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Autism Council

Autism Council

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Michigan Autism Council

The Michigan Autism Council was announced on July 3, 2012 through an Executive Order No. 2012-11 and amended with Executive Order No. 2018-12 on December 3, 2018. The Executive Order created the Council under the Michigan Department of Community Health (presently the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services).

The Autism Council consists of 16 members appointed by the governor, each serving 4-year terms and representing a broad range of perspectives.

The council acts in an advisory capacity to:

  1. Promote, monitor, and update the Michigan ASD State Plan.
  2. Annually complete a report of the progress and recommendations of the Michigan ASD State Plan and submit the report to the Director of the Department no later than 60 days after the close of each fiscal year.
  3. Provide to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Governor a Michigan ASD State Plan and updates recommendations a minimum of every 5 years.
  4. Coordinate and collaborate with state agencies to implement the Michigan ASD State Plan recommendations, increase the accuracy of education, resources, and training to employees, and maintain best practice standards for all services and funding provided in Michigan.

Autism Council Contact: Dr. Mary Luchies at luchiesm@michigan.gov

Link to create an account and submit a council membership application

Autism Council Membership

Current Autism Council Members

Applying for Autism Council Membership

If you are interested in applying to become a member of the Autism Council:

  1. Review the available positions in section C of the Executive Order
  2. Review the  Autism Council Member Representation Guidance document
  3. Create an account and submit a council membership application

Autism Council Meeting Information

Meeting Dates and Times: 
August 29, 2025 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
October 31, 2025 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
December 12, 2025 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
February 27, 2026 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
April 24, 2026 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
June 26, 2026 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
August 28, 2026 (9:00am – 12:00pm)

Location:
333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI

Additional Information:
If you would like to attend in person, please email Dr. Mary Luchies at luchiesm@michigan.gov at least 5 days prior to the meeting date for security clearance into the building. 

Accommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for participation. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date.  Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed.

Virtual Meeting Option:
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86968457107

Telephone

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Previous Meeting Minutes

Annual Report and Progress Updates

2023 Michigan Autism State Plan Annual Report

2022 Progress Review