Knowing where to go during your and your family’s journey can be challenging, but know you are not alone.
Our community has numerous resources available. Here we have compiled a list, but if you aren’t sure where to start, please give us a call and we will try to point you in the right direction.
Advocacy
Disability Rights Michigan
Federally mandated state advocacy agency assisting with systematic and individual issues pertaining to education, employment, housing discrimination, etc.
517-487-1755
Michigan Alliance for Families
Information, support, and education for families of children and young adults (birth to age 26) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
800-552-4821
Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS)
Mediation, facilitation, and training services for working through disagreements so that children with disabilities promptly receive services they need to develop and succeed in school
833-KIDS-1ST
Childcare
Childcare Network
Helping families find care, helping pay for care, and helping early learning professionals provide quality child care
https://www.childcarenetwork.org/
734-975-1840
Great Start to Quality
Quality licensed programs to help children learn, grow, and develop
https://greatstarttoquality.org/
Livingston County resource center:
810-991-1186
Michigan Tri-Share Child Care Program
Assisting qualifying employees, who work with participating employers, with child care costs
https://www.michigan.gov/mwc/initiatives/mi-tri-share-child-care
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Education
Early On
Intervention services for infants and toddlers-birth to 3 with developmental delays and disabilities and their families
1-800-327-5966
Livingston County contact information:
517-546-5550
Great Start
State funded preschool for children aged 4
greatstartlivingston.org or www.livingstonesa.org
517-546-5550
Head Start
State funded preschool for children aged 3-4 with additional services provided to families
greatstartlivingston.org or www.livingstonesa.org
517-546-5550
Livingston Educational Service Agency
Special education and support services for students from birth to 26
www.livingstonesa.org
517-546-5550
Emergency Services
LACASA
Crisis support for victims of domestic violence
24/7 call line: 866-552-2725 or text: 517-777-8005
LCCMH-Livingston County Community Mental Health
Crisis assessment and brief intervention for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis
24/7 call line: 517-546-4126
MDHHS-Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Children and adult protective services
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
24/7 call line: 855-444-3911
OLHSA
Emergency housing needs
517-546-8500
Salvation Army
Emergency shelter assistance
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/livingstoncounty/emergency-assistance-programs/
517-546-4750
Employment Opportunities
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Customized employment services for individuals with disabilities
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs
1-800-605-6722
Michigan Works
Support services to find employment for general population www.michiganworks.com
517-546-7450
WorkSkills Corporation
Vocational training/Supported employment
810-227-4868
*Individuals who are currently receiving services through LCCMH should contact their supports coordinator for coordination of vocational services.
Financial Assistance
Fink & Fink Attorneys and Counselors
Special needs trust and power of attorney assistance
734-971-0277
Livingston County Resource Guide
https://www.livgov.com/hscb/Documents/2022%20Community%20Resource%20Guide.pdf
MiABLE Disability Savings Program
Program for individuals with disabilities and their families to save funds for Qualified Disability Expenses that support health, independence, and quality of life without jeopardizing eligibility for necessary federal benefits.
https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/saving-and-planning/miable
miable@michigan.gov
844-656-7225
Social Security Administration
Supplemental security and social security benefits
The Arc Michigan
Pooled amenities trust information
https://arcmi.org/projects/the-arc-michigan-pooled-amenities-trust/
pooledtrust@arcmi.org
800-292-7851
Housing
Fair Housing Center
Support with discrimination in housing and public accommodations
877-979-3247
Livingston County Resource Guide
https://milivcounty.gov/hscb/resources/
OLHSA
Emergency housing needs
517-546-8500
Legal
Disability Rights Michigan
Federally mandated state advocacy agency assisting with systematic and individual issues pertaining to education, employment, housing discrimination, etc
800-288-5923
Fink & Fink Attorneys and Counselors
Special needs trust and power of attorney assistance
734-971-0277
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families and older adults
888-783-8190
Office of Civil Rights
Assistance with discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education
Recreation
Bounce Adaptive Gymnastics
Adaptive Gymnastics is designed to provide a safe and fun environment for children with physical, cognitive, communication and/or behavioral impairments to participate in modified gymnastics activities and to enhance socialization skills
http://hartlandsportscenter.com/
810-632-7222
Disability Network Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston
Individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops for self-improvement
734-971-0277
Easterseals
Offers a list of inclusive programs in Michigan and Miracle League
https://www.easterseals.com/MORC/
Grand Equestrians
Livingston County 4-H therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities up to age 18
517-546-3950
Maria’s School of Dance
Offers dance classes for children and adults with disabilities
https://mariasschoolofdance.com/
517-223-0036
North Star Reach
Camp experience for children and their families who have serious medical conditions
https://www.northstarreach.org/
734-680-8744
Ohana Karate
517-586-1001
Special Ministries
Social, recreation and faith-based activities for individuals with disabilities of all ages
www.livingstoncc.org/special-ministries/
Special Olympics
248-318-4800
Self-Determination/PCP/Future Planning
Disability Network Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston
Individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops for self-improvement
734-971-0277
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute
Building inclusive communities and improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and their families throughout Michigan
888-978-4334
The Arc Michigan
Advocacy, education, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
800-292-7851
The Arc of the United States
Promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes
800-433-5255
The Center for Self-Determination
Training and technical assistance source on self-determination
https://www.self-determination.com/
734-722-7092
Technology/Equipment
Alt+Shift
Assistive technology education to improve educational outcomes;
IDEA grant funded initiative through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Increase knowledge and access to assistive technology
517-333-2477
Transportation
Livingston Essential Transportation Services (LETS)
Public transportation services in Livingston County
517-546-6600
People’s Express
Low cost public transportation with attention to the underserved population; assists with transportation needs beyond Livingston County
877-214-6075
