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Our Misson: We lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

Our Vision: People with autism will lead lives that meet their greatest potential.

Our History: AAoM was founded in 2009 out of a need to address significant service and reimbursement barriers for individuals and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

We believe that every family should have access to services to assist with education goals, to create a safety plan to keep their child from wandering, to enjoy resources and entertainment venues in their community, and to access housing, transportation and employment for independent living. In short, we believe no family member should be limited because they have autism.

Through our three Pillars of Work, AAoM has served over 40,000 people throughout the state and continues to lead efforts to raise expectations and expand opportunities for people touched by autism across the lifespan.

AAoM’s GPS Scholarship is a benefit offered to Michigan residents that are experiencing safety related needs associated with autism.      These needs can comprise of:

• Elopement (wandering or bolting)
  Property destruction
  Engaging appropriately with authority figures
  Independent living
• The scholarship is intended to provide individuals with a GPS device, along with a limited subscription to the device’s tracking service, who demonstrate a financial need. Tools such as these can provide a secure method for maintaining the safety of loved one’s experiencing the above needs, as well as offering peace of mind to a family as a whole.

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please complete the form below.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSxCO0nkR6TE1LKkkAvSnhnYfZZCJj9E6-BkX8xxWkEcuguQ/viewform?embedded=true