Nonprofit

Great Lakes Independent Living Network

VerifiedEnhanced ListingLast reviewed: August 2026

Peer-led independent living services, assistive technology, and employment support across Southeast, Mid, and West Michigan.

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Overview

Great Lakes Independent Living Network is a consumer-directed nonprofit that helps people with disabilities live, work, and participate in their communities on their own terms. Staff and peer mentors — most of whom have lived experience with disability — offer skills training, assistive technology support, benefits planning, and employment services from four regional offices.

More about Great Lakes Independent Living Network

Since 1994, Great Lakes Independent Living Network has supported more than 20,000 Michiganders with disabilities. Our peer mentoring model pairs each participant with a mentor who understands their experience first-hand. We also operate a regional assistive technology demonstration lab where people can try devices before they buy them, and a benefits planning team that helps people understand how work affects SSI, SSDI, and Medicaid.

Every service is voluntary and person-directed. There is no cost for most services, and no one is turned away because of inability to pay.

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Provider type

Nonprofit

Founded

1994

Areas served

Ingham County, Kent County, Livingston County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County

Languages

English, Spanish, Arabic, American Sign Language

Categories

Independent Living
Employment Support
Assistive Technology
Financial Assistance

Services

Featured serviceVerifiedAccepting — short wait
Assistive Technology Demonstration & Lending
Try assistive technology before you buy it, borrow devices for up to 30 days, and get training from AT specialists.
Eligibility
Open to anyone with a disability, family members, and professionals.
Ages
All ages
How it’s offered
In person, Virtual
Payment
Free
Locations served
Ann Arbor Office, Detroit Office, Grand Rapids Office, Ingham County, Kent County, Livingston County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County
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Featured serviceVerifiedAccepting new clients
Independent Living Skills Training
One-on-one and small-group training in budgeting, cooking, household management, and self-advocacy.
Eligibility
Michigan residents age 16 and older with any disability.
Ages
Ages 16 and older
How it’s offered
In person, Virtual, Home based
Payment
Free, Grant funded
Locations served
Ann Arbor Office, Detroit Office, Grand Rapids Office, Lansing Office, Ingham County, Kent County, Livingston County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County
View service details for Independent Living Skills Training
VerifiedAccepting new clients
Peer Mentoring
Connect with a trained mentor who has lived experience with disability.
Eligibility
Contact the organization
Ages
All ages
How it’s offered
In person, Virtual
Payment
Free
Locations served
Ann Arbor Office, Detroit Office, Grand Rapids Office, Lansing Office, Ingham County, Kent County, Livingston County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County
View service details for Peer Mentoring
VerifiedAccepting new clients
Supported Employment & Job Coaching
Career exploration, job search help, workplace accommodations, and on-the-job coaching.
Eligibility
Adults and transition-age youth (16+) with disabilities who want competitive, integrated employment.
Ages
Ages 16 and older
How it’s offered
In person
Payment
Free, Grant funded
Locations served
Ann Arbor Office, Detroit Office, Lansing Office, Ingham County, Kent County, Livingston County, Oakland County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County
View service details for Supported Employment & Job Coaching
VerifiedAccepting — short wait
Work Incentives Benefits Planning
Understand how earning income affects SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, and other benefits.
Eligibility
People who receive SSI or SSDI and are working or considering work.
Ages
All ages
How it’s offered
Virtual
Payment
Free
Locations served
Ann Arbor Office, Detroit Office, Grand Rapids Office, Lansing Office, All of Michigan
View service details for Work Incentives Benefits Planning

Locations

Ann Arbor Office

Main location

2200 Packard Street, Suite 110Ann Arbor, MI 48104Washtenaw County

(734) 555-0182

info@greatlakesiln.example

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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
No appointment required
Virtual services available
TheRide Route 5 stops in front of the building.

Hours

Hours for Ann Arbor Office
Day	Hours
Monday	8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday	8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Detroit Office

4750 Woodward Avenue, 3rd FloorDetroit, MI 48201Wayne County

(313) 555-0144

info@greatlakesiln.example

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Wheelchair accessible
No accessible parking
No appointment required
Virtual services available
QLINE Warren/Mack stop is one block away; DDOT Route 53.

Hours

Hours for Detroit Office
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Grand Rapids Office

1010 Michigan Street NEGrand Rapids, MI 49503Kent County

(616) 555-0127

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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
No appointment required
The Rapid Route 2 stops at Michigan & College.

Hours

Hours for Grand Rapids Office
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lansing Office

600 W Saginaw StreetLansing, MI 48933Ingham County

(517) 555-0163

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Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking available
Appointment required
CATA Route 16 stops nearby.

Hours

Hours for Lansing Office
Day	Hours
Monday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Appointments recommended.

Programs & events

Programs

Peer Mentor Leadership Program
A 10-week program that trains people with disabilities to become certified peer mentors.
Free · Starts October 23, 2026

Upcoming events

Planning for Life After High School (Webinar)
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Online

Populations served

Who this organization serves

Teens
Adults
Older Adults
Families

Disability experience

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Physical & Mobility Disabilities
Blind & Low Vision
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Brain Injury

Accessibility

All offices are step-free with automatic doors and accessible restrooms. ASL interpreters and CART captioning are available with 48 hours' notice. Materials are available in large print and accessible digital formats.

Ann Arbor Office: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking, virtual services available
Detroit Office: wheelchair accessible, virtual services available
Grand Rapids Office: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking
Lansing Office: wheelchair accessible, accessible parking, appointment required

Insurance & payment

Free
Grant funded

Some services are offered at no cost.

Always confirm eligibility, cost, and availability directly with the organization.

Contact

Phone: (734) 555-0182
Email: info@greatlakesiln.example
Website: greatlakesiln.example (opens in a new tab)
Main address: 2200 Packard Street, Suite 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Family experiences

These reports are shared by families and individuals, reviewed by MittenLink moderators before publishing, and always anonymous. They reflect individual experiences — not ratings or endorsements by MittenLink.

Positive experienceAssistive technology lending · around August 2026
Accessibility
Good
Communication
Good
Being able to borrow a device for a month before buying it saved us a lot of money. There was a short wait for an appointment, but the specialist was very knowledgeable.
Published September 2026
Very positive experiencePeer mentoring · around July 2026
Accessibility
Excellent
Communication
Excellent
The office was easy to get into with my wheelchair and staff made sure the meeting room was set up before I arrived.
Our peer mentor helped my brother learn the bus routes to his new job. She was patient, honest about her own experience, and checked in every week. We felt respected the whole time.
Published August 2026

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