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June 2019
Independent Living Training
As Michigan continues to face crisis-level shortages of direct support professionals (DSPs), as well as frequently inadequate training for DSPs, AAoM would like to offer Help. Please join us for an Independent Living Training session on June 27th in Bingham Farms. Dinner will be provided. The first 40 DSPs who attend an Independent Living training session will receive a complimentary gift card. Adults with disabilities, parents and other caregivers interested in learning more about living independently with a disability are also…
Find out more »Disability Across The Lifespan
Training Advocates and Caregivers across a Lifetime of Disability or TACLD is being offered by AAoM to help individuals with disabilities and their caregivers prepare for a lifetime of negotiating complex policies and systems. Our Navigators know that the number of individuals in need of an advocate on their side far outweigh those who can afford or access a paid advocate or attorney. Additionally those who are aware of policies that impact their future can better prepare for that future. This…
Find out more »July 2019
FREE Autism Caregiver Bootcamp Series: Traverse City/Surrounding Areas
Intended for caregivers of children diagnosed with autism in the past year, ages 1-10. Participants will receive a Caregiver Toolkit which includes: resources to navigate your child’s care going forward, resources for your child’s primary care physician and basic tools for your child. Please RSVP Email Navigator@aaomi.org regarding your attendance. We are unable to provide care for children at our host sites. Please only RSVP your attendance if you are able to participate for the full day: 8am-4pm. There will…
Find out more »Autism Hero Walk
The annual Autism Hero Walk hosts over 6000 attendees at the Detroit Zoo to come together in celebration of and to advocate for their loved ones affected by autism. The free event begins with an inspirational opening ceremony followed by a 1-mile walk and post-event activities, including an autism resource fair with over 50 vendors.
Find out more »August 2019
FREE Autism Caregiver Bootcamp Series: Lansing/Surrounding Areas
Intended for caregivers of children diagnosed with autism in the past year, ages 1-10. Participants will receive a Caregiver Toolkit which includes: resources to navigate your child’s care going forward, resources for your child’s primary care physician and basic tools for your child. Please RSVP Email Navigator@aaomi.org regarding your attendance. We are unable to provide care for children at our host sites. Please only RSVP your attendance if you are able to participate for the full day: 8am-4pm. There will…
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