Michigan

A-Ride

A shared-ride, door-to-door transportation service for individuals in Ann Arbor who are prevented from using fixed-route bus service due to a disability.

Affordable/Accessible Housing for People with Disabilities in Michigan

Website provided by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition offers information on the development of affordable/accessible housing and how to locate existing affordable/accessible housing in the State of Michigan.

Department of Community Health - Choices for Older Americans & People with Disabilities

Offers programs that provide choices for older Americans or people with disabilities who may need help caring for themselves, including transportation options.

Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in Michigan

Information about home buying, rental options and other topics related to housing in Michigan.

Detroit Department of Transportation Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Services Program

Information on services for senior citizens and ADA paratransit for people with disabilities in the Detroit area.

GO! Bus

Offers people with disabilities and senior citizens an affordable way to travel anywhere in a 180-square mile area of Grand Rapids during regular bus service hours. Just call (616) 456-6141 before 4:30 p.m. at least one day in advance

Help for Homeless Veterans

Select your city and state from the drop down menu on the page to find a list of organizations that offer programs and services for homeless Veterans in your area.

Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund

Allows people with disabilities and seniors (or their family members) to purchase assistive technology services or devices, including modification of vehicles and homes. Loans may also cover the cost of training to use the equipment, warranties and service agreements.

Michigan Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

List of Michigan CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.

Michigan Department of Transportation - Disability Plates & Placards

Persons with either a permanent or temporary disability that significantly affects their ability to walk may obtain a disability parking permit.

Michigan Homeless Service Organizations

List of organizations that provide services and programs for Michigan residents who are homeless.

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Provides information on affordable housing, home loans, rental programs and more.

Michigan State Summary of VA Programs & Services

Fact sheet that describes the full range of VA programs, benefits and services available to Veterans and their families in Michigan. Resources include information on health care facilities, counseling centers and vocational rehabilitation. Download the VA's Michigan fact sheet

Michigan Veterans Services & Benefits Booklet

Provides information and contacts for services and benefits including employment, health care, housing, education, loans, tax credits and financial assistance.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modification - Michigan Resources

Provides information, tips and resources for home modifications and repairs.

Operation Homefront - Michigan Chapter

Provides emergency assistance and morale to Service Members, Veterans and their families residing in Michigan.

Project Blue Star

Michigan Governor's Military Family Support initiative that provides assistance to families of Michigan soldiers serving overseas. This program identifies and catalogues all services available to military families in one convenient online location.

Public Transit Providers for People with Disabilities in Michigan

Select your country from the list on this page for further information on paratransit, dial-a-ride programs and other transportation services for people with disabilities.

Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress Services Housing Services

A local nonprofit organization that provides assistance to non-profit groups in the Upper Peninsula who are interested in developing subsidized housing. Organization has also developed a housing directory which includes a county by county list of housing contacts for the Upper Peninsula.

VA Detroit Regional Office

Provides contact information for the Detroit Regional Office which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.

Veteran/Military Service Plates

Provides links to information on how to obtain various Michigan Veteran and military service plates.
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