A Word From Our Director
“Welcome to SAIL, Disability Network of the U.P. As the disability resource in the Upper Peninsula, we work with individuals, their families and other local organizations to assist individuals and promote accessible U.P. communities for all. Every year, we help over 3,000 people with disabilities and their families lead more productive lives in the Upper Peninsula. But our efforts don’t just benefit them. We can help everyone, with or without disabilities, who lives in, works in or passes through our community.”
Kindest Regards,
Sarah Peurakoski, Executive Director
Our Current Project
SAIL hosted the first Absolutely Accessible UP event this week at the Holiday Inn in Marquette. Thank you again to Allen Beauchamp and Pia Justesen for such wonderful presentations!
Donate Today!
One in five people live with a disability! SAIL’s One in Five Annual Appeal is here to raise money to help people to gain access to fantastic programs that can help enhance their lives. Please join us in supporting your U.P. neighbors through donating to one of our various programs we offer each year.
To learn more, visit www.upsail.org/oneinfive/
A New Testimonial!
The SAIL Adaptive Living Program strives to increase awareness to help match people to the specific low cost assistive devices they need to maintain or increase their independence in the home, workplace or in the community. A part of Michigan’s Assistive Technology Program (MATP) – funded by the State of Michigan. We can serve anyone from the fifteen counties of the Upper Peninsula. Our services include device demonstrations, group trainings, short term loans and public awareness events. Please watch the video here to hear about how we can help you! To learn more, visit www.upsail.org/assistivetechnology/
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Our Causes
You can help all by donating some.
SPAR was created with the focus of promoting community involvement for individuals with disabilities through an active lifestyle and recreational events.
Sled hockey provides opportunity for many types of disabilities and there are opportunities available in the area for competition. Popularity is rapidly growing as players are “hooked” once they touch the ice.
They’ve have always been there for us, now it’s time to be there for them. Served allows veterans and their families an opportunity to reconnect.
Assistive technology can make a huge positive difference in a person’s level of independence. Our program helps bridge everyday living.
Another Way to Support
Where the
money goes
Operational and Program Breakdown for 2018
- Programs
- General Management
- Operations
One in Five Annual Appeal Donations 2019
A breakdown of each program’s monetary gifting as of August 12, 2019. Total donations to date: $22,182!
- In Kind Match
- SPAR
- Sled Cats
- U.P. Vets SERVED
- Adaptive Living