Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you! Visit our staff page for our email addresses and phone numbers. Our offices are open by appointment only. If you have questions about our services… Expand Please contact Director of Education Emily Lourim at emily@onmyownofmi.org or (248) 649-3739 x 221. If you have questions about making a donation… Expand Read More

What We Do

Our history On My Own of Michigan is a nonprofit dedicated to making independent living possible for people with developmental disabilities. Founded by parents of young adults with developmental disabilities in 1997, we help more than 100 individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other cognitive impairments achieve and maintain independence each year. Our vision Our Read More

Our Staff + Board

Our Staff Our team has a range of experiences supporting people with developmental disabilities-both personal and professional. Most of our staff are trained social workers and educators, and a few have developmental disabilities themselves or family members with developmental disabilities. What we all have in common is a passion for helping you achieve your goals. Read More

Join Our Team

Thanks for considering On My Own of Michigan as the next step in your career! A strong staff is what makes our work possible so we take great care in ensuring our team has the support they need to do their work well and live a healthy balance between work and home. Here’s a look Read More

Stories of Success

No one is born with all the skills they need to be independent. We know how to spot the skills each member needs, and we know how to make learning fun. Maya’s story of making friends When the Johnson family first came to us, their biggest hope wasn’t housing or job skills-it was something far Read More