Resources

Advocates to preserve Michigan's model no-fault insurance system, including the following issues:  maintaining full medical coverage for auto accident victims, prohibiting managed care, limiting fee schedules and payment formulas, fair attendant care reimbursement, MCCA fund advocacy, sanctions for insurers who do not pay bills, maintaining a threshold injury standard, RBI liability limits, and underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage.

Established in 1948, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is the only statewide non-profit organization focusing on epilepsy. The Foundation provides a number of programs and services, including the following: Public and Professional Education & Awareness Programs, such as Seizure First Aid and disability awareness training; Education and Support Programs for people with epilepsy and their families, including Living Well with Epilepsy educational workshops, Camp Discovery, and Adult & Family Retreats; Advocacy Programs; Epilepsy Today Conferences; and Education & Consultation Services, including toll-free phone services, video library, and literature. We have offices in Southfield and Grand Rapids.

MDRC works to build opportunities for people with disabilities so they may live fully integrated lives within their chosen communities, now and in the future. Full citizenship is the expected role that people with disabilities will play, and their hopes and dreams parallel those of citizens without disabilities.

Provides help with legal problems to low income residents of Michigan. On this site you will find information about the law and about places to go for help with legal and related problems.

MPAS advocates and protects the legal rights of people with disabilities.

The Brain Injury Association of America provides comprehensive education about brain injury to audiences as diverse as physicians, rehabilitation specialists, trial lawyers and educators.

Dedicated to serving those living with the affects of brain injury through Support, Education, Advocacy, Research, and Prevention.

Information and resources for people with disabilities.  Living with a disability is easier when you’ve got the right information and resources. Disaboom provides people with disabilities the answers, solutions, and connections you need for living your life to the fullest.

Abundance of disability and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.

Relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members.

The Shaken Baby Alliance provides support for SBS victim families (including adoptive and foster parents), advocate for justice for SBS victims, and increase SBS awareness.

Special education and early intervention services information, including assessment, development, and process of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 plan.

A central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); research-based information on effective educational practices.  This website welcomes communication in both English or Spanish.

The Michigan High School Athletic Association promotes healthy and safe athletics. This site provides protocols and return to sport information, following a TBI, as well as other health and safety sports-related resources.

The Michigan Assistive Technology Loan Fund, established by the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, allows people with disabilities and seniors (or their family members) to purchase assistive technology devices or services, including modification of vehicles and homes. Loans may also cover cost of training to use the purchased equipment, warranties, and service agreements.

Bikes for the Rest of Us is a free annual event held in April/May of each year and hosted by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.  This program focused on recreational cycling for children and adults with special needs. The event highlights a variety of special cycling equipment demonstrated by local and regional bike shops, DME suppliers, and manufacturers. Each participant is pre-registered and matched with a volunteer therapist who then assists in matching physical needs with the most appropriate biking equipment. OrthoSEAT therapists are involved in the planning, evaluations, bike modifications, and fitting process for the bikes.

Safety in bicycle riding should be a priority when choosing your equipment. Riders who have not yet developed an adequate sense of balance may choose to utilize training wheels to provide stability. During the learning process, and in some cases, throughout life, Fatwheels training wheels can make the difference between an active life and a sedentary one.

Patterson Medical is a leading provider of rehabilitation, assistive, and splinting products all over the world, making available the most comprehensive range of products available in a variety of settings.

The Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention, Care & Cure (FSCIPCC) is a non-profit educational group dedicated to the prevention, care and cure of spinal cord injuries through public awareness, education and funding research.

Resources that save lives, prevent injuries and promote safe and healthy lifestyles among youth.

The Snell Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards.

MRS partners with individuals and employers to achieve quality employment outcomes and independence for persons with disabilities.

At NSCIA, we educate and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease to achieve and maintain the highest levels of independence, health and personal fulfillment.

This website provides information related to spinal cord injuries and is a resource for Quadriplegics, Paraplegics, and caregivers.

Publishes several articles on brain injury and other neurological disorders.

Publishes Brain Injury, an informative journal on all aspects of traumatic brain injury.

Millions of people use CarePages to find support during life-changing illnesses such as:

• Cancer treatment  
• Premature birth  
• Brain Injury
• Congenital heart defects
• Chronic illness 
• Stroke
• Hospitalization 
• Wounded military

FREE Web site you can create to stay in touch with family and friends during times of illness or injury. Your CarePage makes it easy to:

• Post journal updates about your progress—no need for phone calls
• Upload and share photos
• Receive supportive messages from others
• Find other members like you
• Ask for help/advice on our discussion boards

CaringBridge is a not-for-profit organization providing the oldest, most widely used free online service connecting patients to friends and families.

Serves active duty military, their beneficiaries, and veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) through state-of-the-art clinical care, innovative clinical research initiatives and educational programs through ongoing collaboration with military, VA and civilian health partners, local communities, families and individuals with TBI.

Information and resources regarding state and federal benefits, financial assistance, and much more.

Central source for service members and families to obtain ifnormation about all quality of life programs and services available.

United States Department of Veterans Affairs allows you to search for local providers, clinics, and services, as well as current news updates and benefits.

Traumatic Brain Injury/Brain Injury Association of America document dictation of a July 7, 2005 webcast of Veterans Benefits 101 For Protection and Advocacy TBI Advocates