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Breaking Down Restraint and Seclusion
This month’s newsletter covers the newly enacted Seclusion and Restraint bills that were passed at the end of 2016. AAoM is so proud to have supported and advocated for this important legislation from the beginning. We hear from families and teachers on a regular basis who need more support and training for a child with challenging behaviors, who are subject to practices of seclusion and restraint that should be reserved for emergent situations.
BCBA Licensure Bills Pass in Michigan and Signed by LG Brian Calley
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Important Legislation Regarding Restraint and Seclusion is Heading to a Vote
The Restraint and Seclusion Legislation has passed Committee in the State House and will now be voted on in the Michigan House of Representatives. Afterwards, the legislation will need to go through the same voting process in the Senate. Your voice can be heard loud and clear by contacting your State Representatives and State Senators. To find out who your Reps are, use this handy tool and consider giving them a call or writing to ask for their vote in support of HBs 5409-5418 and SBs 835-838.
Taking Steps To Improve Autism And Disabilities Care
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ichigan’s Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley has made it his mission to bring mental health issues to the forefront. Though the state has come a long way recently, there is still
April is Autism Awareness Month
A message from Michigan Lt. Governor Brian Calley and wife Julie. Autism Alliance of Michigan is honored to stand with Brian & Julie for autism awareness month. Watch their short
Calley Calling For New Funds With Special Education Report
Lt. Governor Brian Calley announced that the executive budget recommendation coming Wednesday would include new funds to implement portions of the Special Education Task Force report he unveiled to the
10 Things To Know About The ABLE ACT
By Michael Morris, executive director of the National Disability Institute | May. 27, 2015 https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/May-2015/10-Things-You-Must-Know-about-the-ABLE-Act The Michigan ABLE Act Lt. Gov. Brian Calley signed the Michigan ABLE Act, establishing a
AAoM applauds Lt. Governor Calley for his recommendations on special education
Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley addressed the State Board of Education with results of his special education Listening Tour and recommendations for making Michigan a Top 10 Education State. Autism families
Looking for Alliance families to support Lt. Governor Calley at the State Board of Education Meeting
Many of our Autism Alliance of Michigan families and educators provided valuable input to the Lt. Governor this summer through completion of his special education survey and Listening Tour town