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Upcoming Community Events – August

DateEventAugust 30Adult Autistic Peer Support Group (Online)August 30Virtual Group Peer Support (Online)August 30Phenomenal Women Support Group (Online)August 30Essentials of Business Solutions Professional (BSP) forCareer Service (Online)August 31Serving on Special Education

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Health Care Disparities Affecting Individuals with Autism

Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee The health care system can be intimidating and confusing to navigate. However, for autistic individuals facing disparities when it comes to accessing

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Back to School with AAoM – Tips, Resources, and Training for a Successful Year Ahead!

Contributed by Erik Gallery It seems like we say it every time when this season starts to end, but wow, that was a quick summer! With the end of summer

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Understanding Microaggressions

Contributed by AAoM’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Microaggressions are things we say or do, sometimes unintentionally, that send hurtful messages related to race, gender, class, ability, or other factors.

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Upcoming Community Events – July/August

Date Event July 28 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Celebration July 30 Cookout at Veterans Memorial Park August 3 REC-IT Cooking Classes – Fort Gratiot August 4 Adaptive Sailing August

Prevalence of Delays to Receiving Behavioral Therapy in Michigan: A Summary of Survey Data

Contributed by Adam M. Briggs, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA & Andrea M. Peterson, MA, BCBA, LBA Eastern Michigan University In response to the growing number of barriers faced by families and

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AAoM Joins Gov. Gretchen Whitmer at the Signing of the FY23 State School Aid Budget

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) was pleased to join Governor Gretchen Whitmer today at the signing of the FY23 state school aid budget which includes an increase to $9,150 per pupil foundation allowance

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The City of Detroit Issues a Survey for 3-year Accessibility Plan

The City of Detroit is working to better serve our community and create a more accessible city. With the Office of Disability Affairs’ guidance, the City has developed and committed

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Michigan Vaccination Partners Podcast Discusses Their Vision

Michigan Vaccination Partners, or MVP, aim to ensure greater equity and access to vaccination for people disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM), Brain Injury Association of Michigan

The Michigan Autism Council Invitation to 10 Year

The Michigan Autism Council Celebrating 10 Years of Bridging Systems to Enhance Lives for People with ASD

On July 3, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Michigan becoming a leading state in bridging systems and providing services to individuals with autism. Before 2012, families with children or

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Autism caregiving struggles were heightened during COVID-19

As the father of an adult son with severe autism, my family’s challenges have been great over the past two years. I imagine most parents and caregivers of children with

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BCBSM Removes Age Limits for Covered Autism Treatment Services