A title that says “Letter to Governor Whitmer – Student Recovery Council Stakeholder Representation” in white text on a blue background. The MiPAAC circle logo Is to the left on the title. The full MiPAAC logo and a “powered by” Autism Alliance of Michigan logo are below the title.

MiPAAC Letter to Governor Whitmer – Student Recovery Council Stakeholder Representation

By Heather Eckner | July 16, 2021 | 0 Comments

July 8, 2021 The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Dear Governor Whitmer: We are reaching out to you today to introduce ourselves, the Michigan Parent, Advocate and Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), which was formed in 2020 for the purpose of giving voice to families of children with disabilities. We […]

A title that says “Letter of Support for Michigan Dyslexia Legislation” in white text on a blue background. The MiPAAC circle logo Is to the left on the title. The full MiPAAC logo and a “powered by” Autism Alliance of Michigan logo are below the title.

MiPAAC Letter of Support for Michigan Dyslexia Legislation (SB380-383)

By Heather Eckner | June 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

June 22, 2021 Michigan Senate Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend Street Lansing, MI 48933 RE: Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness (SB 380-383) Dear Senators: We are reaching out to you today in support of SB 380-383, otherwise known as the Dyslexia Package. The Michigan Parent, Advocate and Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), which was formed […]

A title that says “Letter of Record to U.S. House Subcommittee – Education” in white text on a blue background. The MiPAAC circle logo Is to the left on the title. The full MiPAAC logo and a “powered by” Autism Alliance of Michigan logo are below the title.

MiPAAC Letter of Record to U.S. House Subcommittee – Education

By Heather Eckner | June 1, 2021 | 0 Comments

May 20, 2021 U.S. House Subcommittee for Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education 2176 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Re: May 6, 2021 Hearing on Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Students with Disabilities Dear Representatives: First, we would like to thank you for taking the time to listen and learn about the […]

A title that says “Position Statement on Contingency Learning Plans (CLPs)” in white text on a blue background. The MiPAAC circle logo Is to the left on the title. The full MiPAAC logo and a “powered by” Autism Alliance of Michigan logo are below the title.

MiPAAC Position Statement on Contingency Learning Plans (CLPs)

By MiPAAC | May 6, 2021 | 0 Comments

While all students may be impacted by the COVID19 school closures, students with disabilities require increased focus on addressing their unique, individualized needs and the law supports them. MiPAAC wants to ensure that a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is preserved during this time. The MiPAAC contends that districts should take proactive, interventional, and collaborative […]