Press & Media

Meador Op-Ed

Commentary: Ignoring the Rights of Michiganders with Disabilities is Bad for Business 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 and live a full

Colleen Op-Ed

Why Does Michigan Fail People Like Miguel Perez? by Colleen Allen

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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

The Board of Directors of Southern Company on Feb. 13, 2023, announced the election of David E. Meador as independent director, effective April 1, 2023.

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

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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

Autism Alliance of Michigan Available to Discuss 5 Steps to Create a Back-To- School Plan for Children with Autism and Their Families

WHAT: The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is available for interviews in preparation for the new school year. Back-to-school is an important time for all children, especially children with autism