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SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) will use its Facebook (FB) page and any other social media siteS to connect with and inform parents and other interested parties about our organization. We encourage all MAF supporters to be involved in online tools such as Facebook, which can promote MAF, connect people with the information and resources that they need and positively impact

the lives of families of children receiving special education services. Your use of MAF social media sites is acceptance of this Policy and has the same effect as if you had actually physically signed an agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, you may not view or post any content to any MAF Social Media site. As a guest posting content to any MAF social media sites, you agree that you will not:
violate any local, state, federal and international laws and regulations, including but not limited to copyright and intellectual property rights laws regarding any content that you post;
transmit any material (by uploading, posting, email or otherwise) that is unlawful, disruptive, threatening, profane, abusive, harassing, embarrassing, tortuous, defamatory, obscene, libelous, or is an invasion of another's privacy,
make comments about a person or groups’ culture, race, ethnicity or disability that is hateful or objectionable as solely determined by MAF;
impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
transmit (by uploading, posting, email or otherwise) any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, or promotional materials about a product or Web site
post any content that may be construed as political lobbying, solicitations or endorsements. MAF reserves the right, in its discretion, to restrict or remove any content that violates these policies or any applicable law or revoke a user’s privilege to post on its page. All comments, visuals, videos and any other type of material posted by guests on MAF social media sites do not necessarily represent the views of The Arc Michigan, MAF, or their employees or affiliates. MAF assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information posted by guests. To protect your privacy, never post personal contact information on a social media site. If you need to reach MAF, call the main number at 1-800-552-4821 or send an email to [email protected]

MAF reserves the right to report any comments that imply harm or imminent danger to yourself or others. By submitting a comment for posting, you accept that MAF has the right to contact the appropriate authorities to report any suspicious activities, threats, or behaviors. By posting on this site, you are granting permission to MAF to reproduce, distribute, publish, display such content and the right to create derivative works from your content, edit or modify such content and use such content for any purpose. MAF reserves the right, but undertakes no duty, to review, edit, move, or delete any material submitted as a comment to information posted on its social media sites without notice. MAF reserves the right to edit comments for grammatical purposes. This policy may be updated at any time without notice, and each time you access a MAF social media site, the new policy will govern, usage, effective upon posting.

📢 Reminder: Our Final Public Policy Webinar is This Friday!Don't miss the last session of The Arc Michigan's 2026 Public...
06/26/2026

📢 Reminder: Our Final Public Policy Webinar is This Friday!
Don't miss the last session of The Arc Michigan's 2026 Public Policy Webinar Series on Friday, June 26, from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM.

🔗 Register or learn more: arcmi.org/2026-public-policy-webinar

📢 Reminder: Our Final Public Policy Webinar is This Friday!

Don't miss the last session of The Arc Michigan's 2026 Public Policy Webinar Series on Friday, June 26, from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM.

Join us for important updates on the issues impacting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and providers.

📋 Session Topics:
➡️ Legislative and advocacy updates with Emily Henderson, McCall Hamilton
➡️ Federal updates on Medicaid, SNAP, and education with Kim Musheno, The Arc of the United States

Whether you're a self-advocate, family member, professional, policymaker, or ally, we encourage you to be part of these critical conversations.

🔗 Register or learn more: arcmi.org/2026-public-policy-webinar

We look forward to seeing you there!

The PLAAFP statement in the IEP is a snapshot of your child's current skills and abilities. It describes a student's uni...
06/25/2026

The PLAAFP statement in the IEP is a snapshot of your child's current skills and abilities. It describes a student's unique educational needs and the adverse impact those needs have on the ability to make progress in the curriculum at school.

You have to know where you are to plan for where you want to go.

The PLAAFP statement is also where parent input is documented. Parents have the right to bring questions, concerns, and ideas to the IEP meeting to make sure all of your child’s needs are considered.
The PLAAFP statement is the foundation of the IEP. For a need to be addressed in the IEP, it first must be identified in the PLAAFP.

Parents need to understand the important words that impact their child's special education services. Follow this page as we help decode this alphabet soup. Reach out to your Regional Parent Mentor for more support crafting your parent input statement.

Learn more about the PLAAFP and other special education matters on our website https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/PLAAFP

View this video (and others!) on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/shorts/GGQXolVaa-A

The spotlight shines on our amazing staff as Michigan Alliance for Families celebrates twenty years of special education...
06/24/2026

The spotlight shines on our amazing staff as Michigan Alliance for Families celebrates twenty years of special education mentoring!

Say hello to our Director who is truly the heart and driving force behind Michigan Alliance for Families - Kanika Littleton. She keeps the organization running seamlessly day to day, while also holding a clear and inspiring vision for how we can continue to grow and evolve.

Her commitment to building on each student’s unique strengths reflects her inclusive mindset and unwavering dedication to educational equity. Kanika’s passion is deeply personal. As a parent of children who receive special education services and supports, she brings invaluable lived experience to her role.

She has served in several roles, including as a Parent Mentor in the Metro Detroit and Kalamazoo areas. Kanika feels that her most significant achievement so far has been contributing to the growth of MAF’s services and supports.

Kanika is especially proud of the opportunities we’ve had to support youth and young adults moving into adulthood as they shape their own educational and post‑secondary pathways.

Like and follow our page and get to know our team members who who use their lived experience navigating special education to support families across Michigan every day.

Michigan Department of Education has released plans to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.A bipartisan Spec...
06/24/2026

Michigan Department of Education has released plans to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

A bipartisan Special Education Committee will travel to school districts to evaluate statewide needs, identify effective practices, and collect input from stakeholders to inform future statewide policies and support systems.

Full press release: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/06/10/improve-outcomes-for-students-with-disabilities
News coverage: https://www.wilx.com/2026/06/23/michigan-education-leaders-working-new-special-education-initiative/

Michigan’s Department of Education has released plans to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.A bipartisan Sp...
06/24/2026

Michigan’s Department of Education has released plans to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

A bipartisan Special Education Committee will travel to school districts to evaluate statewide needs, identify effective practices, and collect input from stakeholders to inform future statewide policies and support systems.

Press release: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/06/10/improve-outcomes-for-students-with-disabilities

Article: https://www.michiganpublic.org/education/2026-06-22/michigan-department-of-education-unveils-new-plan-to-support-students-with-disabilities

Is your teen or young adult thinking about their future at work?Landing that first job is a huge milestone! But figuring...
06/23/2026

Is your teen or young adult thinking about their future at work?

Landing that first job is a huge milestone! But figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. We are excited to open registration for a new interactive, four-week online Youth Self-Determination Course: Preparing for Work.

This isn't just a webinar—it’s an interactive, student-focused space where young adults can come ready to share, learn, and practice real self-determination skills.

🗓️ When: Thursdays in July (July 9, 16, 23, & 30)
⏰ Time: 2PM – 3PM
👤 Who: Students and young adults ages 14+ with an active IEP (Parents are encouraged to support as needed!)

Over four weeks, we will dive into:
🔹 Communication @ Work
🔹 Knowing Myself
🔹 Support Networks, Tools, & Resources
🔹 Getting a Job

Space is limited to allow for student interaction, so don't wait! Registration is open till July 6th, 2026.

👉 Learn more and save your spot today: https://tinyurl.com/ysdwork

Have questions? Drop them below or email us at [email protected]

Michigan children need nutritious food from school meals even when they are on summer break from school. Do you know abo...
06/23/2026

Michigan children need nutritious food from school meals even when they are on summer break from school.

Do you know about the Summer Food Service Program, also known as Meet Up and Eat Up and SUN Meals To-Go? In 2025, children received nearly 9 million healthy free meals!

The Summer Food Service Program provides free, nutritious meals to children via on-site meal service at locations across Michigan.

In locations where on-site meal service sites are not available, families can access Meals To-Go by visiting participating sites that serve a few days’ worth of meals for children to take home.

Find a Summer Food Service Program site using the Meet Up and Eat Up locator map at https://www.michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp .

All information, including meal service times and serving dates, is on the map

06/22/2026

The PLAAFP statement in the IEP is a snapshot of your child's current skills and abilities. It describes a student's unique educational needs and the adverse impact those needs have on the ability to make progress in the curriculum at school.

You have to know where you are to plan for where you want to go.

The PLAAFP statement is also where parent input is documented. Parents have the right to bring questions, concerns, and ideas to the IEP meeting to make sure all of your child’s needs are considered.
The PLAAFP statement is the foundation of the IEP. For a need to be addressed in the IEP, it first must be identified in the PLAAFP.

Parents need to understand the important words that impact their child's special education services. Follow this page as we help decode this alphabet soup. Reach out to your Regional Parent Mentor for more support crafting your parent input statement.

Learn more about the PLAAFP and other special education matters on our website https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/PLAAFP

06/21/2026

As Father’s Day weekend begins, we want to take a moment to celebrate all of the dads, grandpas, stepdads, father figures, and caregivers who make a difference in the lives of children every single day. 💙

Your love, guidance, patience, and support help children feel safe, confident, and deeply cared for. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, reading bedtime stories, working hard for your family, or simply showing up each day - it matters more than you know. We hope this weekend brings you time to relax, feel appreciated, and make special memories with the people you love most.

Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!

Summer break can be hard for children who rely on routines. Practice, patience and visual supports can help transition i...
06/21/2026

Summer break can be hard for children who rely on routines. Practice, patience and visual supports can help transition into our summertime schedule.

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