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Please Patronize these Businesses
Creations By George: Greeting cards for all occasions, customized and personalized upon request.
www.creationsbygeorge.com
Teddy's Ts: Tshirts, Buttons, Bumper Stickers
and Books.
http://www.teddyfitzm.info/
Some of our Valued Employers
Ginopolis on the Ice at the Compuware Sports Arena, Plymouth
Home of the Plymouth Whalers
http://www.plymouthwhalers.com/home.html
Odyssey Electronics: Provides complete turn-key solutions for electronics assemblies including through Hole, Surface Mount, and Mixed Technology capabilities.
http://www.odyssey-oei.com/index.html
For Employers:
ABLEDATA:
Provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
www.abledata.com
ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act, US Department
of Justice, all the information and technical assistance you could
want.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/
American Red Cross: Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable, an excellent Business & Industry Guide to preparation for workplace disasters. http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_606_,00.html#fema
EEOC: US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
For laws and regulations prohibiting job discrimination of all types.
http://www.eeoc.gov/
Article: Questions & Answers About Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act. http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/intellectual_disabilities.html
EARN: Employer Assistance & Recruiting network Is a nationwide cost-free referral and technical
assistance service for employers. EARN connects employers who have
job vacancies to employment service providers who have direct access
to job-ready individuals with disabilities. STEP is a member of
EARN.
http://www.earnworks.com
Emergency Preparedness Planning: A US Department of Labor article addressihg the needs of employees with disabilities.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/effective.htm
Employment Support for People with Disabilities:
The Work Site, Social Security OnLine.
http://www.ssa.gov/work/envr.html
Enabling Technologies Lab, Wayne State University:
Designing products and services for the workplace that improve everyone's
performance including the development of technologies for individuals
with disabilities.
http://www.eng.wayne.edu/legacy/etl/
Federal Employment of Persons with Disabilities:
To better understand how to hire and retain persons with disabilities.
http://www.opm.gov/disability/aboutus.asp
Hire Disability Solutions: Promotes the employment of people with disabilities by providing information to both them and prospective employers. Is teamed with Monster for job searches.
http://www.hireds.com
ICan Online for Employers: For helpful information
about persons with disabilities in the workplace.
http://www.icanonline.net/channels/employment/for_employers/index.cfm
JAN: the Job Accommodation Network. a free consulting
service that
provides information about job accommodations, the ADA,
and the employability of people with disabilities.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
Michigan Business Leadership Network: A business-led organization that serves as a resource center for employers who seek to understand, utilize, and benefit from the valuable resources that people with disabilities represent in both the consumer and labor markets.
http://www.mibln.org
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth –
Michigan Rehabilitation Services: For assistance with worksite
services and hiring persons with disabilities.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-25392_25406_31097---,00.html
National Business and Disability Council: A national
corporate, membership resource for hiring, working with, and marketing
to people with disabilities.
http://www.business-disability.com
US Business Leadership Network: An employer-based
focus which recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring, retaining,
and marketing to people with disabilities.
http://www.usbln.com/
US Department of Labor Compliance Assistance: Helping Workers and Employers Understand Federal Employment Laws and Regulations. A variety of free DOL compliance tools are available to help America's workers and employers access clear and accurate information — when and where they need it, and in the format that suits them best.
www.dol.gov/compliance
US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment
Policy: National leadership to increase employment opportunities
for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to eliminate
barriers to employment. Supports the creation of expanded work options
and meaningful employment, promotes economic opportunities and independence,
encourage self-determination, and supports inclusion of people with
disabilities in their communities.. Excellent <Business Focus>
and <Publications> sections for employers.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): The U.S. Department of Labor provides comprehensive information on the WOTC, including the necessary forms. An employer's federal income tax liability may be reduced by hiring persons who qualify under the program guidelines.
http://www.uses.doleta.gov/wotcdata.cfm
For Consumers and Care Providers:
ACCESS: A human services organization committed to the development of the Arab American community in all aspects of its economic and cultural life. ACCESS provides a wide range of social, mental health, educational, artistic, employment, legal and medical services.
http://www.accesscommunity.org
Administration on Developmental Disabilities: The
Federal agency responsible for the implementation and administration of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) and the disability provisions of the Help America Vote Act.
The ADD ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/
Arab American National Museum:The first museum in the world devoted to Arab American history and culture. The Museum brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups, paying tribute to the diversity of our nation.
http://www.arabamericanmuseum.org/
TheArcLink: Provides customized, specific information
on the various sources of assistance available to individuals with
disabilities and their families on a state-by-state basis as well
as information on almost 30,000 providers. Michigan not available
but other good advocate information is available.
http://www.thearclink.org
The Arc Downriver:
http://www.arcdownriver.org/
The Arc Michigan:
http://www.arcmi.org/
The Arc of The United States:
http://www.thearc.org/
The Arc of Western Wayne County:
www.thearcww.org
American Association of People with Disabilities: The largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
http://www.aapd-dc.org/
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: To protect
and advance the rights of adults and children with mental disabilities
to exercise meaningful life choices and to enjoy the social, recreational,
educational, economic, political and cultural benefits of community
living.
http://www.bazelon.org/
Bright: Runs lively projects which create joy
for people whose lives are particularly tough and believe in the
power of expert communications for helping people with really difficult
social social situations.
http://www.brightplace.org.uk/about.html
CAUSE: Citizens Alliance To Uphold Special Education
is the Parent Training Information Center for the State of Michigan,
a statewide non-profit coalition providing free information, referral,
support, advocacy, and workshops to parents and professionals working
with children in school with disabilities and special needs.
http://www.causeonline.org
Center for Self Determination: An interactive working collaboration of individuals and organizations committed to the principles of self-determination to help all persons create the lives they want, connected to and with their communities and pursuing long term relationships and economic futures.
http://www.self-determination.com/
City of Dearborn, Commission on Disability Concerns:
http://dearborn-disabilities.org/
Community Living Services: CLS is a private, not
for profit organization that promotes inclusion, full citizenship
and a self-determined life for people with developmental disabilities.
http://comlivserv.com
ConsumerLink: One of the three Michigan Comprehensive Provider Networks (MCPNs), which provide funding for services for persons with developmental disabilities in Wayne County, Michigan under the direction of the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency. Find them and CareLink, a Network for persons with mental illness, at Behavioral Health Professionals, Inc.
http://www.bhpnet.org
Department of Human Services: Formerly the Family Independence Agency or FIA. The state's website for individual and family services, state assistance programs, local office listings, and much more about the Department and its affairs.
http://www.michigan.gov/dhs
Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency:
http://www.waynecounty.com/mhealth/
Dig My Roots: A Community Mental Health Service Pilot Program providing support services for individuals with diagnosed psychiatric illnesses who demonstrate the desire to receive assistance in securing admissions into adult education courses, trade schools and higher educational institutions.
http://digmyrootsfoundation.org/
DisabilityInfo.gov: A comprehensive online resource
designed to provide people with disabilities with the information
they need to know quickly and easily. Access to disability-related
information and programs available across the government on numerous
subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing,
health, income support, technology, transportation, and community
life.
http://disabilityinfo.gov/
DisabilityNation: An audio magazine by and for people with disabilities. Highlights people working, participating in the sport or recreation of their choice, married couples, singles, children and adults, politicians and couch potatoes who happen to be people with disabilities. You will hear conversations about life, not necessarily about the disability.
http://www.disabilitynation.net/index.php
DDOT: Detroit Department of Transportation, everything you would want to know about DDOT provided transportation.
http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ddot/main.htm
Disability is Natural: The mission of this site is to encourage new ways of thinking about disability and to help create a society in which all people are valued and included.
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/index.htm
The DRM Regional Resource Directory - Michigan
Tons of links to disability organizations and agencies.
http://www.disabilityresources.org/MICHIGAN.html
Diversity World: Great information on disability
and employment, job development, self employment, advice for job
seekers. Denise Bissonnette. On line newsletter available.
http://www.diversityworld.com/Disability/index.htm
Dream Tours:
A guided tour organization which makes vacation opportunities available for people who are developmentally disabled.
http://www.dreamtoursflorida.com/
EEOC: US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
For laws and regulations prohibiting job discrimination of all types.
http://www.eeoc.gov/
Employment Support for People with Disabilities: The Work Site, Social Security OnLine. Click on <Beneficiaries>
or <Advocates>
http://www.ssa.gov/work/index.html
Federal Jobs Net: This site will assist you with your Federal Government job search and it guides you step-by-step through the process. Also see USAJOBS.
http://federaljobs.net/index.html
Gateway Community Health:
Provides comprehensive, culturally competent mental health and substance abuse services to children, adults, seniors and their families that will support recovery, independence, collaboration and empowerment within the home and community.
http://gchi.org/
Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC: A full service consultancy specializing in developing communities of economic cooperation. GHA specializes in community rehabilitation improvement, job creation and job site training, employer development, Social Security benefits analysis and work incentives, self-employment feasibility and refinement, management-leadership mentoring, and civic entrepreneurship.
http://www.griffinhammis.com/
The Guidance Center:
Providing a broad range of services that help children, adults and families unlock potential and build better lives. Services spanning treatment, prevention, and growth and prevention are delivered with excellence and professionalism in an atmosphere of caring, hpoe, and respect.
http://guidance-center.org/
Income Links, LLC: It's not about jobs, it's about
income..... and self determination. The dynamic duo of Doreen and
Darcy travel the country promoting microenterprise with a primary
focus on the production of income for those who are very impoverished,
including people with disabilities.
http://www.incomelinks.biz
Institute for Community Inclusion: Supports the
rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in
all aspects of the community. Committed to developing resources
and supports for people with disabilities and their families, fostering
interdependence, productivity, and inclusion in school and community
settings.
http://www.communityinclusion.org/
JAN, the Job Accommodation Network: a free consulting
service that
provides information about job accommodations, the ADA,
and the employability of people with disabilities.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/
Jo Brighton Skills Center: The Center provides vocational services for special education students, ages 15 through 26, residing in a Downriver/Dearborn school district, who are unable to benefit from the vocational programming offered at the high school level.
http://jobrighton.wyandotte.org
Medicaid in Michigan: Michigan Department of Community
Health.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/1%2C1607%2C7-132-2943_4860---%2C00.html
Meetup: Helps people find others who share their interest or cause, and form lasting, influential, local community groups that regularly meet face-to-face. The world will be a better place when everyone has access to a people-powered local Meetup Group.
A source of local information for people with disabilities and their families for using natural supports and generic services in their communities, and connecting with others based on shared interests.
http://www.meetup.com/
Michigan Commission for the Blind: Provides opportunities
with visual disabilites to achieve employability and/or function
independently in society.
http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-28077_28313---,00.htm
Michigan Consumer Evaluation Team (MCET): A state-wide non-profit organization that provides technical and substantive services to support the formal and meaningful involvement of consumers in the evaluation and continuous quality improvement of the management and delivery of supports and services for individuals with disabilities-- consumers. “Involvement” of consumers includes compensation for their efforts.
http://mcetmi.org/index.htm
Michigan Courts: Access to all State approved court forms including guardianship, mental health, and many others.
http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/courtforms/index.htm#forms
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth – Michigan Rehabilitation Services: Employment services and
resources for persons with disabilities seeking employment.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdcd/0,1607,7-122-25392---,00.html
Michigan Department of Community Health: Click on Mental
Health, Developmental Disabilities - information includes updates on thee Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Or click on Recipient Rights, Booklet: Your Rights When Receiving Mental Health Services in Michigan.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941---,00.html
Michigan Disability Resources:
Devoted to the interests, concerns, and needs of Michigan residents with disabilities. One of every five Michigan residents, about 1.9 million, have a disability. Locate services and programs for people with disabilities offered by the State as well as other sites of interest. Assistance in finding a job, the latest assistive technology, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and more.
http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, MDRC:
a state-wide network of individuals and organizations that advances the issues of Michigan's disability community through grassroots activism, public education and advocacy.
http://www.copower.org/mdrc/MDRC.htm
The Michigan Loan Funds: Offers loans to persons with disabilities to purchase assistive technology devices and services and to purchase equipment to work from home.
www.michiganloanfunds.org
Michigan Partners for Freedom: Provides members with access to the most current information on self-determination and links the partners to information to support the implementation of self-determination in their life or community.
http://mifreedom.org/home.html
Michigan Protection and Advocacy: Promotes, expands
and protects the human and legal rights of people by providing them
with information and advocacy.
http://www.mpas.org/HomePage.asp
Michigan Recovery Council:
The Council reviews all Michigan Department of Community Health policies in order to transform the public mental health system so that recovery is the foundation of the service delivery system for people with mental illness.
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2941_4868_41749---,00.html
MortageLoan.com:
A guide for persons with disabilities who are in need of useful information and assistance in buying a home. It's also useful if you have a family-member, friend or other relation with a disability and want to learn more about homeownership.
http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/
National Council for Support of Disability Issues: Helping to advance public attitudes, awareness, respect, consideration and the success of people with all types of disabilities.
http://www.ncsd.org/
National Disability Rights Network: Works to create a society in which people with disabilities are afforded equality of opportunity and are able to fully participate by exercising choice and self-determination through training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy.
http://www.napas.org/
National Empowerment Center:
News and practical information that will help you recover if you have been labeled with a mental illness
http://www.power2u.org/
The National Results Council: Collects employment
results data from organizations around the country and reports it
in a comparative, quarterly format.
http://www.nationalresultscouncil.org
Network For Good: Connecting people to charities
via the Internet - using the virtual world to deliver real resources
to nonprofits and communities. It is an e-philanthropy site where
individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues
they care about.
http://www.networkforgood.org/
Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority: The manager of public mental health and supports in Oakland County. http://www.occmha.org/
Partners in Employment: A self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful jobs and jumpstart their careers.
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/employment/
Patience Please: Specialized, reusable stickers for vehicles which request patience rather than road rage for the vehicle's occupant.
www.patienceplease.com
The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Acts in an
advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of The Department of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for persons with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/
Programs to Educate All Cyclists (PEAC): Enhancong the lives of individuals with disabilities by using cycling for transportation, integrated recreation, fitness, and therapy. PEAC helps individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional disabilities reach their cycling goals.
http://www.bikeprogram.org/
Quality Mall: A place where you can find lots
of free information about person-centered supports for people with
developmental disabilities.
http://www.qualitymall.org/main/
Reconnect: A partnershipship between Goodwill Industries and Dell - drop off your unwanted residential computer equipment for a tax deduction and the satisfaction of knowing that the equipment will be recycled or recovered.
http://www.reconnectpartnership.com/index.html
The Red Book: A general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityresearch/redbook.htm
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan: A full spectrum
of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services are available
for spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, stroke, cerebral palsy,
musculoskeletal disorders, low back problems, amputations, geriatric,
conditions, work-related injuries, sports injuries and other medical
conditions requiring physical rehabilitation.
http://www.rimrehab.org/rim/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: The nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to improving the health and health care of all Americans, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation works with a diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify solutions and achieve comprehensive, meaningful and timely change.
Supports promising new ideas that address health and health care problems that intersect with social factors—housing, poverty and inadequate education—and affect society's most vulnerable people, including low-income children and their families, frail older adults, adults with disabilities, the homeless, those with HIV/AIDS, immigrants and refugees, and those with severe mental illness.
http://www.rwjf.org/
SMART: Everything you would want to know about
SMART provided transportation.
http://www.smartbus.org/smart/Home
Social Security Online: It’s all here.
http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html
Specialized Home Design:
Will assist you in any universal and accessible home design situation. We find comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to difficult problems. Located in Sparta, Michigan.
http://www.shdesigns.net/index.html
Start-Up USA: Provides technical assistance and disseminates resources nationally to individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing self-employment.
http://www.start-up-usa.biz/
Susan’s Sex Support Site: All things sexual.
Information and support for all persons especially those with disabilities.
http://www.sexsupport.org/
Synergy Partners, LLC: Synergy Partners is one of three Managed Care Provider Networks for persons with Developmental Disabilities in Wayne County.
http://www.synergypartnersllc.com/home.html
Ticket To Work: Maximus, everything you want to
know about the Ticket.
http://www.yourtickettowork.com/
USAJOBS:The Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information. Also see Federal Job Net.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Washtenaw Community Health Organization:
WCHO contracts with organizations that provide access to a comprehensive range of quality supports that include mental health, substance abuse and primary and specialty health care for citizens of Washtenaw County including children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders, adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses, persons with developmental disabilities and those with substance abuse problems.
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/wcho
Wayne Center:
Assisting and enabling persons with disabling conditions and other behavioral health care needs to achieve optimal independence and inclusion in the community through self-determination.
http://www.waynecenter.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
What a Difference a Friend Makes: For people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories about support and recovery, and interact with the video to see how friends can make all the difference.
http://whatadifference.org/
For Practitioners:
AbilityLinks: AbilityLinks is a consortium of businesses and service providers, primarily in Illinois, committed to increasing employment of people with disabilities by matching qualified individuals with job opportunities and employment programs online. AbilityLinks also organizes educational and awareness events for its members and job seekers.
http://www.abilitylinks.org/HomePage.aspx
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD): Formerly AAMR, AAIDD
is an
association run by and for professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
http://www.aamr.org/index.shtml
APSE: The Network on
Employment is a membership organization formed in 1988 to improve
and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes
for persons experiencing disabilities. Strongly supports community
employment initiatives.
http://www.apse.org/
The American Congress of Community Supports and Employment
Services (ACCSES): Is a national, nonprofit organization
of vocational rehabilitation service and community supports committed
to maximizing employment opportunities and independent living for
individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
http://www.accses.org/
CARF: The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities.
http://www.carf.org/
The Center for An Accessible Society: A national
organization designed to focus public attention on disability and
independent living issues by disseminating information developed
through NIDRR-funded research to promote independent living. Keep
current with breaking news about disability issues.
http://www.accessiblesociety.org/about.htm
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities: A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
www.c-c-d.org
Council for Disability Awareness: A non-profit group formed to help the American workforce become aware of the growing instances of disability and its financial consequences. The CDA engages in communications, research and education to provide information and helpful resources to wage earners, their families, the media, employers and others who are concerned about disability and the impact it can have on wage earners and their families.
http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org./default.asp
Developmental Disabilities Institute, Wayne State University:
Contributing to the development of inclusive communities and quality
of life for people with disabilities and their families through
a culturally sensitive statewide program of interdisciplinary education,
community support and services, research and dissemination of information.
http://www.wayne.edu/DDI/
Diversity World: Great information on disability
and employment, job development, self employment, advice for job
seekers. Denise Bissonnette. On line newsletter available.
http://www.diversityworld.com/Disability/index.htm
Employment For All: A non-profit organization
dedicated to the ideal that access to employment should be available
to all persons with disabilities, regardless of severity or label.
Articles and presentations.
http://www.employmentforall.org
Employment Support for People with Disabilities:
The Work Site, Social Security OnLine. Click on <Service Providers>
http://www.ssa.gov/work/index.html
Enabling Technologies Lab: At Wayne State University. Dedicated to creating, designing, and implementing technologies that will enable people of all capabilities to enhance their innate abilities, both physical and mental with a special emphasis on the development of technologies for individuals with disabilities.,ETL aims to promote independence among those who, without the technology, would be unable to participate in certain activities.
http://webpages.eng.wayne.edu/etl/etl
Gentle Teaching International: Everything to know
about gentle teaching, resources, training, etc.
http://gentleteaching.com/index.htm
The Gilbert Center:
An incubator, research institute, consulting firm, and publishing house working to support and empower the people and organizations who are changing the world for the better. The expertise of the founder, Michael Gilbert, and company lie primarily in the area of communication, whether for internal organizational health and renewal, for successful outreach to members, funders or the public, or for the dramatic opportunities presented by online communication.
http://www.gilbert.org/
Also the source of the Nonprofit Online News. Free weekly edition by email at
http://news.gilbert.org/
Great Lakes ADA and IT Center: Provides technical
assistance and training to businesses and people with disabilities
regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). National
toll free information line.
http://www.adagreatlakes.org/
The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community:
Fosters communities that welcome, value, and support the participation
and contributions of people of all ages and abilities through research,
education, and service.
http://www.isdd.indiana.edu/
The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities:
A voluntary association of organizations in the state of Illinois supporting services to persons with developmental disabilities. The Institute seeks to influence public policy development which supports these services and to engage in activities which will improve the quality of programs and services.
http://www.instituteonline.org/cover.html

MARO: Employment & Training Association. STEP
is member organization.
http://www.maro.org/
The Michigan ADA Steering Committee: Loads of
current information about accessibility, related news, and links.
Online newsletter.
http://www.adamich.org/
Michigan Comnet: An online job-matching board designed to connect nonprofit organizations with the dedicated professionals in Detroit and Southeastern Michigan.
Any nonprofit organization or individual engaged in public service may use the Employment Connection free of charge to post or view nonprofit employment opportunities.
http://www.comnet.org/
Michigan Rehabilitation Services On Line Learning Center:
On line learning for the rehabilitation community.
http://www2.mrs.state.mi.us/
Michigan Relay Center: Offers telephone communication assistance to persons with speech and/or hearing disabilities and those communicating with them.
http://www.michiganrelay.com/
And helpful tips form the Michigan Community Service Commission on the use of TTYs.
http://www.michigan.gov/mcsc/0,1607,7-137-6118_22503_23185-63419--,00.html
Michigan State University, Office of Rehabilitation &
Disability Studies: Preparing professionals to work in
partnership with individuals who have disabilities and with employer
organizations toward individuals and societal goals.
http://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ord/
National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult: Provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.
http://www.onestops.info/website.php?page=about_us
National Clearinghouse of Rehabiliation Training Materials (NCRTM): A centralized resource for the development, collection, dissemination, and utilization of training materials for the vocational Rehabiliation profession; a forum for advancing knowledge through applied research and open dialog; and a marketplace for career and staff development.
http://ncrtm.org/
National Information Center for Independence (NARIC):
Provides direct,
personal, and high-quality information services
to anyone interested in disability and rehabilitation issues,consumers,
researchers, family members, health professionals, educators, counselors,
students, librarians, and administrators throughout the country.
http://www.naric.com/
NISH: A national nonprofit agency whose mission is to create employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities by securing Federal contracts through the AbilityOne Program {formerly Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program} for its network of community-based, nonprofit agencies.
http://www.nish.org
N-TEN Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network: Works to support the diverse people and organizations who help nonprofits understand and employ technology effectively.
http://www.nten.org/
SEED, Supported Employment Education Designs: California based Mindy Oppenheim provides top notch instructional design, training and staff development. Mindy provided STEP with training in September 2004 which is still talked about!
http://www.staffdevelopment.net/
University of Wisconsin-Stout: Assists community-based
rehabilitation programs adapt and adopt demonstrated practices and
methodologies which will enhance achievement and sustention of employment,
economic independence, and community integration by individuals
with disabilities through the processes of research, development,
demonstration, training, dissemination, technical assistance, and
networking. Onl ine learning opportunities.
http://www.cec.uwstout.edu/index.cfm
Virginia Commonwealth University: Partnerships
for People with Disabilities: A university center for excellence
in developmental disabilities, explores a wide spectrum of professional
services and community interests as it seeks to expand opportunities
to individuals with disabilities.
http://www.vcu.edu/partnership/index.html
Waisman Center: Dedicated to the advancement of
knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and
neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. The center is
one of nine national facilities that includes a Mental Retardation
Developmental Disabilities Research Center and a University Center
for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Wayne County Probate Court: Find information about an individual's guardianship status. Click the Public Access lin and, enter the individual’s guardianship record number.
http://wcpc.us/
Wayne RESA: A regional educational service agency that provides a broad spectrum of services and support to Wayne County’s 34 school districts aimed at improving student achievement and maximizing economies of scale in staff development, purchasing, and administrative services.
http://www.resa.net/
YAI, National Institute for People.with Disabiities Network:
The provision of services, education and training in the field of
developmental and learning disabilities.
http://www.yai.org/
Other Organizations:
Adult Well Being Services:
Through services, family support and advocacy, Adult Well-Being Services promotes the well-being and independence of adults in Southeastern Michigan as they age.
https://www.awbs.org/default.htm
COPE, Ltd. (Community Opportunities for Participation in Enterprise): Located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, COPE is a social enterprise company that supports adults with disabilities to fulfil their expressed need to participate in productive businesses.
http://www.cope.ltd.uk/
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit:
http://www.goodwilldetroit.com/
Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC: Proponents of
self employment. Also home to the SSI Manager, an online tool to
manage information about benefits and earnings.
http://www.griffinhammis.com/
JARC: A Michigan nonprofit, nonsectarian organization
serving people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Primarily in Oakland County.
http://www.jarc.org/
Jewish Vocational Services:
http://www.jvsdet.org/
The other STEP: Solving the Entrepreneurial Puzzle,
a division of Self Investment Co, LLC. Information, Resources and
Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.
www.stepcentral.com
UCP: The leading source of information on cerebral
palsy. Their mission is to advance the independence, productivity
and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
http://www.ucpdetroit.org
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