Few things help a family more than talking to other parents who have been where you are. Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County have a mix of formal support groups, organization-led programs, and informal online communities. This page points you toward them and explains why connecting is worth the effort.
Arc chapter on N. Main Street, started by Ann Arbor parents in 1949 and still the county's main intellectual and developmental disability advocacy organization. They help families with IEPs, the 18-26 transition, person-centered planning, and navigating SSI, Medicaid, and the Michigan Family Support Subsidy. Membership is a paid tier, so ask what is open to non-members.
Visit siteStatewide navigator service, based in Southfield, that pairs families with a person who helps sort out diagnosis, insurance, school, and provider options at no charge. Their directory filters providers by county, including a Washtenaw listing. Useful as a starting point rather than a peer support group.
Visit siteStatewide nonprofit that maintains a Washtenaw County resource list plus a directory of autism support groups around the state. Listings on any directory can go stale — call a group before showing up.
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