Special Olympics—Michigan

The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year –round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities.  Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes, and the community.

http://www.somi.org/

Disability Network of Michigan

Disability Network/Michigan is a collaborative organization representing Centers for Independent Living (CILs) throughout the state. Disability Network/Michigan works to:

1. Assist CILs in building the capacity to serve their local communities.
2. Provide information, technical assistance, staff trainings and program support to CILs.
3. Advocate at the state and national level for disability issues.
4. Promote the independent living philosophy both within the disability community and among the general public.
5. Bring the CILs together to work collectively; resulting in a stronger network and stronger individual CILs.

www.dnmichigan.org