Vocational Independence Program - VIP

11/06/2025

Our Executive Director recently joined a roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet to share insights on how upcoming changes to healthcare funding could impact our community. The end of enhanced tax credits and proposed Medicaid cuts may leave more than 32,000 Mid-Michigan residents, including many individuals with disabilities, without health coverage. We’re committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the care and support they need.

FLINT, Mich.Health care costs are on the rise, and changes at the federal level could result in thousands of mid-Michigan residents losing their insurance cover

11/04/2025

Studies have shown that employees with disabilities make reliable, dedicated employees. They have lower turnover, require similar levels of supervision, and identical job performance ratings compared to people without disabilities in similar positions.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Enjoy all the sweet treats, and have a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating!

10/29/2025

We will be there! Come check out some of the cool products and crafts our clients have made!

Make plans to stop in at our Fall Arts & Craft Event today, Saturday November 1st. 10:AM - 300 PM.

10/29/2025

Our clients had an absolute blast at the Crim Races and Events Halloween Hustle this weekend! Since completing the Crim Training Program, they’ve been staying strong and crushing their fitness goals, one race at a time!

10/28/2025

Our shelves are running low, and we need your help! Every month, we serve over 350 people in our community, and your donations make it possible.

We’re currently in need of non-perishable food, hygiene items, and household essentials.

- Drop-off location: 5069 Van Slyke Rd, Flint, MI 48507
- Monday through Friday, 9 AM–2 PM

Together, we can make sure no neighbor goes without.

10/24/2025

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we're celebrating some incredible clients throughout the month.
This week we’re excited to spotlight two outstanding clients: Jimmy and Kenny!
Jimmy loves yard work and cleaning as part of his job. Outside of work, he enjoys camping and spending time outdoors. Anything outdoors—he’s your guy!
Kenny loves building and anything related to manufacturing. He’s a big fan of LEGO and has planned his own events, like game nights for everyone to play Super Smash Bros.

10/22/2025

Got old magazines lying around? We’d love to have them! We’re collecting magazine donations for an upcoming Inspiration Board and Junk Journaling Class for our clients.

Drop off your magazines anytime between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM at our main office. Your donation will help spark creativity and positivity!

10/20/2025

If you are:
• A person with a disability
• A friend, family member or advocate of a person with a disability
• A service provider or educator working with a person with a disability
• An employer or HR professional working with a person with a disability

Please share your opinion about the service needs for people with disabilities living in your community.

Take the online survey at education.msu.edu/links/PE. To take the survey by phone, call Su Pi at 517-432-0273.
The survey is open through February 28, 2026.

10/16/2025

In 2019, more than 650,000 Michiganders with disabilities lived in poverty, struggling every day to meet basic needs such as food, housing, and transportation. Behind that number are neighbors, friends, and family members who deserve better. Together, we can build a Michigan where inclusion isn’t optional; and where everyone has the chance to live with dignity and opportunity.

10/14/2025

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) this October, we're celebrating some incredible clients throughout the month.
This week we’re excited to spotlight two outstanding clients: Desmond and Calvin!

Desmond really enjoys his custodial work and has a great eye for detail. Cleaning is his favorite part of the job! He also loves getting out with his group for fun activities like the CRIM and bowling.

Calvin is a true jack of all trades. Whether it’s cleaning or maintenance work, he takes pride in every task he does. He enjoys participating in team activities and loves staying active by going for walks.

10/09/2025

We’re grateful to partner with amazing local groups like the Salvation Army and the Swartz Creek Food Pantry. Together, we can make a difference in our community while teaching our clients valuable job skills and showing how much stronger we are when we support one another.