Local Disability Agencies
Disability agencies are listed alphabetically by county. A link to the homepage of each agency is provided if one is available.
Barry County
• Barry County Public Transit provides bus service M-F 5:30 am - 5:00 pm for residents of Barry County.
Berrien County
Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support and education to families of children and adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system. The purpose of the projects are to increase the involvement of families in their children's education and the educational system in general. Contact Michelle Miller at Phone: 269.934.9471
Branch County
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Calhoun County
• ARC of Calhoun County helps children and adults with developmental disabilities as they seek to be more self reliant.
• Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek: Call (800) 628-6421 . The mission of the Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek is to connect individuals within the autism spectrum as well as their community with life long access to resources and opportunities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research.
. Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) has a mission to create an inclusive community where people of all abilities can participate, contribute, and reach their goals. They are focused on providing inclusive recreational opportunities for all people.
• DeafLINK provides sign language interpreters, advocacy and education on issues of importance to the deaf and hard of hearing.
Kalamazoo County
• Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) mission is to empower families raising children with mood, behavior and emotional disorders by providing support, training and advocacy skills, and collaborating with community partners to improve the system of care for children.
Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek: Call (800) 628-6421 . The mission of the Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek is to connect individuals within the autism spectrum as well as their community with life long access to resources and opportunities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research
• Community Advocates for Persons with Developmental Disabilities is the ARC affiliate in Kalamazoo County. They advocate for and support persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
• Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services provides a variety of services to adults and children with severe & persistant mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance abuse disorders.
Kalamazoo RESA Transition Services has information about school-to-life transition planning for students with disabilities in Kalamazoo County.
• Michigan Commission for the Blind is the State of Michigan's vocational rehabilitation department for persons who are blind or deaf/blind.
• Michigan Rehabilitation Services is the State of Michigan's vocational rehabilitation department for persons with disabilties. The mission is to assist individuals into employment and self sufficiency.
• MRC Industries provides supports and accommodations that assist individuals to be productive, independent and involved members of their communities. Serves primarily persons with developmental disabilties and mental illness.
• Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan is a non-profit community organization offering services at no cost to families who have children with disabilities or special needs.
Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan is a Peer-to-Peer organization for people with psychiatric disabilities. They are located Park Trade Center, 326 W. Kalamazoo Ave, Suige 312, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Call (269) 343-6725 for more information.
St. Joseph County
• St. Joe Community Co-Op
Van Buren County
• Van Buren County Community Mental Health was established to provide mental health services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbance, and individuals with developmental disabilities, residing in Van Buren County.
. Van Buren Public Transit is the county wide dial-a-ride service for all residents of Van Buren County.