Source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Our partners - experts in disability, education, employment, and workforce development.

After high school, individuals with disabilities will only receive accommodations in college or the workplace if they disclose their disabilities. But many students leave high school without the self-awareness, self-advocacy skills or self-confidence to successfully navigate their new independence and seek out support when needed. Resources are provided to enhance teaching these skills and increase knowledge of the individual and their families.

A statewide network of vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals developing creative, customized solutions that meet the needs of individuals and businesses. Training includes self-advocacy and self-determination. Cost: free if eligibility requirements met

Advocating for inclusion, equity, and accessibility in all communities

A range of independent living services are available to anyone that needs assistance maintaining capacity within their own home. If you or your loved one needs help, contact the Adult Services unit at your local county Department of Human Services office.

Michigan has a proud history of leading the country with respect to expanding community-based opportunities for people with I/DD. However, in terms of competitive integrated employment, Michigan has a lot of room for improvement. Putting forth state legislation which acts to raise expectations and enable people with I/DD to enhance their productivity and earn at least minimum wage alongside people without I/DD will allow them to become an integral part of the American workforce.

Provides parent information, parent resources, procedural safeguards, complaint process, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), link to sign up for OSE communications, and more.

A membership organization formed in 1994 as the Michigan Association for Persons in Supported Employment to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities.

Michigan Alliance for Families is Michigan's federally funded parent training center. Resources and training in all special education topics can be found on the website, in addition to transition resources.

Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information. Cost: Free resources and services to users. Grant-funded initiative by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education (OSE)

Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children and young adults with disabilities to resources to help improve their children's education. They help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities. The employment page shares helpful resources available to families.

Michigan Alliance for Families is Michigan's federally funded parent training center. After an individual turns 18, they make their own decisions. Sometimes a student with a disability has difficulty making decisions and handling all the responsibilities of being an adult. A family member might consider getting guardianship. Before asking for a guardian, it is important to consider other options.

Michigan Alliance for Families is Michigan's federally funded parent training center. Resources and training in all special education topics can be found on the website, in addition to transition resources.

A statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children's education. We help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Michigan 2-1-1 is a free service that connects Michigan residents with help and answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communitiesquickly, easily, and confidentially.

People with disabilities have specific rights as well as responsibilities. Disability is an ongoing factor in people's lives, occurring at any age, on a temporary or permanent basis.

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities. JAN provides individualized consultation to assist: Employers and their representatives seeking guidance on practical ways to engage in the interactive process, provide job accommodation solutions, and comply with Title I of the ADA; Individuals with medical conditions and disabilities seeking information about job accommodation solutions, employment rights under the ADA, and self-employment and entrepreneurship opportunities; and Family members and rehabilitation, medical, educational, and other professionals in their effort to support successful employment outcomes for individuals with medical conditions and disabilities. Cost: Free resources and services to users. JAN is funded by a contract from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) (#1605DC-17-C-0038). Its development has been achieved through the collaborative efforts of ODEP, West Virginia University, and private industry throughout North America.

Leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, JAN provides free one-on-one practical guidance and technical assistance on job accommodation solutions, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities. JAN provides individualized consultation to assist:

National center for improving education outcomes for all children, especially those with disabilities birth through age twenty-one, through the use of effective evidence-based practices and interventions.

Supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs and located at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, the IRIS Center develops and disseminates free, engaging online resources about evidence-based practices.