December 13, 2007 - The Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth (DLEG) today announced the awarding of $857,052 grant to the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to serve people with disabilities.
"These funds will support a wide range of community services to help ensure that citizens with disabilities are contributors to Michigan's transforming economy," Governor Jennifer M. Granholm said.
The $857,052 in grants will help people with disabilities in Washtenaw, Monroe and Livingston counties live more independently and gain successful employment by enabling the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to maintain and expand the information and support it provides. The center is a nonprofit community organization operated by and for people with disabilities.
In total, more than $5 million in federal and state funds are being awarded to 17 entities throughout the state that promote independent living. The federal portion is funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The grants are issued by Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), a bureau of DLEG that collaborates with agencies such as the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living in a mutual goal of helping Michigan residents with disabilities enter the workforce. MRS operates 36 offices throughout the state that provide job preparation and placement services for people with disabilities.
The Department of Labor & Economic Growth is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs now.
Applicant |
Amount |
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (Ann Arbor) |
$857,052 |
Blue Water Center for Independent Living (Port Huron) |
319,574 |
Capital Area Center for Independent Living (Lansing) |
317,669 |
Community Connections of Southwest Michigan (Benton Harbor) |
161,683 |
Disability Advocates of Kent County (Grand Rapids) |
249,719 |
Disability Connection (Muskegon) |
235,506 |
disAbility Connections, Inc. (Jackson) |
168,469 |
Disability Network, The (Flint) |
288,504 |
Disability Network/Lakeshore (Holland) |
204,574 |
Disability Network/Michigan (Haslett) |
297,103 |
Disability Network/Mid Michigan (Midland) |
237,097 |
Disability Network/Northern Michigan (Traverse City) |
319,273 |
Disability Network/Oakland & Macomb (Clinton Township) |
387,000 |
Disability Network/Wayne County-Detroit (Blue Water Center for Independent Living facilitating) (Detroit) |
484,063 |
Disability Resource Center (Kalamazoo) |
373,653 |
Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (Lansing) |
369,720 |
Superior Alliance for Independent Living (Marquette) |
124,596 |
Total |
$5,395,255 |