Miguel Perez is a 27-year-old man facing a life of dependence, isolation, and limited opportunities to be fully included as a member of our community. It didn’t have to be
Category: Press and Media
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
Marc Berke interview with Alisa Zee
Sunday Morning Edition radio host interviews Chief Development Officer, Mark Berke about the work happening at AAOM, Autism Awareness and Acceptance and how you can support the mission.
Opinion: I was shocked by the use of seclusion and restraint in Michigan schools
Contributed by Brian Calley Restraining and secluding children in schools only escalates problematic and dangerous behaviors and can cause serious injuries, emotional damage, or even death. Yet, in many schools
With new approach, advocates for the autistic are learning to get loud
Contributed by Neal Rubin of the Detroit Free Press The fight for people with autism in Michigan is about to get loud. Forceful. Impassioned. Rebranded, even. But it might take
Ignoring the rights of Michiganders with disabilities is bad for business
Contributed 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
Autism Acceptance Month promotes a more inclusive Michigan
LANSING, Mich. — To foster acceptance and inspire Michiganders to work together to create a more welcoming and inclusive state for all, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joins the Michigan Departments of Labor
Autism Alliance of Michigan Applauds the Unanimous U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Miguel Perez v Sturgis Public Schools Case
AAoM Media Statement -Miguel Perez Decision 3-22-23.docx
University of Michigan Fraternities and Sororities Raise $210,000 for Charities
AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN HOSTS 8th ANNUAL “HERO WALK” AT DETROIT ZOO SEPTEMBER 17TH
Annual event raises funds for AAoM outreach programs 5,000 Expected to Attend The Autism Alliance of Michigan’s (AAoM) annual Autism Hero Walk presented by DTE Foundation returns to the Detroit