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WHO WE ARE: Hope Network is a non-profit organization operating across the state of Michigan. We have 240 locations and serve over 34,000 people with disabilities or disadvantages each and every year. WHAT WE DO: We help people overcome physical, mental or social barriers that impact how they live. The result is fulfillment through independence, progress, and community integration. Whether it’s… …a dad recovering from a brain injury …a child growing up with autism …an ex-offender trying to re-enter society …a teenager battling depression We have countless stories of restoration to tell. HOW WE DO IT: For over 60 years, we’ve provided neuro rehabilitation, behavioral healthcare, developmental support services, autism services, community support, and more. We do this because we believe every person was created to live life to the fullest – no matter their age, no matter their background, no matter what’s holding them back. WHY IT MATTERS: 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disabilities or disadvantages that impact how they live. Over one million of these people live in Michigan. To put it into perspective, that’s more than the population of Detroit. A majority have fallen through the cracks and aren’t receiving the care they deserve. That’s a problem – but we’re solving it by being advocates for these people. hopenetwork.org | 800.695.7273

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. With approximately 140,000 members affiliated through over 600 state and local chapters across the nation, we are on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities. The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with I/DD and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. If you are interested in a career with The Arc, visit our job board: http://www.thearc.org/what-we-do/resources/job-board.

Combining ABA & Speech Therapy and Beyond provides intensive, individualized, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy and Speech Therapy for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our Mission Every child with Autism is unique and we will provide both them and their family with an individualized program, delivered with care that is compassionate, excellent, and employs the research-based methodologies of Applied Behavior Analysis. This treatment shall encompass every member of the family unit allowing each child to reach his or her full potential. Our Vision Every family affected by Autism will have an understanding of what effective, quality services consist of and will have access to those services. It will be understood that Applied Behavior Analysis is the treatment of choice and collaboration with multi-disciplinary team (such as Speech and Occupational Therapists) for a consistent approach is key to improving the lives of individuals with Autism. Through these services, children with this disability will have more opportunities to participate in their communities and lead a more fulfilling life. Our Philosophy There is hope for every child! Our team of therapists at Therapy and Beyond want to help your child succeed. Our individualized programs encourage family involvement and are designed and based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) including a rich understanding of Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior (VB). We use naturalistic teaching strategies to focus on age appropriate areas of development including behavior, language, social skills, and self-help. The purpose of our approach is to foster competency in the individual’s ability and to generalize skills to the natural environments of home, school, and the community.