Become a member of the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), powered by @AutismAlliance, to engage in collective action and drive systemic change in our special education system. Join here: https://t.co/keIqjt3k2z #MiPAAC #EducationEquity #SpecialEducation

💡 Next up: From Emotions to Advocacy with Pat Howey on October 29 — another full day of learning, inspiration, and community. #AdvocacyInAction2025 #MiPAAC #Wrightslaw #SpecialEdRights #FromEmotionsToAdvocacy @AutismAlliance https://t.co/1R0eAUw4vw

This kicks off the MiPAAC Special Education Law & Advocacy Series, celebrating 5 years of advocacy in action through the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (#MiPAAC), a collective working to strengthen special education systems, elevate family voice & drive change.

Our shared purpose: to ensure students with disabilities receive the education they deserve. Our deepest thanks to Pete Wright for delivering an incredible, knowledge-packed day of learning + empowerment, equipping advocates at every level with tools to advocate effectively.

🌟MiPAAC @ 5 Years: Advocacy in Action 🌟 Yesterday’s sold-out Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Training with Pete Wright, Esq. brought together parents, advocates, educators, attorneys & related professionals from Michigan and across the U.S. in shared purpose...

@AutismAlliance "The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you can alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change the world." -James Baldwin #DisabilityRights #SpecialEducation #Advocacy #Inclusion #SystemsChange #CollectiveImpact

@AutismAlliance Let's keep lighting those fires 🔥to disrupt systemic barriers by bridging & building our advocacy power TOGETHER! 💚 https://t.co/78AVTBzZ5v

"As a LIPA alum, I appreciate being invited to present on 'Systems Change through a Collective Impact Approach' + the opportunity to engage w- these disability advocacy leaders about @AutismAlliance's Education pillar initiatives including our grassroots network -- #MiPAAC."

For Heather Eckner, Statewide Director of Education, it is a highlight each year to be part of @MichiganAllian1 Leaders in Policy Advocacy (LIPA) cohort final celebration weekend. 🌟

✨Let's connect and talk about how to support our students and public education! Register here: https://t.co/8c02W0zjVq #MiPAAC #SpecialEducation

This event will feature legislative updates from Sen. Hertel, insights from Nick Symonette w-Minor Mindset, and facilitation from local experts including Heather Eckner and psychologist Sarah Emmerson, MA LLP. ✅ All are welcome—come ready to listen, engage, and take action.

🗓 Thursday, September 18, 6:00 PM 📍 Cook Schoolhouse, Grosse Pointe Woods Register here: https://t.co/8c02W0zjVq #TakeAction

Director of Statewide Education, Heather Eckner, with the @AutismAlliance will be joining the Alliance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools for a Community Conversation on how to support our students and strengthen public education. #CommunityEngagement #BeInformed #BeEngaged

@AutismAlliance Special Education Law & Advocacy Series 🟧October Workshops 🟧 Flyer: https://t.co/hhPaM9um0G #AdvocacyInAction2025 #MiPAAC #Wrightslaw #SpecialEdRights #FromEmotionsToAdvocacy

🔥 One registration = Two full-day virtual workshops 📚 Includes 3 top Wrightslaw books + digital resources 🎟️ Register Now 📅 One price: $135 until September 19 🎯 Workshops are LIVE (no recordings) 🔗 Register: https://t.co/1R0eAUvwFY @AutismAlliance

📢 ONE WEEK left to REGISTER https://t.co/1R0eAUvwFY Join us for MiPAAC @ 5 Years🎉: Advocacy in Action — our two-part Special Education Law & Advocacy Series this October. Featuring: ➡️Wrightslaw Training w-Pete Wright (Oct 9) ➡️From Emotions to Advocacy w-Pat Howey (Oct 29)

Join the Special Education Town Hall with leaders, advocates & community voices. https://t.co/NnDan9UJuk

🚨 Special Education is in crisis: cuts, fewer services, no answers. Join us Sept 11 in Detroit for the 9-1-1: State of Emergency Town Hall. Hear from Attny General Dana Nessel, Rep. Regina Weiss & Heather Eckner @AutismAlliance & more. Register: https://t.co/k2E1uwbHaO

@AutismAlliance @BridgeMichigan 💬 What specific changes do you believe are most critical for Michigan’s special education funding reform? #SystemsChange Stay connected with AAoM’s upcoming research + findings here: 🔗

@AutismAlliance As Heather Eckner, AAoM's director of statewide education, shared with @BridgeMichigan: “We really need to raise expectations for the outcomes of kids with disabilities in Michigan.” Our mission: transform the system from adversarial compliance ➡️ collaborative partnership.

There is a path forward. The @AutismAlliance is helping to lead a state-funded research initiative to design a student-centered funding model for special education. Our recommendations will be delivered this October. #MiPAAC #SpecialEducationFinanceReform