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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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Paving the Way to Self Determination is a program developed to support children with developmental disabilities (ages birth – 12) and their families in raising expectations people have for them by introducing the concepts and tools they need to lead self-determined lives. This series provides free, online educational opportunities for families with children with children with disabilities (age birth to 12) to empower thinking that leads to living an independent and self-directed life. Let's raise the bar of expectations so our children can look forward to a brighter future - one of their choosing.Registration and more info at www.dnswm.org/services_menu/independent-living/paving-the-way-to-self-determination/ - with Disability Network Southwest MichiganWednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:30PMPreparing Your Child for Employment (LONG Before Employment!)Many parents worry about the employment future of their child with a disability. This training, led by staff who spent years removing barriers to employment, will focus on important independent living and pre-employment skills that you can help your child start building today in preparation for a successful and fulfilling work life in the future!Presented by Mary Fortney of Disability Network Southwest MichiganRegister at bit.ly/MI-pavingtheway ... See MoreSee Less
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Michigan Alliance for Families provides free information, referrals, and mentoring about special education across Michigan.💡Connect with a Parent Mentor1-800-552-4821en Español313-217-1060للغه العربيه248-963-0607📲 info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org🖥️www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨Monday, June 24 at noon Employment Expectations with Karen Wang, Register at tinyurl.com/3bz32cdpDuring this free, online workshop learn how employment goals fit into the transition planning process for youth with disabilities.- How to overcome barriers to employment- Creating a vision plan for adult life- How to access vocational rehabilitation services- Best practices to get and keep the first jobSee all of our events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/Self-advocates, families with middle and high school aged children (and members of the community who support these students) are invited to join us next on June 24 at noon for a webinar on Employment Expectations with Karen Wang, Michigan Alliance for Families Transition Trainer. Register at tinyurl.com/3bz32cdpDuring this free, online workshop learn how employment goals fit into the transition planning process for youth with disabilities.- How to overcome barriers to employment- Creating a vision plan for adult life- How to access vocational rehabilitation services- Best practices to get and keep the first jobSee all of our events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The Every Kid Outdoors initiative provides an opportunity for 4th graders student to experience their federal public lands and waters. Every year, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid Outdoors pass. This pass provides free access to national parks across the country, including the five national parks in Michigan. Information on obtaining the pass is available by visiting www.everykidoutdoors.gov.Looking to keep your 4th grader active & engaged this summer? 😎⛰️🛶Get your National Park Service #EveryKidOutdoors pass, available for current 4th-grade students, for FREE access to federal parks, lands, & waters! www.everykidoutdoors.gov/ #GreatOutdoorsMonth #TipTuesday ... 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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