This page provides an overview of local and statewide resources for specific disability categories. Most provide support, advocacy, and community for individuals and family members with the disability type.
ASWS is a non-profit that works to advocate for and support people with autism and their families. They provide information, training, and workshops about autism, community family activities, resources, and scholarships for needed services.
The Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) believes in the capacity of people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve employment and independence. BSBP provides training and services that empower people to achieve their individual goals. If you live in Michigan and you're blind or visually impaired, the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons will work with you to define your goals and identify appropriate training and services. BSBP provides vocational skills training to aid in finding a job and training in daily living skills for State of Michigan residents living without vision. Depending upon your needs and eligibility for specific services, BSBP may also provide some types of adaptive equipment, computer software, and postsecondary education.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services' mission is to provide equal communication access, education, and advocacy to the Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Hard of Hearing in pursuit of all life’s opportunities. They serve toddlers to older adults who are Deaf, Deaf Blind or Hard of Hearing to assist individuals with living their best life. They offer excellent youth programming, hearing assistive technology, certified interpreters, advocacy, educational workshops, American Sign Language classes, and many volunteer opportunities!