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Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council

Disability Pride Month Art Exhibit

Disability Pride Month Art Exhibit

You’re uniquely you, and so is your artwork. The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and the Self-Advocates of Michigan (SAM) are inviting artists with a developmental disability to showcase an original piece of art during Disability Pride Month in July!

The call for artwork is now open, and we will be accepting submissions until June 2 at 11:59 PM.

Share Your Talents at the Disability Pride Month Art Exhibition

Summer Employment Initiatives

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Employment 4 Life

Employment 4 Life is a week-long camp that provides targeted skills training and work experience for youth aged 16-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Participants will build skills for living independently, getting a job, and planning recreation.
Learn more and register for the Employment 4 Life program.
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Youth Employment Ambassador Host

Youth Employment Ambassador Hosts (YEAH) are young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Youth Employment Ambassadors educate other youth with disabilities about the advantages of inclusive, integrated employment.
Learn more and register for the Youth Employment Ambassador Host program.

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.

Employment Resources
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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. 

Empowerment Fund
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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. 

Resources for CMHSPs

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.

Supported Decision Making

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. 

Learn more about SAM

Upcoming MiDDC Events

Last Updated: May 23, 2023