Michigan Family 2 Family Health Information Center

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

07/02/2025

If your child is receiving behavioral health services and needs adaptive equipment or home modifications, your local Community Mental Health Service Providers (CMHSP) may be able to help with items not covered by private insurance or the standard Medicaid State Plan.

For more information check out the Children with Special Needs Fund website.

06/10/2025

Join us on July 17 for an interactive webinar to learn how Assistive Technology (AT) supports people with disabilities in all areas of life. We will learn about the Michigan Assistive Technology Program and the more than 1,600 AT devices in the program's lending library.

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

Register here: http://bit.ly/LTAIjuly17

What is Let's Talk About It?
Through expert-led discussions, Let's Talk About It is a series of webinars that aims to enhance knowledge and awareness, promote independence and facilitate access to resources and support for self-advocates and families.

04/17/2025

The Children with Special Needs (CSN) Fund has special grant funding available to assist with ceiling and stair lifts for children and youth with special health needs thanks to a generous grant from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation. The CSNF Advisory Committee has added an additional application review in June.

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04/15/2025

Join us on Thursday morning for Let's Talk About It!

Let's Talk About It: Planning for a Good Life will be held on Thursday, April 17 from 10:00am to Noon.

This webinar will be led by Sheldon Schwitek, Co-founder and Consultant for In the Company of Others. Learn about tools that can be used at every life stage to support individuals with disabilities and their vision of a good life.

Register here: www.bit.ly/LTAIapril17

Questions? Contact Tracy Vincent at vincentt1@michigan.gov

04/15/2025

To register, visit: https://redcap.link/24_25learning