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Autism Council

Autism Council

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Michigan Autism Council

The Autism Council is currently working on the 2024 Michigan State Plan Update. Visit the Michigan ASD State Plan page for more information.

The Michigan Autism Council was announced on July 3, 2012 through an Executive Order No. 2012-11 by Governor Rick Snyder and amended with Executive Order No. 2018-12 by Lt. Governor Brian Calley 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 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.
Link to council membership application

Autism Council Executive Order 2018-12 Press Release

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

2023 Michigan Autism State Plan Annual Report

Autism Council Meeting Information

2023 Autism Council Meetings will be held in person at the South Grand MDHHS Building - 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 except for the August meeting which will take place at 1048 Pierpont Suite 6, Lansing, MI 48911. 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. Below you will find a list of meeting dates and the virtual link option. Meetings will also be recorded, and you will find a link to the recording within the posted meeting minutes at the top of the page. 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.

Meeting Dates and Times: 

October 27, 2023 (9am-Noon)

December 15, 2023 (9am-Noon)

February 23, 2024 (9am-Noon)

April 26, 2024 (9am-Noon)

June 28, 2024 (9am-Noon)

August 30, 2024 (9am-Noon)

October 25, 2024 (9am-Noon)

December 13, 2024 (9am-Noon)

 

Autism Council Hybrid Option:

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUtduqgrz4iHtECn_UBLCx1OCchaEyzdFkT/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGprjopEtWQuB2CRpwcAoj4b_zzmCVHgrd4vxHaNgJ_QRunGcFBOrNaCcLU

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81013815845

Or Telephone:

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    +14044436397,,,744453# US Toll
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    Dial:
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Find local AT&T Numbers:  https://www.my-teleconference.att.com/servlet/glbAccess?process=1&accessNumber=USA4044436397&accessCode=744453

Autism Council Agenda
Autism Council Agenda Topic Submission Form

Autism Council 10-year celebration and Council Meeting

Previous Meeting Minutes