Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee During this year of uncertainty, the Autism Alliance of Michigan created the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI). Part of our mission
News
Preparing, Navigating, Transitioning…Oh My! How Visual Cues Can Help
Meegan Winters, MA Special Education, ASD, CI, ZA, CEO/Co-Founder Able Eyes (www.AbleEyes.org) Video Modeling/Virtual Tours If you are a parent, a caregiver, a teacher, or a relative of a person
Fall Insurance Special
Contributed by Chaunta Tsegaye, MSA – Insurance Specialist, AAoM What’s New in Insurance? On October 19, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the state is investing more than $1 million
Employment Resources
Job Accommodations Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/index.cfm The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. JAN’s trusted consultants
My Personal Journey: Alexandria S., Upbound at Work, Job Candidate
When I was little, I wanted to be a scientist when I grew up – an inventor. Aside from wishing to make this world a better place, the psychology behind
Parent Corner: Strategies for Supporting Your Adult-Child with Career Exploration & Placement
Kelly Blakeslee MA, CRC is a Vocational Rehabilitation Manager with Upbound at Work. She works to facilitate successful placement while building a positive neurodiverse work environment for both employee and
Introduction to Upbound at Work
October is Disability Awareness Month. Within this newsletter, AAoM would like to highlight the Upbound at Work employment program, showcase an Upbound job seeker, and provide additional information for parents
Back to School Resources
Book: The World Has a Virus, by Michelle D. Busby Ed.S. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CJWM2WK/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_1xHkFb6N2QPH3 Webinar:Individuals with ASD: Coping with Family and Virtual Interactions During COVID-19: https://www.autism.org/support-for-individuals-with-asd-coping-with-family-and-virtual-interactions-during-covid-19/ Webinar: Preparing for Back-to-School During COVID-19:
Back to School in the Era of COVID-19: Back to Basics in Education Advocacy
Contributed by Heather Eckner, M.A.Ed. – Education Consultant, AAoM The challenges of abrupt school closures in March left many students with disabilities and their families scrambling. With so much uncertainty
