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Mom of child with disability helps create Midland area support group for parents and caregivers
One in six children in the United States from the ages three to 17 years old has a disability. A Midland mom co-founded a support group for parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to provide advocacy, education, and connections for families.
Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues
Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals
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AAoM’s “Navigating Autism Today” provides wide range of educational and networking opportunities
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host its first “Navigating Autism Today Conference” of the year on Friday, March 8 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
New Dimensions and the United Way work together to get people into the workforce
An on-the-job training program, from New Dimensions and the United Way of Bay County, creates benefits for employees and businesses
From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling
For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. He is developing an international reputation for his creativity and altruism.
Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit
The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.
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Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
Mom of child with disability helps create Midland area support group for parents and caregivers
One in six children in the United States from the ages three to 17 years old has a disability. A Midland mom co-founded a support group for parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to provide advocacy, education, and connections for families.
Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues
Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals
Partner Partner Content AAoM’s “Navigating Autism Today” provides wide range of educational and networking opportunities
The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) will host its first “Navigating Autism Today Conference” of the year on Friday, March 8 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
New Dimensions and the United Way work together to get people into the workforce
An on-the-job training program, from New Dimensions and the United Way of Bay County, creates benefits for employees and businesses
From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling
For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. He is developing an international reputation for his creativity and altruism.
Michigan’s first LGBTQ+ senior center is now open in Ferndale – and another one is coming to Detroit
The Senior Center at Affirmations expands programs and services for LGBTQ+ seniors in an accessible, welcoming environment.
Partner Partner Content Upbound Staffing creates inclusive connections for employers and job seekers
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
Por qué los preescolares con autismo se benefician de la educación temprana
Early Education Matters habló sobre este importante tema con Heather Eckner, directora de educación estatal de la Autism Alliance of Michigan (Alianza para el Autismo de Michigan, AAOM) y madre de dos niños autistas.
الأطفال في سن ما قبل المدرسة الذين يعيشون مع التوحد يستفيدون من التعليم المبكر بشكل كبير
تحدثت "تهم التعليم المبكر" عن هذا الموضوع المهم مع هيذر إيكنر، مديرة التعليم على مستوى الولاية في تحالف التوحد في ميشيغان (AAOM) وأم لطفلين يعيشان مع التوحد.
