Michigan Alliance

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Mindfulness is noticing what’s going on outside—and inside—of us with acceptance and kindness. When parents and children are feeling big emotions, it’s good to find some calm. Simple mindfulness activities can help- read more: bit.ly/3YP8z3C

While wait and travel times are issues many parents of kids with #autism grapple with, those in rural areas face additional challenges accessing resources, which are largely concentrated in metro areas. disabilityscoop.com/2023/08/29/in-… #disabilities

Share the number. Spread the word. Add the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) to your phone now—it could save a life later. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365. #988Lifeline

Section 504 is not special education law, but a different act that offers protections for students with disabilities. Register to join us next week for a new, free webinar. Tuesday, August 29 at noon Section 504 at School: What Parents Need to Know tinyurl.com/48nuxbh8

There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others. Recognizing the warning signs is an important 1st step in taking action to #StopBullying. stopbullying.gov/bullying/warni… #BackToSchool

Meet Margarita Rodriguez-Curry, Michigan Alliance for Families Parent Mentor who works Statewide with Spanish speaking families. Resources here: michiganallianceforfamilies.org/spanish Families reach our Spanish line at 313-217-1060 Para hablar a la línea en Español marca 313-217-1060 #meetMAF

Access the survey via the QR code in the image. Survey must be completed by August 31, 2023 Questions? Email: info@accessabilitydhh.com DHH families and providers, please share the survey link with others.

They would like to hear from people who are: 👉a parent/guardian of a child with a hearing loss 👉an administrator invested in improving DHH outcomes 👉a DHH Direct Service Provider It is important that to share your experience and your opinion.

🔔Parent input needed! Access Ability DHH is partnering with Michigan School for the Deaf to gather information from stakeholders invested in improving outcomes for DHH (Deaf & Hard of Hearing) children from birth to age 3.

Meet Esmina Hamzagic, Parent Mentor for Central Western Kent County, including: Byron Center, East Grand Rapids, Godfrey-Lee, Godwin Heights, Grand Rapids, Grandville, Kelloggsville, Kent ISD, and Wyoming. Find your Parent Mentor: michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices #meetmaf

Some #MondayMotivation to start your day!

#NationalRelaxationDay: Don’t forget to focus on self-care for your mental and physical health. Learn some ways to take care of yourself one small way each day.

🆕Michigan Alliance for Families has created a new document to inform families whose children experience or may be at risk of experiencing seclusion and/or restraint. Michigan law prohibits the use of seclusion and restraint in public schools, except in narrow circumstances.

Seclusion and restraint are disproportionately used on students with disabilities and may lead to a denial of FAPE. The document goes over Michigan policy, definitions of emergency seclusion and restraint (including what it is and isn’t), proactive strategies.

Meet Kris Moore, Michigan Alliance for Families Parent Mentor for Arenac, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. Check out our A to Z list of resources at michiganallianceforfamilies.org/all Find our Parent Mentor in your part of the state: michiganallianceforfamilies.org/maf-offices #meetMAF

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During our Return to School webinars, we shared this @PACERCenter resource for creating a Student Snapshot, a tool that provides lots of important information quickly and concisely. pacer.org/parent/php/php…

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