- ACL The Administration for Community Living (ACL) was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. https://acl.gov
- Aging and Disability Resource Collaboration (ADRC) provides information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability to help older adults and people with disabilities make informed decisions about long-term services and supports and help accessing programs. http://www.michigan.
gov/adrc
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) National Network provides information, guidance, and training on how to implement the ADA in order to support its mission to “assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities.” https://acl.gov/programs/
aging-and-disability-networks/ americans-disabilities-act- national-network
- The mission of the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC), operated by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, is to improve the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information, and advocacy. https://acl.gov/programs/post-
injury-support/paralysis- resource-center-prc
- National Paralysis Resource Center Virtual Support Group Program: https://tinyurl.com/ys29z567
- SAIL, the Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula, is part of a state and national network serving people with disabilities. SAIL works with individuals, their families and other local organizations to assist individuals and promote accessible U.P. communities for all. http://www.upsail.org/
- UPCAP’s Long Term Care Programs for older adults and/or adults with disabilities. http://upcap.org/program/long-
term-care-programs/
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