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The Association for the Macomb-Oakland Regional Center (AMORC), an advocacy group that began in 1975, consists of parents, guardians, relatives, and friends of the 4,000 people with disabilities MORC assists.

From the beginning, AMORC decided that it would not become involved in fundraising, choosing instead to focus its efforts on advocacy. AMORC consists of volunteers; there is no paid staff.

AMORC advocates for everyone in the MORC system — children and adults living with their families and individuals living outside of their family home.

Over the years, AMORC has fought many issues. The group was vocal in the late 1970s when there was community resistance, such as violence and lawsuits, to homes in the community for people with disabilities. AMORC participated in several rallies to the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, to show its support of community placement options.

In addition, AMORC has protested whenever there have been budget shortfalls that it felt would impact the quality of life for people with disabilities.

AMORC was among the first organizations in the world to monitor group homes. Monitors go into the homes unannounced and look to see how “homelike” a home is. They check out the appearance, atmosphere, and sensitivity to the needs of the people in the home. AMORC meets directly with MORC’s administration to discuss any concerns. The group is recruiting volunteer monitors.

In more recent years, AMORC successfully fought for higher pay for direct care staff who assist people with disabilities living in various home settings.

For more information about AMORC, please visit www.theamorc.org.