Resource Directory
Advocacy Opportunities
AAIDD Task Force on Parents with Developmental Disabilities
Assistive Technology Equipment
The following sites provide information for individuals looking to buy, sell or trade assistive equipment.
Disability License Plate
To apply for a disability license plate from the Michigan Secretary of State office, click here
Discounted Dental Resources
Click here for a list of area clinics offering discounted dental services.
Driving Resources
Excel Driving School provides special services to help individuals with disabilities learn to drive.
http://www.excel-driving-school.com
Educational Resources
Click here to see a schedule of upcoming educational opportunities, workshops, conferences and seminars to help individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Emergency Relief For Heating and Electric
Click here for information about how to apply for emergency relief for heating and electrical bills.
Employment Resources
Diversity World offers free information on disability employment, job development, self-employment and advice for job seekers.
Income Links, LLC offers information on micro-enterprise opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Network offers free information about job accommodations, ADA and the employability of people with disabilities.
Food & Free Meal Resources
Click here for a list of places to receive a free meal in Macomb County.
Handicapped Parking Stickers
Click here for qualifications to apply for handicapped parking sticker from the Michigan Secretary of State office.
Click here to apply for a handicapped parking sticker from the Michigan Secretary of State office.
Health Care
Health Care Help is the premier resource for finding free or low-cost health care in your community.
Housing Assistance
Click here for information about housing assistance from Community Housing Network.
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Chronically Homeless Leasing Assistance Program
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Property Improvement Program
Home Repairs
SHARP Senior Home Assistance Repair Program
Legal Resources
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law specializes in protecting and advancing the rights of adults and children with mental disabilities.
Wrightslaw provides accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Macomb County Resources
Click here for a wide variety of resources available in Macomb County from housing to social services to financial.
Media Resources
My Great Kid Radio Show is on WAAM 1600 AM is the first and only radio show by parents of individuals with disabilities for parents of individuals with disabilities.
Nutrition/Dietary Resources
www.dshs.state.tx.us/diabetes/patient.shtm (free diabetes education materials)
Oakland County Resources
Click here for a guide of resources available in Oakland County.
Recreational Resources
Oakland County Recreational Calendar
Macomb County Recreational Calendar
FAR Conservatory of Therapeutic and Performing Arts
Michigan Adaptive Sports provides sports, recreation and physical fitness opportunities for persons with disabilities.
STRIVE provides leisure and recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Oakland County.
Staffing Assistance
If you are an Employer of Record or need assistance finding staffing, click here.
State ID Fee Waiver
For information about obtaining a State ID card, click here.
Eligible individuals can have the fee for securing a State ID waived. Click below for more information.
Summer Camps
Camp Blue Sky provides indoor and outdoor camp activities for children with special needd ages 8 to 18.
Camp FAR Out is a two-week performing arts workshop for children with special needs ages 3-18, held August 9th - 20th.
The Fowler Center offers a wide variety of summer, respite, autism and seasonal camps at reasonable cost.
Camp Grace Bentley offers a nine day experience for campers aged 7 - 16 with physical and mental challenges.
Camp Tuhsmeheta provides outdoor education and recreation for kids 8 -18 who are blind or visually impaired.
Indian Trails Camp welcomes campers ages 6 to adult with a wide range of disabilities.
Kids In Motion is a summer day camp specializing in speech, physical and occupational therapy for kids 0 - 18.
St. Francis Camp offers a week filled with summer fun for campers of all ages with special needs.
Support Groups
Click here for information on upcoming support groups
Common Thread Support Groups are regional support groups for individuals with disabilities.
Michigan Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
Tax Help
Accounting Aid Society prepares taxes for low-income individuals and families.
Click here for a list of locations
Vacation and Travel
The following resources provide information about vacation options and escorted and assisted tours for individuals with disabilities.