LAITR -Life After Incarceration: Transition & Reentry

06/26/2026

06/15/2026

We are so proud of Daiquan from our SHINE team for launching his new car detailing business! Check out their flyer below to see what he has been working on 🚗✨

06/12/2026

Why do occupational therapists love gardening? because they offer so many opportunities for growth, for plants and people! Gardening supports strength, coordination, sensory engagement, problem-solving, and emotional well-being, all while connecting us with nature. Every seed planted is a chance to nurture independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life. 💚🌼 Thank you Ypsilanti Township, MI - Government and Washtenaw County Conservation District for making this happen with us!

05/07/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Antonio Cooper and E-Current Magazine for taking the time to learn more about LAITR and share our story.

Over the past year, our nonprofit has continued working to provide holistic and accessible OT services for justice-impacted individuals in our community. We truly believe community engagement and partnerships are key to helping our clients thrive and successfully transition forward.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to highlight our mission and provide more insight on what is going on. Check out the article to learn more about LAITR and the work we’re doing!

Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry (LAITR) serves as a unique resource for formerly incarcerated individuals in the Ypsilanti area, offering therapy, job opportunities and the key steps necessary to help anyone returning home from life behind bars transition to a life of normalcy. Acco...

04/21/2026

Wow! Thank you DTE Energy Foundation for supporting our work. We are grateful for this funding we plan to use to expand access to our occupational therapy services. This allows us to keep going towards our vision of a world where JII have access to equitable opportunities, including occupational therapy, to pursue the lives they want to live.

Please check out the DTE Energy Foundation at: https://empoweringmichigan.com/foundation/ to see all the projects they are supporting.