"I want the community to know that people with disabilities might not all have mental limitations. Disability Network has given me the opportunity to network with other people with disabilities."
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Community Support
Contact: Bonnie Newhouse bnewhouse@charterinternet.com
Disability Network helps coordinate the many different supports people with disabilities need to live as independently as possible.
Tailored to the individual, these supports may include:
- Case management of all services, supports, and/or treatment
- Job training and supervision for supported employment
- Community living supports to increase or maintain self-sufficiency
- Counseling and/or mental health care
- The transportation services key to success in education, employment, and community participation
- Guidance for individuals and families evaluating housing options
- Respite services for caretakers
- Information for families planning their child’s transition to adult services, Social Security application, guardianship, wills and trusts, and other adult issues
Accessibility Links
Michigan Long-Term Care Connection
Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund
Web resources for Assistive Technology:
Used/Trade/Free: www.atxchange.org
Web search for Assistive Medical Devices, major pharmacies, home improvement stores
www.amazon.com
www.alzstore.com
www.Dynamic-Living.com
www.ActiveAndAble.com
www.sammonspreston.com
Government agencies:
Michigan Rehabilitation Services www.michigan.gov/mdcd
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov
Local Durable medical equipment suppliers:
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