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
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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
Tips for Successful Mask Wearing
Kyle Rhein, M.A., BCBA, LBA Owner/Director, Stepping Stones Autism Center It’s August and most of us have lots of questions when thinking about what September will hold. Whether we have
Medical Considerations: Back to School During the COVID 19 Pandemic
Jill Matson, MSN, RN, CPNP, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Specialist & Navigator ManagerAutism Alliance of Michigan With the end of summer approaching, there have been a lot of questions and
