Michigan Family 2 Family Health Information Center

11/17/2025

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

11/06/2025

To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZl18i-eiLG2YRGAkDP7kx1An-Mo-rdPW6i9U2syPsCFbnJA/viewform

11/04/2025

The FLN is looking for members! Learn more and fill out an application at https://f2fmichigan.org/who-we-are/family-leadership-network/

11/03/2025

If you are in Genesee County, here is an opportunity you might be interested in.

📣Michigan Alliance for Families is hiring a Parent Mentor!

If you're in Genesee County and are interested in providing information, mentoring, and support to other families around special education issues, apply!

This is a full time position (36.5 hours) at $23 per hour.

10/28/2025

To Register: https://redcap.link/nhnov12

10/08/2025

Our next Let's Talk About It! webinar is "Understanding Social Security Benefits," presented by Pete Mulder, Social Security Benefits Counselor of Disability Network Southwest Michigan.

📅Thursday, October 23
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

Join us for an overview of the two Social Security disability benefit programs – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This webinar will focus on the application process, important factors around turning age 18, the impact of parental income/assets, and the myth that people receiving benefits can’t hold employment to reach further financial security.

💬 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://bit.ly/LTAIoctober23

09/24/2025

To Register:
Bullying Prevention for Children with Disabilities with Judy French on 10/7/25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
https://redcap.link/BullyPrevOct7

Understanding ACEs and Promoting Positive Childhood Connections with Michelle Walters on 10/14/25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
https://redcap.link/BullyPrevOct14

Raising Resilient and Bullyproof Kids with author Tom Thelen on 10/21/25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
https://redcap.link/BullyPrevOct21

Beyond Labels: Celebrating All Abilities A Panel Presentation with Max Hinga and other youth on 10/28/25 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
https://redcap.link/BullyPrevOct28

09/11/2025

📅 Join us next week on September 18, for an overview of Family-Driven, Youth-Guided principles and an introduction to the unique roles of Parent Support Partners and Youth Peer Support Specialists.

Participants will gain insight into how these peer roles, grounded in lived experience, elevate engagement and strengthen outcomes for families and youth. Through real-world examples and foundational concepts, this presentation highlights how peers can transform service delivery across systems.

💬 Let's Talk About It is ideal for self-advocates, families, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family wellbeing.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/LTAIsept18

09/09/2025

Register at https://redcap.link/lcsept24

08/21/2025

Please join us to hear from representatives from Michigan Alliance for Families, the Arc of Michigan, ISD Parent Advisory Committees, Michigan Special Education Mediation Services, and Disability Rights Michigan. They will share resources and supports available to families of children receiving special education services in Michigan.

To register for this event, please use the following link: https://redcap.link/lcsept10

08/20/2025

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Michigan Family to Family is pleased to announce the next webinar in our Navigating Healthcare series, MiABLE 101 on September 16th, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. (EST).

Join us to gain a better understanding of what MiABLE accounts are, who qualifies, and how they work to help individuals with disabilities save money without losing essential benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Presented by Scott de Varona, Executive Director of the MiABLE 529(a) Disability Savings Program.

To register for this event, please use the following link: https://redcap.link/nhsept16

07/18/2025