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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
July 29 is Breaking Barriers Day!
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community fun in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the progress made to advance community inclusion for people with disabilities!
Whether you’re a person with a disability, family member, long-time advocate, or new to the disability community, Breaking Barriers Day is a true celebration for all. Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate the progress made to create communities where people with disabilities can live, work, and thrive without barriers.
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MiDDC's Inclusive Community Outreach Newsletter (ICON) is your go-to resource for news, information, and events affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families across Michigan.
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Spotlight on MiDDC Activities
Employment Resources
Information and Resources for people with developmental disabilities, family members and professionals on how to help people with developmental disabilities obtain competitive integrated employment.
Empowerment Fund
Financial support for people with developmental disabilities and family members to attend conferences, seminars, and training to build capacity to participate in decisions that impact their lives.
Resources for CMHSPs
Information and Resources for professionals working for Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs), including Peer Mentoring, Community of Practice, and Charting the LifeCourse.
Supported Decision Making
Information and Resources for people with developmental disabilities, family members, and professionals on how to support people with developmental disabilities in making the choices they need and want while keeping their rights.
Self-Advocates of Michigan (SAM)
SAM is a statewide self-advocacy organization that advocates for independence, inclusion, freedom, opportunity, respect, and dignity, while making the public aware of abilities of people developmental disabilities throughout Michigan.