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    Michigan Alliance for Families:

    Your free guide to special education.

    Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information.

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Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

Support

Hear from one of our Parent Mentors

Upcoming Events

Find an online workshop or view a recording

Need help navigating the special education system? Talk to a parent who's been there.

Connect directly with one of our local parent mentors to address your family's needs. Their perspective can not only help you navigate the system, but they can also help you be more involved in your child's education. All Michigan families are able to access an extensive collection of electronic or printed resources, informational support and referrals to local community resources. To get in touch with a Michigan Alliance for Families staff member, Contact Us.

 


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Judy Heumann, the late disability rights activist, once said, "Independent living is not doing things by yourself; it is being in control of how things are done." It's a powerful reminder that true independence comes from having a say in our lives. Let's keep working to ensure everyone has the support they need to confidently steer their own course. ... See MoreSee Less
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Understanding Social Security BenefitsTuesday, March 19, 20246:00 to 7:30 PM Parents and guardians often feel lost when it comes to navigating Social Security disability benefits for their loved one with a developmental disability. This training will provide an overview of the two Social Security disability benefit programs – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – which can provide financial support to individuals with disabilities. Presenters will touch on the benefit application process, important factors around turning age 18, the impact of parental income/assets, and the myth that people receiving benefits can’t hold employment to reach further financial security. (Presented by Pete Mulder & Allison Leece, Social Security Benefits Counselors of Disability Network Southwest Michigan)Registration at bit.ly/MI-pavingtheway ... See MoreSee Less
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We offer IEP: A Closer Look every month, to provide parents with the information they want when they need it. Join us next on Tuesday, March 19 at 1pm. This online workshop for parents and caregivers takes a deeper dive into the key parts of the IEP. Time is set aside to ask questions.March 19th 1PM-2:30PM tinyurl.com/hu3j96rvApril 29th 12PM-1:30PM tinyurl.com/mry8yykzMay 31st 9:30AM-11:00AM tinyurl.com/2vhwjkr6June 11th 6:30PM-8:00PM tinyurl.com/4hkznaxuVisit our calendar of events for full details, more events, and easy registration: michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired have an opportunity to explore their creative talents among friends at this camp experience. This includes playing an instrument, singing, acting, creative writing, hands-on design.Do you know a creative student who is Blind/Visually Impaired? Sign up for our Fine Arts Camp, July 17-20 at Camp Tuhsmeheta 🎨 Whether your student enjoys playing an instrument, singing, acting, creative writing, hands-on design, or all of the above, this camp is where they can practice and showcase their creativity in an accessible format. Learn more and sign up: bit.ly/FineArts2024(Image: Closeup of someone's fingers as they play piano.) ... See MoreSee Less
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Funding Statement

Michigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative. Michigan Alliance for Families is our state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328M200015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, David Emenheiser.

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