Home

  • Little girl drawing

    Michigan Alliance for Families:

    Your free guide to special education.

    Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information.

Question mark icon Light bulb icon Speech bubble icon Calendar icon

Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

Support

Hear from one of our Parent Mentors

Upcoming Events

Find an online workshop or view a recording

Need help navigating the special education system? Talk to a parent who's been there.

Connect directly with one of our local parent mentors to address your family's needs. Their perspective can not only help you navigate the system, but they can also help you be more involved in your child's education. All Michigan families are able to access an extensive collection of electronic or printed resources, informational support and referrals to local community resources. To get in touch with a Michigan Alliance for Families staff member,  Contact Us.

News & Updates

Facebook Feed

Michigan Alliance for Families

8 hours ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
🕛February 25 at noonSupporting AAC @ Home with Alt+Shift Register at tinyurl.com/yz2xwxp7Many have questions about how to use AAC at home and how to best support growing their AAC user's communication skills. This online session will cover:• Strategies for incorporating AAC tools into daily routines• Training skills to support AAC as a communication partner• Advice from other parents AAC users on supporting AAC at home ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
🤔What is Section 504?Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities.Students are protected in their access to academics, social engagement, extracurriculars, sports, events, and other school-sponsored activities. Students who might not qualify for an IEP may be covered by Section 504.🔗Join us on February 24 at noon for Section 504 @ School: What Parents Need to Know. Register at tinyurl.com/46ybf6c7 Find answers to questions like:❓ How do I get a 504 Plan?❓ What is the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?❓ What could supports and services look like?❓ What are my rights?Find more online learning opportunities on our website calendar www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo Linked to Article or Resource

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Michigan Alliance for Families

2 days ago

Michigan Alliance for Families
Please share this opportunity with other parents of children (birth to 8 years old) who may want to join us. Starting this week!Four Thursdays: February 26, March 5, 12 & 19 from 9:30–10:30AMDetails at tinyurl.com/BPLspring2026 Parents of young children are invited to join our Building Parent Leadership Skills in Early Childhood webinar series.This interactive four-part series is designed for parents whose children have received or are currently receiving Early On services. This a great opportunity to learn how your lived experience can strengthen programs for our youngest learners and help support families across Michigan.Full calendar of upcoming learning opportunities at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

Photo Linked to Article or Resource

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

IDEAs that Work

Funding Statement

Michigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative. Michigan Alliance for Families is our state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328M200015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Anna Macedonia.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email