Community Agencies Information

The ARC Kent County - 616.459.3339 - The Arc advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and other related developmental disabilities.

Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired - 616.458.1187 - ABVI provides all types of vision rehabilitation training and services in West Michigan.

Autism Society of Kent County- ASK is a non-profit organization of parents, school staff and others who actively seek to support and advocate for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services - 616.732.7358 - A full-service agency for the deaf and hard of hearing communities in West Michigan.

Disability Advocates of Kent County - 616.949.1100 - The mission of Disability Advocates of Kent County is to work alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and to advocate for accessible and welcoming communities.

Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan - 616.956.3488 - DSAWN is a support, advocacy and resource group for persons with Down syndrome, their families and their friends.

Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan - The mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, training, service and support of research.

National Stuttering Association - 616.481.6569 - The NSA provides support, friendship and information to the stuttering community.

Ability Employment Services - 616.706.1017 or 616.293.4949 - Specializes in pre-employment transition services for high school students.

Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind People - 616.356.0180 - Helps students age 14 and older, who are legally blind, to obtain, maintain or gain employment and to successfully make the transition from high school to post-secondary education.

Goodwill Industries of West Michigan - 616.451.8800 - Goodwill offers a range of short and long-term training options, workshops and support services.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services - 616.242.6450 - MRS works with high school students and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for individuals with disabilities.

West Michigan Works! - 616.336.4460 - Provides a network of employment and training programs and services for employers and job seekers in Kent and Allegan counties.

Hope Network - 616.301.8000 - Provides a greater level of independence through specialty health and community services.

Community Living Services - 616.430.8388 - Non-profit organization that promotes community inclusion, full citizenship, personal empowerment and a self-determined life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Cherry Street Health Services - An independent, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a focus on providing high quality health services to those who have little or no access to health care.

Kent County Health Department, Children's Special Health Care Services - 616.632.7066 - Coverage of medical care and treatment related to certain medical diagnoses and transition planning.

MOKA - 1.800.644.2434 - Provides support and services to assist individuals with disabilities to become valued members of their communities.

Network 180 - 616.336.3909 - The community mental health authority in Kent County, connects individuals and their families to services for mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.

Real Life Living Services - 734.222.6076 - Non-profit agency that provides community and home-based care of developmentally and/or physically challenged adults and children as well as senior care.

Social Security Agency- 1.800.772.1213 - The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources.

Oasis Community - Building circles of support to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to create a "good life" together.

Spectrum Community Services - 616.241.6258 - A child welfare, family preservation and mental health human services organization.

Thresholds, Inc. - 616.774.0853 - Provides supports coordination, community living supports, respite and residential services to people with developmental disabilities.

Artists Creating Together - 616.885.5866 - ACT provides visual and non-visual community art classes to adults, agest 16 and up.

Indian Trails Camp - 616.677.5251 - Offers a barrier-free camp setting for those with disabilities.

Michigan Disability Sports Alliance - Michigan Victory Games is a 4-day statewide athletic competition for individuals with physical disabilities.

Michigan State University Extension: Childen and Youth Programming - Prepares every Michigan child with a healthy and productive life.

Special Olympics Michigan Area 11 - Sports programs for individuals with disabilities in Barry and Kent counties.

The Rapid: Transit Services - 616.356.1138 - 100% accessible buses and bus stops serving East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kentwood, Walker and Wyoming. Door-to-door services available to seniors and persons with disabilities who cannot ride a fixed-route bus.

YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin - For ages 19-26. Campground with heated and carpeted cabins and various outdoor activities.

YMCA Mary Free Bed - 616.855.9622 - YMCA facility designed for everyone with adaptive fitness programs and areas.

Baker College - Upon request, Baker College provides Disability Service Specialists to work with students and faculty.

Calvin University - Disability services

Cornerstone University- Provides Accessibility Services.

Davenport University - Student access services

Ferris State University - Disability and accessibility resource center

Grand Rapids Community College - Disability support services

Grand Valley State University - Student accessibility resources

Kendall College of Art & Design - Disability services

Michigan Career & Technical Institute - Post-secondary technical training and supports for adults with disabilities.

MTEC - GRCC Workforce Development - GRCC job training classes

Noorthhoek Academy - 616.234.4123 - College experience for adults with special needs.

Western Michigan University - Disability services for students