Self Advocacy. Find the Answer.
The Arc US & The Arc Michigan
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The Arc: Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disabilities Explained
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The Arc's Virtual Library
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The Arc US Future Planning
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The Arc US Public Benefits
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The Arc Michigan Hiring & Managing Direct Care Workers
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The Arc Michigan Foster Care Disability Navigation
State & Related Agencies
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State of Michigan Special Education
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SOM Fillable Finances & Medical Power of Attorney Forms at Elder Abuse Task Force
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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
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Michigan Rehabilitation Services for students with disabilities
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MSU STRIDE Center
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STRIDE Toolkit
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Michigan Interagency Transition Team Guide (from STRIDE)
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Video about MITT
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State and Local Disability Organizations
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Job assistance for adults with disabilities at Beyond 26
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Absolutely Accessible from Disability Advocates of Kent County
Other Resources
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Finances Power of Attorney (PDF): This form lets users decide who makes financial decisions for them if they can’t make them for themselves.
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Medical Power of Attorney (PDF): This form lets users decide who makes health-care decisions for them if they can’t make them for themselves.
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Did you know that Meijer is now accepting payment with the Michigan Bridge Card for eligible EBT-SNAP items for curbside and home delivery? Learn more here
New AI Training Resources from Microsoft for individuals with I/DD
Microsoft has released two new free online training resources designed to build practical AI skills for individuals with IDD and the professionals who support them, developed directly alongside people with IDD.
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The first course, AI for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, offers online instruction paired with downloadable discussion guides and facilitator materials for in-person learning.
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The second course, AI for Job Coaches in Supported Employment, includes an online module and a Job Coach Training Toolkit to help incorporate AI instruction into supported employment programs.