USEFUL Links

Alternative Choices, LLC

“We strive to create a society that is more inclusive of individuals with special needs. We seek to build trust, understanding, and acceptance within our local communities through experience, interaction, and active participation.”
http://www.a-choicescip.com

Community Inclusive Recreation CIR

Every person has individual needs and desires. Health, personal, and social preferences are all addressed in the CIR programs. By creating a wide variety of activities for the mind and body, it encourages participants to be their best in all aspects of life.
http://www.cirfun.com

The Arc of CALHOUN COUNTY

The Arc of Calhoun County has been a stable presence in our community since 1954. The Arc is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides supportive programming to adults with disabilities, advocacy for special education from birth to 26 years old, and further support to the community as it relates to its citizens with disabilities.
https://thearccalhoun.org

Guardian Finance and Advocacy Services

Guardian, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves people in Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties who need assistance managing their personal and financial needs.
http://www.guardian-inc.org

Summit Pointe

You can take charge of your future right now with a phone call or visit to Summit Pointe. The journey begins with small steps and big dreams. But, you are never alone. The mental health care professionals at Summit Pointe will walk with you; helping you regain confidence and build inner strength so that you may achieve your goals and enjoy the success you desire and the happiness you deserve.
http://www.summitpointe.com

Michigan Assisted Living Association (MALA)

Michigan Assisted Living Association (MALA) is a nonprofit organization representing 4,200 assisted living and vocational services programs serving 40,000 individuals statewide. The persons receiving services are persons with developmental disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, physical disabilities or closed head injuries or persons who are elderly.
http://www.thearc.org/

United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan

UCP Michigan is a non-profit advocacy organization that works for the productivity, independence and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
 http://ucpmichigan.org

The National Organization on Disability

The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps.
http://www.nod.org

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm

Cerebral Palsy Group

Cerebral Palsy Information, Resources, and Support. Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or birth injuries.
https://cerebralpalsygroup.com