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Detroit 360 Legislative Action

Another important activity that Detroit Family Support 360o staff have been diligently pursuing has been to work closely with local, state, and federal legislators in order to gain support for the program in the present and for the future.  Detroit 360o public policy coordinator, Judy Cerano, has been leading the way by meeting with law makers and spreading the word about the importance, value and need for a program such as Detroit Family Support 360o.From R to L: Jillian Heard presenting Judy Cerano with the Detroit City Council's Proclamation.

Gaining Momentum

In July of 2006, the Detroit Family Support 360o Project was honored by the Detroit City Council (Right).  The Council recognized the Detroit 360o Project, DDI, and all partner agencies for the numerous contributions made and help given to Detroit's families with children with disabilities.  The City Council also noted it's desire for the project to continue to provide personal support and services to families into the future.  This stamp of approval is a great honor for the staff and partners of the Detroit 360o Project and is an affirmation of the hard work progress that has been made thus far.

From L to R: Judy Cerano, Council Member Reeves, and Claudette Cameron.More recently, Judy Cerano and Family Support Navigator Claudette Cameron had the opportunity to meet with Detroit City Council Member Martha Reeves (Left).  Council Member Reeves expressed her continued support for the program and discussed the need to increase the number and scope of such programs in the city of Detroit.

 AUCD Legislative News & Updates

Keeping up to date with the latest disability-related legislative news and updates can be difficult.  The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) makes it easy to stay aware of legislative changes at the national level.  The AUCD website's "Legislative News InBriefs" section provides weekly legislative updates, disability-related news, and happenings at the national level.  To access this usefull resource, please visit the AUCD website by clicking on the link below:

https://www.aucd.org/resources/inbrief.cfm  

The AUCD InBriefs are updated regularly so please check back for updates.