Classes in cooking, dance, art, exercise, living skills, and other areas; bowling league for teens and adults with mental or physical challenges. www.aareced.com V

1530 Eisenhower Place [map]
994-2300, ext. 53203

Adult Learning Systems—Lower Michigan Inc.

Support to help mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients live the range from independence to total dependency (24-hour residential services). Must be referred through a county agency. als-lm@prodigy.net, www.als-lm.org

1954 South Industrial, suite A [map]
668-7447

Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living

Information and referrals, peer consultation, independent living skills training, systems advocacy, benefits counseling, all-abilities recreation list, rehabilitation engineering and technology, job placement, small business development, youth services. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. To volunteer, call Melissa Sartori, ext. 27. msartori@aacil.org, www.aacil.org V

3941 Research Park [map]
971-0277. TTY: 971-0310

Area Agency on Aging 1-B

See listing under Senior Services.

Assistive Media

Produces audio-based periodicals, short stories, and books to serve the blind and physically disabled. Recordings available online and through specialized podcasts. www.assistivemedia.org V

400 Maynard, suite 11B [map]
834-3034

Association for Community Advocacy

Advocacy for people with disabilities, to provide them with choices, opportunities, and support for full inclusion in community life. info@washtenawaca.org, www.washtenawaca.org

1100 N. Main, suite 205 [map]
662-1256

Autism Connections (Judson Center)

Educational, therapeutic, and support services for individuals with autism and their families. autismconnectionswashtenaw@judscenter.org, judsoncenter.org

4925 Packard, suite 200 [map]
528-1692 ext. 23201

Autism Society of Washtenaw County

Support and information group; guest speakers. Meets Sept.-May, second Thurs. 7-9 p.m., Washtenaw Intermediate School District Bldg., 1819 S. Wagner. autismsocietywashtenaw-owner@yahoogroups.com, health.groups.yahoo.com/autismsocietywashtenaw V

Co-presidents: Barb Byers, 827-0814 and Cathie Spino, 827-2956

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

For individuals with ADD and their families and friends. Also, parent support group. ks2335@aol.com, www.chaddmi.com or www.chadd.org V

Ken Smith, 730-1135

Children's Special Health Care Services (Washtenaw County Public Health)

Financial assistance to families with chronically ill or disabled children age 21 & under. Helps families apply for services. reamesc@ewashtenaw.org or bardenm@ewashtenaw.org, publichealth.ewashtenaw.org

555 Towner, Ypsilanti [map]
544-6766

Down Syndrome Support System

Resources for families and friends of people with Down syndrome. debita@umich.edu

Debita Graham, 717-0190

Hearing Loss Association of Ann Arbor

Education and advocacy for people of all ages with any degree of hearing loss. Meets first Mon. 7 p.m. at Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth. CART (real-time captioning) provided. Annual dues $15; additional $25 for National HLA (includes Hearing Loss Journal). Scholarships available. sitemaker.umich.edu/hla-aa/home

P.O. Box 1651, AA 48106

Jewish Family Services, Transportation

CareVan gives rides within the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area for those with limited mobility. Available to low-income or disabled adults, the CareVan transports adults to medical appointments, social outings, or on errands. Has a van with wheelchair lift as well as other vans with seating for 10. Reservations required at least one week in advance.

2245 S. State [map]
769-0209

Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan—Washtenaw County Chapter

Education and information group for parents and professionals. Programs available on request. ldamich@sbcglobal.net, www.ldaofmichigan.org

(888) 597-7809

Michigan Ability Partners

Housing and vocational services for veterans and others with disabilities; resume preparation, job placement and coaching, transitional work training, career planning. Also substance abuse treatment; housing placement, development, and support; and personal financial management help. info@mapagency.org, www.mapagency.org V

3810 Packard, suite 200 [map]
975-6880

Michigan Commission for the Blind (Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth)

Comprehensive rehabilitation services to help legally blind individuals achieve employment and independence. www.michigan.gov/mcb S

(800) 292-4200. TTY: (888) 864-1212

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth)

Vocational rehabilitation, training, counseling, and job placement assistance for disabled county residents. Participants must attend orientation. Call for appointment. www.michigan.gov/mrs

3810 Packard, suite 170 [map]
677-1125

Partners in Personal Assistance

Offers ways for people with disabilities to make decisions about their care. Clients choose and supervise their own personal assistants. info@annarborppa.org, www.annarborppa.org

NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, suite 117
214-3890

Real Life Living Services

Provides in-home and community support, care, assistance, and companionship—around the clock if needed—for people with disabilities. Accepts referrals from state agencies and others. www.rlls.org

NEW Center, 1100 N. Main, suite 217
222-6076

St. Louis Center

Residential center for developmentally disabled adults and children age 6 & over. mail@stlouiscenter.org, www.stlouiscenter.org

16195 Old US-12, Chelsea [map]
475-8430

State Disability Assistance (Michigan Department of Human Services of Washtenaw County)

Provides financial assistance for people with disabilities. Helps with expenses such as rent, utilities, food, and clothes. Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. www.michigan.gov/dhs

22 Center, Ypsilanti [map]
481-2000

Therapeutic Riding Inc.

Horseback riding for area youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities. No riding experience required for participants or volunteers. Volunteers must be at least age 14 and attend orientation. info@therapeuticridinginc.org, therapeuticridinginc.org V

4715 E. Joy [map]
741-9402

Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs

Assists veterans and their dependents with benefit claims and VA monthly entitlements. Emergency financial grants for food, utilities, and shelter; veterans’ health care information; substance abuse referrals. Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-noon & 1-5 p.m. lindkem@ewashtenaw.org, www.ewashtenaw.org (click on County Departments then Veterans Affairs)

2155 Hogback [map]
973-4540

Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled

Free library service for those unable to read standard-print materials because of a visual or physical disability. Books, magazines, and videos in alternative formats such as recorded cassette, Braille, and descriptive video are mailed to registered patrons at no charge. Assistive technology and borrowing privileges available. Mon. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m. wlbpd@aadl.org, wlbpd.aadl.org

Ann Arbor Public Library, 343 S. Fifth
327-4224, (888) 460-0680

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