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.

Disability Rights Michigan

Federally mandated state advocacy agency assisting with systematic and individual issues pertaining to education, employment, housing discrimination, etc.

https://www.drmich.org/

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

https://www.mikids1st.org/

833-KIDS-1ST

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

and

https://www.childcarenetwork.org/trishare

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:

www.livingstonesa.org

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

LACASA

Crisis support for victims of domestic violence

https://lacasacenter.org/

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

http://www.cmhliv.org/

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

https://www.olhsa.org/en-us/

517-546-8500

Salvation Army

Emergency shelter assistance

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/livingstoncounty/emergency-assistance-programs/

517-546-4750

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 

https://www.wskills.com/

810-227-4868

*Individuals who are currently receiving services through LCCMH should contact their supports coordinator for coordination of vocational services.

Fink & Fink Attorneys and Counselors

Special needs trust and power of attorney assistance

http://finkandfink.com/

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

https://www.ssa.gov/

The Arc Michigan

Pooled amenities trust information

https://arcmi.org/projects/the-arc-michigan-pooled-amenities-trust/

pooledtrust@arcmi.org

800-292-7851

Fair Housing Center

Support with discrimination in housing and public accommodations

https://www.fhcmichigan.org/

877-979-3247

Livingston County Resource Guide

https://milivcounty.gov/hscb/resources/

OLHSA

Emergency housing needs

https://www.olhsa.org/en-us/

517-546-8500

Disability Rights Michigan

Federally mandated state advocacy agency assisting with systematic and individual issues pertaining to education, employment, housing discrimination, etc

https://www.drmich.org/

800-288-5923

Fink & Fink Attorneys and Counselors

Special needs trust and power of attorney assistance

http://finkandfink.com/

734-971-0277

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Free legal advice and representation to low-income individuals, families and older adults

https://lsscm.org/

888-783-8190

Office of Civil Rights

Assistance with discrimination in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education

https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html

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

https://www.dnwml.org/

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

grandequestrians@gmail.com.

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

https://www.ohanakarate.com/

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

area27@somi.org

248-318-4800

Disability Network Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston

Individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops for self-improvement

https://www.dnwml.org/

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

https://ddi.wayne.edu/

888-978-4334

The Arc Michigan

Advocacy, education, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

https://arcmi.org/

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

http://www.thearc.org/

800-433-5255

The Center for Self-Determination

Training and technical assistance source on self-determination

https://www.self-determination.com/

734-722-7092

Alt+Shift

Assistive technology education to improve educational outcomes;

IDEA grant funded initiative through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education

https://altshift.education/

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition

Increase knowledge and access to assistive technology

mymdrc.org

517-333-2477

Livingston Essential Transportation Services (LETS)

Public transportation services in Livingston County 

https://www.livgov.com/lets

517-546-6600

People’s Express

Low cost public transportation with attention to the underserved population; assists with transportation needs beyond Livingston County

https://peoplesexpressmi.com/

877-214-6075