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Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. (MPAS) is the independent, private, nonprofit
organization designated by the governor of the State of Michigan to advocate and protect the
legal rights of people with disabilities in MI. MPAS services include information & referral, short-
term assistance, selected individual and legal representation, systemic advocacy, monitoring,
and training.

MPAS has created the Special Education: An Advocate’s Manual, which is a guide to the rights
and laws that govern special education and other rights of children with disabilities in Michigan.
The manual is divided into 15 chapters and can be downloaded or ordered in hard copy by con-
tacting MPAS.