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(opens in a new tab)University of Michigan STEP Research Lab is dedicated to realizing disability inclusion where individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to fully participate in every aspect of their lives.
This Monday, September 21, Dr. Connie Sung will be participating in an important conversation held by Science Summit, a global platform that brings together leaders from science, policy, industry, and civil society. This virtual session will discuss inclusive education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We’re looking forward to seeing this conversation bring together research, youth leadership, and real-world action. 🌍📅 Monday, 21 September 2026🕐 1:00–3:00 PM EDT💻 Virtual | Public session🔗 Explore the session: litl.cc/fw92k#ScienceSummit2026 #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityInclusion
The University of Michigan Neurodiversity Project is thrilled to host Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world's most influential voices on autism and neurodiversity, for her talk:"Autism: The Way I See It!"📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026⏰ Talk begins at 6:30 PM📍 North Campus Research Complex, Bldg 10 Ann ArborAll are welcome, including students, faculty, staff, families, and community members. Register here: litl.cc/cd5k7
Back-to-school costs add up. Find free backpack and school supply giveaways happening across Detroit this August. Check out the full list and share with a family who could use it! 💙
Need school supplies for your kids? Here’s where to get them for free in Detroit.
Across Detroit, a number of events throughout August offer parents free school supplies for their children, and they give kids a chance to have fun.
Calling ALL Detroit-area schools: public, private, charter, and vocational. Bring Empower and Employ (EMP2) to your school! EMP2 is a program designed to create equitable employment opportunities for transition-age youth with disabilities.Facilitators will visit twice weekly to deliver an interactive curriculum that covers skills in communication, self-advocacy, teamwork, stress management, and professionalism.Get in touch and learn more: litl.cc/form #empowerandemploy
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Our research is designed to examine the factors that support effective work transition for individuals with disabilities, as well as potential barriers. Through our projects, we aim to promote diversi…
What do teachers have to say about STEP Lab’s Empower and Employ Program (EMP2)? Devlin Bell, a special education teacher at Detroit's Pershing High School, shares his thoughts on the EMP2 pilot program that has taken place in his classroom since fall 2025. Interested in bringing EMP2 to your school? Get in touch and learn more: litl.cc/form #EmpowerAndEmploy
In the last Empower and Employ session of the year at Allen Park High School, students worked together to create a web of feedback on the program by writing their feedback on post-it notes and arranging them on posters.We’re very proud of our program participants this year and appreciate all their hard work. We look forward to working with returning students in the fall. #EmpowerAndEmploy