• The Sixth annual MADSP Forum that was held June 2^nd of this year was a huge success!  We had over 100 direct support professionals, consumers, and family members attend this year.  Thank you to all who attended and to all who helped plan and execute the Forum.  The 2006 Forum Proceedings which outline the activities of the day has been uploaded to the MADSP listserv.  Please click on the link below to check it out:      http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Michigan-DSP/files/Forum/2006/

• Regarding the future of the MADSP monthly meetings, it has been decided that all future meetings will be held on a quarterly basis (4 times a year).  This new format will help to ensure that more MADSP members will be able to attend and offer input to future MADSP activities and events.  Also, the main focus of future meetings will shift toward planning the upcoming MADSP Forum.  This will allow more Alliance members to have an impact on what topics are selected for the forum, what speakers are considered, etc.  Announcement regarding the dates, times, and locations of future meetings will be forthcoming.

• Finally, the MADSP electronic listserv and mailing lists will still be used.  However, we want to encourage everyone to participate.  If you hear of any training opportunities, conferences, or other events that you feel other MADSP members would be interested in, please pass along an email to the listserv or let Michael know and he can assist you in getting the word out to the group.

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Michael Bray, MA
Research Assistant
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Wayne State University
4809 Woodward Ave., Ste. 268
Detroit, MI 48202
(313)577-6684
mikebray@...
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