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Contributed by Upbound At Work While attending school, an individual with a disability receives the protections, modifications, and accommodations outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP) as required by the

Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) is a newly formed statewide group focused on student-centered advocacy. MiPAAC aims to educate families of children with special education needs on topics

Contributed by Autism Alliance of Michigan’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Gwen, Rylan’s mother, said that Rylan was adopted at 3 weeks old.  He was a typical baby, but once

Adapted from MDHHS-Spread Hope Not Covid FAQ In the five months since COVID-19 vaccines have become available, more than 4 million Michigan residents have been vaccinated — accounting for more

Lily AltavenaDetroit Free Press The Michigan Department of Education started using a new phrase last summer to describe the help schools could give students with disabilities who fell behind in

Contributed by MiABLE (Michigan Department of Treasury) Edward Lofton has big dreams — and they all include buying a Ford. “I have things now that I’m looking forward to and

Upbound at Work, a fully integrated program within the Autism Alliance of Michigan, leads and supports disability-employment initiatives throughout the State of Michigan. Contact Upbound at Work to receive additional