Below are links to disability organizations & information at the State & National level.
Statewide Organizations
Disability Network/Michigan - is the state association for Centers for Independent Living in Michigan. Disability Network Southwest Michigan is a member.
SILC - The Statewide Independent Living Council is a Governor-appointed council comprised of a majority of people with disabilities. It is charged with developing and submitting the State Plan for Independent Living (SPIL). The SPIL establishes a blueprint for present and future independent living programs and services in Michigan.
UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) Michigan - is a non-profit advocacy organization that works for life without limits for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
ARC Michigan - exists to empower local chapters of The Arc to assure that citizens with developmental disabilities are valued and that they and their families can participate fully in and contribute to the life of their community.
Michigan Commission on Disability Concerns -
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Services (MPAS) -
Michigan Rehabilitation Services -
Michigan Commission for the Blind -
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition - a fiesty and non-compliant disability rights organization.
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council -
NAMI - Michigan (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
National Organizations
NCIL (National Association of Centers for Independent Living) -
AAPD (American Association of Persons with Disabilities) -
Dialogues with Dan - a weekly radio talk show about disability and disability issues. This link is to the archive pages.
NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) -