or behavior problems, data-driven monitoring
E-Mail: mhewer@eaton.k12.mi.us
Website: www.cenmi.org/pbsyc



Agency: Programs for Children with Disabilities Birth - 26 years
Phone: 517-373-2949/517-335-4865
Address: Office of Special Ed. And Early Intervention Services, Dept. of Ed., PO Box 30008, Lansing, MI 48909
Contact: Carol Regmier (Supervisor of Finance & Prg. Management)
Information: information about conferences, events, disabilities, early childhood, IDEA Part C, parenting and adoption support, childcare, etc.
E-Mail: regnierc@mi.gov
Website: www.earlyonmichigan.org



Agency: Project Perform
Phone: 800-552-4821
Address: Project PERFORM, Washtenaw Intermediate School District, 1819 S. Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Contact:
Information: Provides information, resources and support to empower individuals, families, professionals, and communities to enhance outcomes for children and young adults with special needs in Michigan.
E-Mail: kobimba@wash.k12.mi.us, Khalilah Obimba, Web Coordinator
Website: www.wash.k12.mi.us/perform



Agency: Sibling Support Project
Phone: 206-368-4911 / 206-368-4816
Address: Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, PO Box 5371, CL-09, Seattle, WA 98105-0371
Contact:
Information: Helps to establish programs for siblings of children with special needs worldwide.
E-Mail: dmeyer@chmc.org
Website: www.thearc.org/siblingsupport/

Agency: Special Child
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: A website dedicated to parents of children with special needs. It is a place to share and read others’ experiences about children with special needs.
E-Mail:
Website: www.specialchild.com



Agency: Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers - The Alliance PACER Center
Phone: 952-838-9000/888-248-0822 (Voice); 952-838-0190 (TTY); 952-838-0199 (Fax)
Address: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
Contact: Paula Goldberg (Exec. Dir)
Information: innovative project which focuses on providing technological assistance for developing and funding parent training, etc.
E-Mail: alliance@taalliance.org
Website: www.taalliance.org



Agency: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Phone: 517-241-7210
Address: Family Independence Agency, 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48909
Contact:
Information: States provide TANF funds to provide cash payments, work opportunities, and other services to eligible families with children. Must meet several criteria to qualify.
E-Mail:
Website: www.michigan.gov/fia Search for “TANF”

Agency: The Toy Industry Foundation
Phone:
Address: 1115 Broadway, Suite 400 New York, NY 10010
Contact:
Information: The Toy Industry Foundation, in partnership with the Alliance for Technology Access and the American Foundation for the Blind, has published its 2006 guide to toys for children with special needs. For a copy, visit the Toy Industry Foundation website or write them at the above address.
E-Mail:
Website: www.toy-tia.org



Agency: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Parent Coalition
Phone: 800-827-4843 ext. 240 /248-557-5070; Fax: 248-557-4456
Address: 23077 Greenfield, Suite 205, Southfield, MI 48075
Contact: Catrina Moye, Wayne County Training Manager at UCP Detroit
Information: workshops: time/stress management, positive behavior support, etc.
E-Mail: main@ucpdetroit.org
Website: www.ucp.org/ucp_localsub.cfm/89/11519



Agency: US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Phone: 800-245-2691 / 202-708-1112; TTY: 202-708-1455
Address: 451 7th St. SW, Washington DC 20410
Contact:
Information: HUD provides information about homes, communities, resources, and tools.
E-Mail:
Website:

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Travel

Agency: Access-Able Travel Source
Phone: 302-232-2979
Address: P.O. Box 1796, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034
Contact:
Information: They are dedicated to aiding mature travelers and travelers with disabilities make it just across town or all the way around the world by providing helpful information.
E-Mail: access-able@comcast.net
Website:



Agency: Access Amtrak (U.S.)
Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL (Voice) or 800-523-6590 (TTY/TTD)
Address: Office of Amtrak Access - 2W, 60 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002
Contact:
Information: Travel tips guide to Amtrak train services for passengers with disabilities.
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.amtrak.com/plan/accessibility.html



Agency: Access for Disabled Americans
Phone: 925-460-9001
Address: 4695 Chabot Drive - Suite 114, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Contact:
Information: Helping people with disabilities live in an accessible environment
E-Mail: psmither@aol.com
Website: http://maxpages.com/disabledaccess or www.accessfordisabled.com



Agency: Accessible Journeys
Phone: 800-846-4537
Address: 35 West Sellers Ave. Ridley Park, PA 19078
Contact:
Information: Designing accessible holidays and escorting groups on accessible vacations exclusively for slow walkers, wheelchair travelers, mature travelers and their families. They also have a section on the website about travel tips.
E-Mail: sales@accessiblejourneys.com
Website: www.disabilitytravel.com



Agency: Accessible Vans of American LLC
Phone: 888-282-8267
Address:
Contact:
Information: AVA rents and sells both full-size and lowered floor minivans,
through a national owner-operated dealer network.
E-Mail: info2@accessiblevans.com
Website: www.accessiblevans.com (national)
www.accessiblevans.com/michigan.htm (Michigan dealers)



Agency: Access Wheels, Inc.
Phone: 800-456-1371
Address:
Contact:
Information: Provides a nationwide network of rental wheelchair accessible vans.
E-Mail: info@wheelersvanrentals.com
Website: www.wheelerz.com



Agency: Accessible Vacation Home Exchange
Phone:
Address:
Contact:
Information: Assists people with disabilities to exchange homes during vacations. Participants fill out an online form describing their home or apartment, its accessibility features, points of interest in the area, and how to get around in town. The database is searchable by country, city, and state.
E-Mail:
Website: www.independentliving.org/vacaswap.html



Agency: ADA Vacations Plus/Medical Travel
Phone: 800-778-7953
Address:
Contact:
Information: It is a full service medical travel agency.
E-Mail: ada@medicaltravel.org
Website: www.medicaltravel.org/welcome.html



Agency: Easter Seals Project ACTION
Phone: 202-347-3066 (Voice); 202-347-7385 (TTY); 202-737-7914 (Fax)
Address: 700 13th St., NW Suite 200, Washington DC 20005
Contact:
Information: promotes cooperation between transportation industry and the disability community to increase mobility for people under ADA
E-Mail: project_action@opa.easter-seals.org
Website: www.projectaction.org



Agency: Greyhound Bus Service for People with Disabilities (U.S.)
Phone: 800-752-4841 (Voice); 800-345-3109 (TTY/TDD)
Address:
Contact:
Information: Information for people with disabilities to safely travel by bus. Call at least 48 hours prior to departure
E-Mail:
Website: www.greyhound.com/services/ada.html



Agency: National Patient Travel Helpline
Phone: 800-296-1217
Address: Mercy Medical Airlift, 4620 Haygood Rd., Suite 1, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Contact:
Information: Helps patients with financial difficulties travel long-distances for medical treatment, evaluations, and diagnoses.
E-Mail: mercymedical@erols.com
Website: www.patienttravel.org



Agency: Trips, Inc.
Phone: 800-686-1013
Address: PO Box 10885, Eugene, OR 97440
Contact:
Information: Provides travel outings for adults with developmental disabilities and special needs in a safe, respectful, and fun atmosphere.
E-Mail: trips@tripsinc.com
Website: www.tripsinc.com



Agency: US Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Phone: 800-872-2253 (Voice); 800-993-2822/202-272-5449 (TTY)
Address:
Contact:
Information:
E-Mail:
Website:

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Project Officer, Joseph Clair.