Jackson County ISD Parent Advisory Committee

04/09/2026

04/07/2026

https://potterparkzoo.org/falconers/

FALCONERS is designed to allow children or adults of all ages with special needs and unique abilities (such as autism or developmental disabilities) and their whole family to have an enriching educational experience in a safe, welcoming and sensory friendly environment. There will be one sensory fri...

03/31/2026

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is announcing their next webinar in the Learning Connections Webinar series, called "Planning for the Future: The Essentials of Special Health Care Needs Planning."

Basic estate planning isn’t enough when your child has additional needs. It is important to preserve government benefits, ensure quality of care, and have the right people to step in when you can’t. Join attorney Sarah Kirkpatrick as she presents information on wills, trusts, and guardianship for families of children with special health care needs.

(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: April 15, 2026
Time:10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To register, please use the following links:
Registration for 4/15/2026 at 10:00 a.m. https://redcap.link/Future-AM
Registration for 4/15/2026 at 7:00 p.m. https://redcap.link/Future-PM

03/24/2026

Resource🚨: disability Connections, Inc.
www.disabilityconnect.org

03/24/2026

Resource 🚨: Mid-Michigan Autism Association
Community-Awareness-Acceptance

www.midmichiganautism.com

03/24/2026

Resource 🚨 : Southeastern Dispute Resolution Services.
Visit: www.serds.org

03/24/2026

Resource 🚨:
2-1-1, it’s not just a number, it’s a relationship. Free, confidential support 24/7.

03/23/2026

Join us TOMORROW from 4-7 at JCISD's Central Campus! The entrance is in the back of the building; use the "Professional Development" entrance.

The following community partners will have tables and information:

Mid-Michigan Autism Association
Compassionate Ministries of Jackson County/David's Promise
MI Blue Cross
St. Francis Camp
Flawless Farms
Central Michigan 211
Recovery Technology, LLC
SOUTHEASTERN DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES
Jackson County Health Department
Comprehensive Speech & Therapy Center
LifeWays
Kids N stuff Children's Museum
Seeds to Sprouts/The Growing Tree
Jackson District Library
Bureau of Services for the Blind
Best Buddies SAU
Special Olympics Area 19
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

See you tomorrow!

02/22/2026

Upcoming AAC training courtesy of Michigan Alliance for Families, a great session to help generalize AAC use and model model ..and model again in their natural environment! 💻

02/21/2026

Team USA will be hosting a sensory-friendly matinee hockey game coming up on Sunday, March 1st at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth! They've turned down the lights, turned off the sounds, and turned up the fun for our fans that love to attend sports, but not all the noise and lights that comes with them.

On top of that, there are $10 discounted hockey game tickets in general admission area where families and athletes can freely pick their seats in a more open format.

To purchase tickets or to get more information, go to usahockeyntdp.com/sensoryfriendly or call 734-453-8400

02/20/2026

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