"As an intern at SAIL, I have been able to direct many people toward programs or organizations that may help people live more independently. Every time a goal is accomplished, the feeling of success is totally noticeable. Even with one client at a time, the community is noticing that this organization cares about our clients and the communities in which they serve."
- Jennifer Webber

Accessibility

Contact Janice Peterson, Systems Change Advocate,janicep@upsail.com.

SAIL strives to make all places, services, and information accessible to everyone in our community, including people with disabilities.

Our services:

• Educating the public, business owners, property management, and staff about ADA requirements and reasons to improve accessibility. This includes showing people that making changes is not necessarily cost-prohibitive. In fact, we often identify free or low-cost ways to remove barriers.
• Providing a thorough, detailed facility evaluation of sites brought to our attention by businesses, community partners, our staff, or volunteers. Our accessibility specialist and trained volunteers provide an on-site analysis, detailed written report, and affordable suggestions for the needed renovations.
• Training volunteers about ADA design standards and working with public facilities. The volunteers on our Access Team act as our eyes and ears to identify barriers within their own communities. They also help out with facility evaluations as needed.

Accessibility Links

• Michigan Disability Resources
  www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources/0,1607,7-223--150211--,00.html
• MI ADA Steering Committee
  www.adamich.org
• Michigan Pump Guide
  www.thepumpguide.com
• Great Lakes ADA
  www.adagreatlakes.org
• U.S. Department of Justice ADA Home Page
  www.ada.gov
• Access To Recreation
  www.accesstorecreation.org