We have been providing supports and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for decades. Our Supports Coordinators are on the front lines every day, accessing resources in communities, helping find employment and volunteer opportunities and working toward a future of independence and freedom for those that we serve.
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Mission, Vision, and Anti-Racism Statement To assist and advocate for each person to have supports they want and need. To exercise control and authority over their own lives. To live a life of freedom, opportunity and relationships...
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Self-Determination CLS strongly believes in and adheres to the 5 Principles of Self-Determination: Freedom, Authority, Support, Responsibility and Confirmation. The SC is the primary contact for the person receiving services from...
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Support at Home Gets Rave Reviews Through personal stories, seniors, veterans and people with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities discuss the positive impact that community based support has made in their lives. The video also...
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Community Living Services Official Anti-Racism Statement -
On June 23rd, in response to a national outcry for equity for people of color, CLS drafted and approved an official statement to make clear that our organization advocates for equity and equality, regardless of race, creed,... More detail
Stimulus Payments May Not Be Making it to Those Who Need it Most -
According to a report by the House Ways and Means Committee, 35 million people who are eligible for Federal stimulus checks still haven't received them. Many are individuals who are on Social Security/RSDI who don't... More detail
Important SNAP Update from the Michigan State Police -
Approximately 350,000 Michigan families will have access to additional food assistance benefits as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak and about 27,000 individuals will be temporarily exempt from federal work requirements
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An emerging segment of the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority peer workforce
Disability awareness anti-stigma video
FREEDOM to choose a meaningful life in the community.
AUTHORITY over a targeted amount of dollars.
SUPPORT to organize resources in ways that are life enhancing and meaningful to the individual with a disability.
RESPONSIBILITY for the wise use of public dollars and recognition of the contribution individuals with disabilities can make in their communities.
CONFIRMATION of the important leadership role that individuals with disabilities and their families must play in a newly re-designed system and support for the self-advocacy movement.
