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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.

Autism Council Member Representation Guidance

 

Link to create an account and submit a 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

2025 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: 

February 28, 2025 (9am-Noon)
April 25, 2025 (9am-Noon)
June 27, 2025 (9am-Noon
August 29, 2025 (9am-Noon)
October 31, 2025 (9am-noon)  
December 12, 2025 (9am-noon) 

Autism Council Hybrid Option:

Time: Apr 25, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82136760234

Or Telephone:

    One tap mobile:

    +14044436397,,,5557180# US Toll

    +18773361831,,,5557180# US Toll-free

    Dial:

    USA 404 443 6397

    USA 8773361831 (US Toll Free)

    Conference code: 5557180

Find local AT&T Numbers:  https://www.my-teleconference.att.com/servlet/glbAccess?process=1&accessNumber=USA4044436397&accessCode=5557180

Autism Council 10-year celebration and Council Meeting

Previous Meeting Minutes