These agencies are listed for informational purposes only, ASOC does not endorse the organizations listed.
Governmental Agencies
- Michigan Legislature, service of the Michigan Legislative Council, the Michigan House of Representatives, and the Michigan Senate Oakland County, Oakland County, Michigan Website Oakland County Gov. Info., Names, E-mails, and phone numbers to Government Officials Social Security Administration, information on retirement, disability, survivors and supplemental security income benefits.
Legal Information
- Law Enforcement Awareness Network, provides first responders with information and resources that will allow them to better serve individuals affected by hidden disabilities and mental illness
- Wrightslaw, parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities
Local Advocacy/Support
- Autism society of Michigan, committed to empowering individuals with autism and their families by offering educational resources and materials, workshops, seminars and other services
- Hands-On Parent Education, Beaumont's HOPE Center provides intervention for families with preschool-age children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders
- Judson Autism Connections Center, non-denominational service that provides and coordinates programs, classes and services for children and adults with special needs
- Oakland Schools services, Michigan Department of Education, Educational Organizations, Legislative Information, and Community Resources
National Advocacy/Support
- Autism Society of America, Serving the needs of people with autism and their families through advocacy, education, public awareness, and research since 1965
- DisabilityInfo.gov, One-stop interagency web portal for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers, and other community members
- FAAAS, Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome
- Ideal Lives, dedicated to the parents & professionals supporting individuals with special needs
- Learning disabilities association of America, Advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature
- Support for siblings, being a sibling of someone with Autism has made me realize that many things in life require hard work, patience and understanding. I looked, in vain, for a place to vent