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Commemorating Juneteenth
Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee In 2021 the United States Congress officially made Juneteenth a Federal Holiday. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it
Using Technology to Address a Common Need: How the All Smiles Shine App is Working to Build Ease Around Dental Visits
Contributed by Erik Gallery, BCBA, LBA, Navigator Manager A trip to the dentist’s office isn’t a highly preferred activity for most people. Even a visit for just a cleaning can
Crain’s Detroit Giving Guide: Autism Alliance of Michigan
AAoM – Crains Giving Guide 2023 WHAT WE DO Whether your toddler has just received an autism diagnosis or your teenager with autism needs support preparing for their first job,
With New Approach, Advocates for the Autistic are Learning to Get Loud by Neal Rubin
The fight for people with autism in Michigan is about to get loud. Forceful. Impassioned. Rebranded, even. But it might take some practice. Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, for instance,
Johnson-Hooper: How Bias Traps Children of Color in Autism Diagnoses
What I’m about to tell you frustrates me as a doctor and angers me as a human being. A mother recently brought her 10-year-old African American son to my multidisciplinary
Commentary: Ignoring the Rights of Michiganders with Disabilities is Bad for Business by Dave Meador
Do civil rights extend to people with disabilities in Michigan? It’s hard to believe this question is being asked in 2023. Everyone deserves to be included and live a full
Colleen Allen interview with Alisa Zee
President and CEO of AAoM, Colleen Allen speaks to Sunday Morning Edition radio show host Alisa Zee about the evolution and education of community awareness and acceptance of Autism and
Dating and Relationships: A review of tips and resources for a need that affects us all
It’s difficult to escape the idea of love and romance in February. This month is known for the holiday that is Valentine’s Day, and we’re made to see that almost
Upcoming Community Events – February 2023
Date Event Location February 20 Hip-Hop Dance Routine Traverse City February 21 Iyengar Yoga Traverse City February 21 Building Connections & Community Ann Arbor February 22 Bad Axe Inclusive