Autism Support of Michigan

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Mark your calendar now!!! Our "Inclusion Connection" event is on November 7 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson!!! Come and meet businesses and organizations that support and employ people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. We are beyond excited for this brand-new event!!!! If you would like to be a vendor, please reach out to Cathy Blatnik at [email protected] as spots are limited!!

08/17/2026

🎉 FREE IN-PERSON Pyramid Model Training is Coming to Sault Ste. Marie! 🎉

Join us in person to upgrade your classroom toolkit with Tracy Patton (Discovery Source) on August 26th & 27th.

Pick the sessions that work for you:
🌙 Aug 26 (Evening): EUP ISD (In Person)
☀️ Aug 27 (Morning): Kewadin Casino (In Person – 2 sessions available!)

🏆 Free to attend + earn MiRegistry credits! Attend one, two, or all three sessions.

Check out the attached flyer for details and click the link to sign up before spots fill up! 👇

🔗 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/y7mnNgyPo4nhNaxr7

For more information please contact Sarah Mclarahmore [email protected] or Kelly Barr [email protected]

08/17/2026

Seeking Good Food and GREAT Community??

TCOA's Senior Congregate Dining Sites might be the place for you!!

Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, friendly conversation, or a fun way to spend part of your day, you'll find a warm welcome here!

What You'll Enjoy:
🌟Fresh, wholesome meals.
🌟Friendship and social connection.
🌟Educational presentations.
🌟Entertaining activities and special events.
🌟A welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs.

Who Can Participate?
🎂Adults 60 years of age and older living in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

Meal Donation:
🎁No payment is required. Voluntary donations are appreciated and help support the programs.

To learn more, visit tcoa.org/service/nutrition/senior-congregate-dining-sites/ or call 1-888-224-3030 Option 5.

08/17/2026

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) supports individuals with disabilities to prepare for, get, and keep a job.

Pre-ETS are available to high school students with a disability to prepare for employment. This can include job exploration, workplace readiness training, work-based learning, counseling, and learning self-advocacy skills.

Parents need to understand the important words that impact their child's special education services. Follow this page as we help decode this alphabet soup.
Learn more about the MRS and other special education matters on our website https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/adult-agency/

View this video (and others!) on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/shorts/4jqA75apbZE

08/17/2026

This event is a chance to share your voice and connect with other Autistic people (13 and up) in a relaxed and supported environment!

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Michigan Autistic Adult Advisory Committee (MiA3), a statewide self-advocacy group made up of Autistic adults for this event! You qualify to take this Assessment if you self-identify as an Autistic person or have a professional diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Childhood Disintegrative Disorder. You are welcome to bring a parent, caregiver or other trusted (individual(s) with you should you choose. Please scan the QR code which will take you to the Registration. Please reach out to Cathy Blatnik at [email protected] if you would like the registration link e-mailed to you!

08/13/2026

Today's Mobile Pantries 👉 Thursday, August 13, 2026
Our volunteers have sorted and repacked food for 8 locations today with FREE produce, dairy, and pantry staples. All are welcome. Locations marked with a 🥪 have summer lunch available for children 18 & under.

💚Pilgrim Baptist Church- Survival (18474 Binder St, Detroit 48234) – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

🥪 Kensington Church (25000 Hall Rd, Clinton Township 48036) – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🥪Northwestern Community Baptist Church (20225 Fenkell St, Detroit 48223) – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

💚Oakland Church of Christ (23333 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield 48033) – Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

💚First Baptist Church of Wixom (620 N. Wixom, Wixom 48393) – Thursday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

🥪Second Canaan Outreach Ministry (9435 Hayes St, Detroit 48213) – Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

💚Womack Temple C.M.E. Church (28445 Cherry St, Inkster MI 48141) Thursday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

💚La Casa de mi Padre (999 Fort St, Lincoln Park 48146) – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Stay up to date with all location schedules and updates by visiting our website at www.forgottenharvest.org/find-food.

08/13/2026

If you know someone who has concerns about their child's progress at school but doesn't yet have an IEP, please share this post with them.

Evaluation is the first step in the special education process. Register today to join us online on September 16 at noon to discuss special education evaluation and eligibility. We'll cover when and why a parent might seek an evaluation for their child, and how the process works.

SPECIAL EDUCATION EVALUATION AND ELIGIBILITY
This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might seek an evaluation.
• how to request a comprehensive evaluation
• understand the purpose of the evaluation process
• explain eligibility category criteria
• review of timelines

We’ll cover important terms parents need to know, like REED, Notice, and IEE, as well as parent’s rights during the evaluation process.
Register at https://tinyurl.com/2j5mt836c
See our full calendar of events at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

08/13/2026

🛶 Experience the joy of being on the water with DNEM's Adaptive Kayaking program!

Join us on Wednesday, September 9, in Clarkston for a one-hour adaptive kayaking lesson designed for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and older. No kayaking experience is needed. Lifejackets, adaptive equipment, and modifications are provided to create a safe, supportive, and fun experience.

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ Multiple one-hour sessions available from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Independence Oaks County Park

A $10 donation helps reserve your spot. If cost is a barrier, please contact our Rec-Connect Team at [email protected] or 586-268-4160. Participants must reside in one of DNEM's service counties.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4bs5j65

A special thank you to our sponsors, Consumers Energy and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan , for helping make adaptive recreation opportunities like this possible. 💙