This project seeks to reduce unnecessary guardianships by offering legal alternatives and community support for older adults and adults with disabilities in Bay County. The project builds on a successful pilot and will expand training and collaboration with...
The Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), with key Michigan partners, will conduct a comprehensive statewide landscape analysis that will contribute to improving support systems for older adult caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental...
To publicly fund enabling technology for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Michigan, this project will implement the national Technology First framework. By creating a 20-member task force including parents and state government to...
To improve early identification of developmental delays in premature and medically fragile infants, this project will implement and validate the “Premature and Young Infant Developmental Assessment Tool” (PYIDAT). By training Ealy On Michigan staff and assessing 200...
This initiative will pilot the Spectrum Family Support Partner program, training parents of color to serve as peer mentors for other families of color with children with autism spectrum disorder. The program will gather feedback through surveys, focus groups, and...
This project’s primary aim is to empower older adults and individuals with disabilities by connecting them to legal alternatives and services, safeguarding their autonomy and preventing restrictive guardianships. By implementing 3-5 pilot projects in select...
The Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) aims to establish a collaborative program connecting rural older adults and individuals with disabilities to assistive technology and durable medical equipment, addressing their diverse needs. This initiative also...
This project builds upon a previous award from the Health Fund, which supported a year-round program to increase physical activity participation, improve nutrition behaviors, and promote greater engagement in social services for children with autism spectrum disorder...
Integration of an eFax referral template into the existing electronic medical record, allowing pediatricians and family practice providers to more seamlessly refer patients to Early On.
