Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute

11/26/2025

New! Sensory Friendly Hours includes all that Winter Wonder Lights has to offer in a more accessible way with smaller crowds and quieter music.

11/26/2025

New Survey Opportunity

The State of Michigan wants to better understand what adults with disabilities need when looking for to***co information or support. Whether you use to***co or have never used it, your input is important!

Who Can Take the Survey?
✔ Adults 18+ with any disability
✔ Michigan residents

Why Participate?
Your feedback will help Michigan create better, more accessible to***co-related resources for the community.

Take the Survey Here: tinyurl.com/mito***cosurvey

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11/26/2025

Need gonorrhea testing or treatment? Visit Recovery Mobile Clinic — link in our bio!

11/24/2025

Are you or someone you know living with disabilities and thinking about living alone or becoming more independent?

Join MI-DDI’s Community Transition Trainers (CTT) for a FREE virtual session designed specifically for people with disabilities who want to explore independent living.

Whether you're planning to move out, looking for more control in your current living situation, or just want to learn about your options, this session is for you!

Hear from others with lived experiences, ask questions, and get helpful insights on living in the community.

Thursday, December 4th
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Online via Zoom

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yck46ksn

[Alt Text] A promotional graphic for a “Community Transition Trainers” online workshop. The top half has bold green text on a black background that reads “Community Transition Trainers,” with a simple green house icon on the right. Below, a photo shows a group of wheelchair basketball players on an indoor court, some actively maneuvering and one shooting a ball. At the bottom, green text reads “Online workshop on living independently with a disability – December 4th, 1–2 PM,” alongside the MI-DDI logo featuring a silhouette of Michigan.

11/20/2025

2026 is just around the corner!

Next year, August 4 and November 3 are some of the dates you need to remember to cast your ballot!


MichiganVoting.org

11/20/2025

MI-DDI Presents: Independent Facilitation Awareness Webinar

Independent facilitation is part of the person-centered planning process. It assures that there's an ally involved in directing a person-centered planning meeting.

Have you heard about Independent Facilitation and want to learn more?
Are you considering using an Independent Facilitator in your next Person-Centered Plan, or thinking about becoming one yourself?

This free webinar is for you! Our next webinar is:

Date: February 12th, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://bit.ly/IFTrngFeb2026

Who should attend:
People with disabilities, family members, Case Managers, and anyone interested in learning more about Independent Facilitation.

Want to learn more? Watch our feature on Independent Facilitation: https://youtu.be/l9VakoQNdCI?si=fs8n4ZiNMe8PHVKe

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11/19/2025

Are you or someone you know living with disabilities and thinking about living alone or becoming more independent?

Join MI-DDI’s Community Transition Trainers (CTT) for a FREE virtual session designed specifically for people with disabilities who want to explore independent living.

Whether you're planning to move out, looking for more control in your current living situation, or just want to learn about your options, this session is for you!

Hear from others with lived experiences, ask questions, and get helpful insights on living in the community.

Thursday, December 4th
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Online via Zoom

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yck46ksn

[Alt Text] A promotional graphic for an online workshop titled “Community Transition Trainers.” The top half shows the title in large green text next to a simple green house icon. Below, there is a photo of a person in a wheelchair navigating up a narrow indoor ramp beside a staircase, holding a handrail for support. The bottom section reads: “Online workshop on living independently with a disability. December 4th, 1–2 PM,” alongside the MI-DDI logo featuring the outline of Michigan.

11/18/2025

Are you or someone you know a Michigan resident who is 18 years or older, has one or more disabilities, and has experience with to***co use?

If so, Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI-DDI) and the To***co Control Program from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are conducting a survey to understand cigarette smoking and other to***co use among adults with one or more disabilities in Michigan.

If you would like to participate, please use the link below to open the survey:

https://waynestate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eqFrj0f3V5qQe90

Your experiences can go a long way towards shaping future programs and support.

***coFreeMI

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11/13/2025

Join us one week from today for "Let's Talk About It: Knowing Your Rights," presented by Austin Cox, Waverly Jones, and Erin Diaz of Disability Rights Michigan

📅Thursday, November 20
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

Part 1: Office of Recipient Rights (ORR) and the MI Mental Health Code
Participants will learn about the role of ORR within Michigan's behavioral health system and how to utilize the ORR process. There will also be a discussion on rights protected by the Michigan Mental Health Code.

Part 2: Special Education 101
Participants will learn about the rights students with disabilities, and their parents, have under special education laws. We will discuss what it means to be provided a Free Appropriate Public Education and provide an overview of key rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

💬 Let's Talk About It is a webinar series for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family wellbeing.

🔗 Register here: https://go.mi.gov/KuQni1241

11/13/2025

MI-DDI Presents: Independent Facilitation Awareness Webinar

Independent facilitation is part of the person-centered planning process. It assures that there's an ally involved in directing a person-centered planning meeting.

Have you heard about Independent Facilitation and want to learn more?
Are you considering using an Independent Facilitator in your next Person-Centered Plan, or thinking about becoming one yourself?

This free webinar is for you! Our next webinar is:

Date: February 12th, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://bit.ly/IFTrngFeb2026

Who should attend:
People with disabilities, family members, Case Managers, and anyone interested in learning more about Independent Facilitation.

Want to learn more? Watch our feature on Independent Facilitation: https://youtu.be/l9VakoQNdCI?si=fs8n4ZiNMe8PHVKe

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11/13/2025