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    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.

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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


  • UPDATES AND EVENTS

    Know someone who might be interested in receiving our e-newsletter and event notifications? Share this link: https://tiny.one/MAFNews. 

  • NEW VIDEO

    Students with disabilities have options when it comes to post-secondary education! Check out our latest video College Planning with an IEP .

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🕥Saturday October 24 at 10:30AMTransition: Beyond IDEARegister at tinyurl.com/mw8ysh4t ...
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📣Calling all teens and young adults with an IEP! And their families! One more opportunity to join us on Saturdays this month.📍Saturday October 24 at 10:30AMTransition: Beyond IDEARegister at tinyurl.com/mw8ysh4t Join Karen Wang to learn more about☑️Adult Services☑️Community Mental Health☑️Benefits☑️Decision Making☑️Age of Majority☑️School's Role in Transition☑️Supporting a Person Who is Turning 18We welcome students, families, and community partners that support the transition from school to adulthood. Learn about transition resources and find steps to take now to plan for the life you want as an adult.Visit our website for full details, more transition webinars in 2027, other online learning opportunities, and easy registration www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ...
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🆕College Planning with an IEP is the latest addition to our YouTube channel.Whether it is a college, trade school, or earning a professional certificate, there are many options. Learn more about degree or non-degree programs offered at college, how to find the right post-secondary education environment, resources on how to find information, and examples of IEP goals for transition services. In this video, you can find information about requesting accommodations and how to advocate for yourself. Learn about paying for higher education, including: financial aid, Michigan free community college, and finding scholarships. 🔗https://youtu.be/7WQ6KPSHSv8 ...
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Michigan Alliance for Families provides information on many topics related to special education. Look how our workshops have grown!Take a look at our upcoming Learning Opportunities calendar to find the best information for you and your family. 🔗https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/🖨️https://tinyurl.com/MAF2627 ...
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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.