Author: Laurie Morse-Dell
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Welcome New Member, Eleplan
Incompass Michigan welcomes Eleplan as an Associate Member. Eleplan’s mission is to transform fragmented care information into trusted, person-centered knowledge, equipping families and professionals to coordinate support, preserve continuity, and make more informed decisions throughout every stage of life. Learn more at eleplan.com.
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2026 BOOM Award Nominations
We’re coming down the final stretch of Disability Pride Month, so this seems like a great time to announce that the BOOM Awards Applications are open! The BOOM (Be Our Own Motivation) Awards is a statewide award ceremony started in 2013, that recognizes the accomplishments of Michigan-based entrepreneurs, athletes and employees with disabilities who have excelled despite the additional obstacles and sometimes seemingly insurmountable…
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Welcome New Member, Spectrum Community Services
Incompass Michigan welcomes Spectrum Community Services to the Association. Spectrum is a statewide nonprofit organization supporting children, families, and communities across Michigan, with a focus on individuals who experience mental, physical, emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Learn more at www.spectrumhuman.org.
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New Associate Member, Kibu
Incompass Michigan is pleased to welcome our newest Associate Member, Kibu. Kibu allows providers to focus on the people they serve by making paperwork easier. Kibu supports providers that offer day programming, residential programming, group home supervision, vocational training, and behavioral support services with keeping records organized, complete, and prepared for any audit. Focused on accuracy and efficiency, Kibu allows a DSP to speak into a phone, while Kibu structures the encounter note.…
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Leadership Academy Class of 2026 Graduates
Congratulations to the 16th cohort of graduates and many thanks to the outstanding mentors that shared their time and wisdom in supporting these leaders. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Academy.
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2026 Member-to-Member Award Honorees Announced
Incompass Michigan recognizes that cooperation, partnership and leadership are key to the success of our association. We value every member and what they add to the collective – empowering each other and strengthening our industry as a whole. Essence of Collaboration Award This award gives distinction to member organizations (or individuals from a member organization)…
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2025 Annual Report
Through advocacy, innovation, education and leadership development, Incompass Michigan empowers our members to achieve their mission. Our innovation focus in 2025 included the successful launch of the Center for Social Enterprise Development, providing eight months of intensive training and technical assistance on financing, marketing, business acumen, and legal strategies specific to social enterprises – ensuring…
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Congratulations to our 8th cohort of Leadership Foundation graduates!
The Leadership Foundation provides a critical set of skills for those just entering their leadership journeys. While not required, it is a recommended pre-requisite to the Leadership Academy for those with less hands-on leadership experience and a high desire to grow. Registration is open for the next cohort, October 1-2. Click here to learn more…
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Action Alert from Incompass Michigan and MALA:
Contact Your Legislators to Address Direct Care Wage Funding Shortfall The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recently issued a Memorandum indicating that all qualifying direct care workers (DCWs) should becompensated, prior to overtime consideration, at least $17.13 per hour beginning January 1, 2026. DCWs clearly deserve higher wages. However, the MDHHS memo places the onus of compensation at that wage level on…