HANDICAP SERVICES


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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