"People with disabilities are entitled to the same rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as those without disabilities. When people see the disability first and can’t get past that to see the whole person, they leave out an entire group of talented, passionate, and hard-working people. As Disability Network works to reduce barriers, we all benefit. We end up with more people contributing, creating, and bringing passion and spirit to everything they do."

— Mary Jo Baweja
 
  Community Support

Contact: Sandra Keirnan, Community Supports Advocate sandy@dnlakeshore.org

Disability Network helps coordinate the many different supports people with disabilities need to live as independently as possible.

Tailored to the individual, these supports may include:
  • Case management of all services, supports, and/or treatment
  • Job development, training, and supervision for supported employment
  • Community living supports to increase or maintain self-sufficiency
  • Counseling and/or mental health care
  • The transportation services key to success in education, employment, and community participation
  • Guidance for individuals and families evaluating housing options
  • Respite services for caretakers
  • Information for families planning their child’s transition to adult services, Social Security application, guardianship, wills and trusts, and other adult issues
Accessibility Links

 Michigan Long-Term Care Connection
West Michigan Long Term Care Connection
Senior Resources of West Michigan
Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan
Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund
          or call 1.800.828.2714
          (Contact DN/Lakeshore for other possible funding sources.)

Web resources for Assistive Technology:

Used/Trade/Free: www.atxchange.org
Web search for Assistive Medical Devices, major pharmacies, home improvement stores
www.amazon.com
www.alzstore.com
www.Dynamic-Living.com
www.ActiveAndAble.com
www.sammonspreston.com

Government agencies:

Ottawa County Community Mental Health www.co.ottawa.mi.us
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District www.oaisd.org
Michigan Rehabilitation Services www.michigan.gov/mdcd
Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov

Local Durable medical equipment suppliers:

       Airway Oxygen, White and White, Dykstra Drugs, Skips Pharmacy