Exceptional Parent Magazine is a great source of information for families.  eparent.com or call them toll free @ 877-372-7368.

 Lekotek is a great organization where you can borrow toys.  26049 Five Mile Rd. in Redford.  313-532-8524  or  Lekotek.org

 Another great source of information is the Madison School web page.  http://madison.wyandotte.org.  You can contact me or any of the teachers by email.  If you want to get involved in a parent link, go to the bottom of the first page and click on the other web page, go to Family discussions and post your question of answer.

Dr. John Jacobi                Vision Therapy                        www.surbaneeyecare.com                                              734-525-8170

Keepingpace.com for great shoes to wear with SMO's and AFO's

Health Insurance through MIChild is available for all of our students.  The premium is only $5.00 per month and is designed for families with limited incomes.  You can get more information at 1-888-988-6300

Michigan Diaper and Incontinence Supplies Program  Medicaid and Children's Special Health Care covers incontinence supplies for children three years and older that are incontinent.  Supplies include disposable diapers, blue pads and wipes.  Supplies and services are provided through Binson's Home Health Care.  If you are interested in enrolling call Binson's at 800-566-6117.  You will need your doctor's prescription.

ARC/Downriver 4212 13th Street, Wyandotte  734-283-9018

Their goal is to help families obtain benefits, services and programs for all children and adults with mental retardation.  They provide mentally challenged children, adults and families with a variety of recreational opportunities.  There are also supports for family guidance, legislative information and advocacy.

Respite Care  734-425-9950

Respite means relief.  The respite care program offers in and out-of-home care to families with developmentally disabled family members.  Respite care is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist you in times of need.  Options include: In-home respite, out-of-home respite, in-home therapy for behavioral challenges and case managers to help link families to resources that are available in the community.  Families may use the service for emergencies, vacations, stress relief, appointments and recreation.  A sliding fee scale is used, no family is denied service due to ability to pay.

Exceptional Parent Magazine asked parents to rate their favorite Web Sites.  We are passing these on to you with the hope that you will also find them informative and interesting.  If you have other sites you would like us to include, please contact Cheri Kodrich at 734-246-8383.

Statewide Toll Free Parent Help Line  1-800-942-4357

Downriver Panthers

The Downriver Panthers was founded in 1981.  It is a sports program for individuals with physical disabilities.   Programs offered:  Basketball, soccer, bocci ball, swimming, cycling, table tennis, bowling, track and field and powerlifting.   Ages 6 to ???   For information please contact Pat Manick   734-692-1260

Project Perform   Information and support for families with special needs children.1-800-552-4821 Easy On Clothing for children and adults  1-800-831-2577 or www.adrianscloset.com

Kenny Foundation-Linking buyers and sellers of adaptive equipment  1-800-237-3422  or http://comnet.org/kenny

Trust Fund For Children with Special Needs/Department of Community Health 517-335-8983 or 517-256-3682

Children's Special Health care Services   1-800-359-3722

National Family Caregivers Association 1-800-896-3659

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research                                            

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR

http://www.ebility.com

Children with Disabilities   http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org

Autism Society of America    http://www.autism-society.org

Autism Web  http://www.autismweb.org    OR         http://www.autismtoday.com  www.firstsigns.org,    www.medlineplus.org

Swim Diapers:  www.info@mypoolpal.com

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