Helpful Links

Success Stories of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities around the Country:

• Autistic Teen's Hoop Dreams

New Families:

• www.nichcy.org - Offers a state-by-state guide to government agencies, disability organizations and parent groups for help with planning and other issues.
• www.eparent.com - the website of "Exceptional Parent" magazine, offering books and resources on many aspects of planning.
• http://askmerrill.mi.com/ - a Merrill Lynch site with articles and a calculator for future care costs.
• Special Needs Family-Friendly Fun
• Our Kids

Education

• US Department of Education
• Inclusion Press Home Page
• Center for Law and Education

Government

• Michigan Legislature
• Michigan House of Representatives
• Michigan Library
• Michigan Department of Community Health
• Michigan OSE/EIS
• Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
• Michiganvotes.org

Individuals with disabilities

• The Arc of Michigan
• The National Arc
• World Association of Persons with Disabilities
• The Reece Endeavor
• TASH
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• LeaderLINKS - Connections for Community Leadership announces a statewide database of leadership opportunities. LeaderLINKS is a database with over 2000 different leadership opportunities throughout Michigan. Search by type, topic, or zip code. Come join the leaders of Michigan and build your skills to help lead the movement!
• www.atxchange.org - Michigan's assistive technology exchange. At Atxchange, they will help you find equipment for sale or for free, post used disability-related equipment to sell or donate to people who need it, and locate items needed.

Specific Disabilities

• FRAXA Research Foundation - Fragile X
• Attention Deficit Disorder

Community Services

• Personal Assistance Options, Inc. of Midland, Michigan
• Community Mental Health, Central Michigan