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Michigan Alliance for Families provides
information, support and education to families of children and
adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the
educational system. The purpose of the project is to increase
the involvement of families in their children's education and the
educational system in general.
This new approach to serving family
members and young adults is based on the concept that everyone
involved in education needs to have access to the same information,
learning and leadership opportunities, yet be connected to each
other.
This statewide initiative will
achieve this through:
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an information, support, and
resource center
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regional sites than can
more personally address families' needs
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leadership mentoring and
support.
The work of the Michigan Alliance
for Families is based on requirements of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for the state to improve results
for children with disabilities by helping families to:
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Know their rights; effectively
communicate their children's needs; and help the children
develop and learn
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Facilitate parent involvement
as a means of improving services and results for children with
disabilities.
Download the Michigan Alliance for Families Brochure
(PDF)
Download the Michigan Alliance for Families Brochure (MS Word)
Download the Michigan Alliance for
Families Flyer (PDF)
We work in
collaboration with the
Michigan Department of Education (MDE),
MDE Office of Special Education & Early Intervention Services,
MDE Office of Early Childhood Education & Family Services,
Michigan’s Parent Training & Information Center (CAUSE), and
other members and partners to provide services and support to
Michigan families that include an individual with a disability.
Links
to Michigan Alliance for Families Members and Partners
or
Download the list of
Michigan Alliance Members and Partners (PDF)
We also work in
collaboration with other IDEA Mandated Activities Projects and State
of Michigan Initiatives. These projects and initiatives are
available to provide services and support to Michigan families of
children with disabilities and professionals who work with them.
Links to State of Michigan Projects and Initiatives
or
Download the list of the State of Michigan
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