2024.1218 AAoM Public Comment on Michigan One Percent Alternate Assessment Waiver AAoM submitted public comments via the Online Survey link provided on the MDE site, per its stated process. AAoM also submitted our organization’s comments via email (MDE-ESSA@michigan.gov) as we find the survey platform to be somewhat limiting for the purposes of this communication. December […]

Autism Alliance applauds Congressional floor speech calling for urgent action to support students with disabilities Publication date: December 16, 2024 Media statement: Autism Alliance applauds Congressional floor speech calling for urgent action to support students with disabilities Congresswoman Tlaib addresses the floor on December 5, 2024 making call for full IDEA funding and drawing attention […]

Michigan is not adequately meeting the needs of students with disabilities, leading to poor outcomes in education. Publication date: December 13th, 2024 Press Release: Autism Alliance releases working paper calling for new framework to special education finance in Michigan View the working paper – Funding Our Future: The Call for a New Framework in Special […]

Special Education Day 49th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Publication date: December 2, 2024 Governor Whitmer proclaimed December 2 Special Education in Michigan (2022) In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142), now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). […]

A message to the members of the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition Publication date: November 12, 2024 As we continue to digest national and statewide news, while also processing the coming transition of administrations and legislatures, we stay grounded in the resolve of our purpose. MiPAAC strives to be an inclusive space where students […]

Report reveals Michigan’s special education system fails to meet student and family needs Publication date: October 24, 2024 Press Release: Michigan Special Education Experience Survey – Report to the Community Nine years after the statewide taskforce recommended reforms, Autism Alliance of Michigan survey shows no improvements in special education. SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — The Autism Alliance […]

Bi-partisan legislation focused on improving early screening and teacher training a move in the right direction for Michigan students and educators Publication date: October 11, 2024 Autism Alliance and MiPAAC celebrate ‘Literacy 4 ALL’ legislation – press release The Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) powered by the Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates the […]

Are you a parent, advocate, or attorney dedicated to student-centered advocacy? Join MiPAAC! mipaac.org/join-mipaac This month marks the 4th anniversary of the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), powered by the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Over the past four years, MiPAAC has grown into a robust statewide network of over 300 members, each dedicated […]

Autism Alliance of Michigan drives new path toward equity & adequacy in special education finance reform In March 2024, the Autism Alliance of Michigan made a public call for Special Education Finance Reform Look for our working paper – coming soon! A New Path Toward Equity and Adequacy The Autism Alliance of Michigan has been […]