ADULT HOME HELP (MICHIGAN DEPT. OF
HUMAN SERVICES Formerly FIA) 667-0800
Meal preparation, shopping,
housekeeping, personal care, and chore services to help handicapped persons
maintain independence. Fees: none.
BLUE WATER CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING 664-9098
Advocacy,
living skills training, loan closet, information and referral, and support
groups for persons with disabilities, or parents/ caregivers of children
with disabilities.
COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS CENTER 239-3112 (TTY) Services for hearing impaired.
EARLY ON 245-3980 Helps locate children (0-3) eligible for special services and helps coordination of providing those services.
EASTER SEALS 238-0475
Provides supportive services including
equipment loan closet and financial assistance for purchase of equipment.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN 800-377-6226
Provides services
to persons with epilepsy and others with mobility impairments including Kenny
Mobility Center Services.
GROWTH & OPPORTUNITY INC. - LAPEER 664-8504
Employment
and rehabilitation training for developmentally disabled and handicapped persons.
LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 667-0500
Day treatment,
day activity, respite care, advocacy, case management, and other services for
developmentally disabled persons.
LAPEER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 667-0256
Emergency
assistance, help with claims, and claim processing for handicapped veterans.
LAPEER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 245-4013
Services to children
with special needs through Children s Special Health Care.
LAPEER TEAM WORK, INC. 664-2710 Supported employment for qualifying persons.
LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 800-992-9012
Reading materials and tapes for visually and physically handicapped persons.
MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND 760-2030
Vocational rehabilitation,
personal adjustment, and job placement for persons who are legally blind.
MICHIGAN REHABILITATION 989-673-7793
Employment services
and assessment and training for persons having barriers to employment.
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM 257-3769
Stipended volunteer program
to provide companionship to disabled persons.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 800-772-1213
/ 239-9514
Medicare/Medicaid and SSI benefits for persons with disabilities.
VISUALLY IMPAIRED CENTER 235-2544
Counseling, rehabilitation,
and other services for visually impaired eligible persons. Fees: for some services.
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