Michigan

National Family Empowerment Representative

Samantha Brant – Family & Community Engagement Manager, International Rett Syndrome Foundation
[email protected]  1-913-221-8157

Rett syndrome clinical trials are available at various stages in the process. Please visit our Clinical Trial page for current enrollment status.

Services to Children with Developmental Disabilities

Visit Services to Children with Developmental Disabilities Website
Kathy Neville 1-616-844-1056
This department provides policy, program guidance, services innovation and technical assistance for services to children with developmental disabilities. It is delivered through the community mental health system. Customer Services functions are performed for children and families encountering systems barriers in accessing services.

Michigan Alliance for Families

Visit Michigan Alliance for Families Website
1-800-552-4821
The Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive or are eligible for special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information.

Bridges4Kids' Michigan Counties

Visit Bridges4Kids’ Michigan Counties Website
Bridges4Kids.org is a non-profit parent organization providing an internet-based system of information and referral for parents and professionals working with children from birth through transition to adult life. It is good place to begin to find local assistance.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Visit Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Website
MDHHS determines eligibility for most of the health care programs that are administered by the State of Michigan.

Children's Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) County Offices

Visit Children’s Special Health Care Services Website
CSHCS is a program within the Michigan Department of Community Health that provides certain approved medical service coverage to children and adults with special health care needs. Children must have a qualifying medical condition and be under 21 years of age. To apply, contact your county CSHCS office.

Children's Waiver Program (CWP)

Audrey Craft 1-517-241-5757
The CWP makes it possible for Medicaid to fund home and community-based services for children who are under age 18. To be eligible, the child must have a documented developmental disability and need medical or behavioral supports and services at home. To apply, contact your county Access Center  or Audrey Craft, Director of Children’s Home and Community-Based Waivers at [email protected].

Habilitation Supports Waiver (HSW)

Central Access 1-888-800-1559
The HSW is an intensive home and community based, active treatment and support program. It is designed to assist individuals with severe developmental disabilities to live independently with supports in their community. To apply, contact Community Mental Health Services in your county (see above) or contact Central Access.

Early On Michigan

Visit Early On Michigan Website

This program offers early intervention services for infants and toddlers, birth to three years of age, with developmental delays or disabilities.

MDHSS

Visit MDHSS Website
MDHSS has Early Intervention information.

Office of Special Education (OSE)

1-517-373-0923
The OSE, within the Department of Education, is responsible for the general supervision, administration, and funding of special education programs and services for children with disabilities ages 3-21.

Michigan Courts

View Michigan Courts
Michigan Courts has online conservator and guardianship forms.

Transition to Adulthood Resources

Visit Transition to Adulthood Resources Website
MDHSS lists resources to assist you in planning for future needs including health care, employment, education, and independent living. As youth approach adulthood the transition planning process should provide them with tools and resources to increase their ability to lead productive adult lives.

Got Transition

Visit Got Transition Website
This organization aims to improve transition from pediatric to adult health care through the use of new and innovative strategies for health professionals and youth and families.

Permanent Disability Parking Placard

Visit Permanent Disability Parking Placard Website
Placards may be obtained at any Secretary of State office. The application must be signed by a physician, chiropractor, optometrist, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Placards are valid for four years, expiring on the applicant’s birthday. Placards may be renewed up to 45 days before the expiration date or up to six months early. There is no renewal fee. A physician’s statement is not required for renewals.

Dr. Steven Leber

Pediatric Neurologist, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI,
1-734-936-4179

Dr. Steven Deroos

Pediatric Neurologist, Helen Devos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI,
1-616-267-2500

Dr. Ramesh Chheda

Pediatric Neurologist, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI , 1-810-720-7801

Dr. Sonja Norris

Special Needs Dentist, Grand Ledge, MI , 1-517-622-4014

Dr. Brooke Geddie

Ophthalmologist at Devos Children’s Hospital, 1-616-267-2605

Dr. Jamie Pavlak

Gastroenterologis at Devos Childrens Hospital, 1-616-267-2100

Dr. Sarah VanHouten

Pulmonologist at Devos Children’s Hospital, 1-616-267-2200

Dr. Chad Afmnan

ENT at Devos Children’s Hospital, 1-616-267-7758

Dr. Robert Conway

Specializes in genetics and has offices in Lansing and Detroit Lansing,
1-517-364-5440

Children's Therapy Corner

1-989-835-6333 Midland
1-517-706-0421 Lansing
1-231-929-2354 Traverse City

Children’s Therapy Corner offers PT, OT and SLI services.  Music and Aquatic Therapy available in some locations.  Located in Midland, Lansing and Traverse City.

MSU Community Music School

1-517-355-7661

MSU Community Music School in E. Lansing offers private and group music therapy.

Michigan IRSF Families Facebook Page

View Michigan Rett Families Facebook Page
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