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If you ask Detroit resident Andre’ Robinson about how to get what you want out of life, he has all the
right answers.
“I have advocated for myself all my life and I even helped my mom when she needed services,” said
Andre, who is also a Peer Mentor for people with disabilities. “I tell everyone, keep the faith and keep
trying, eventually you will find someone to help you.”
“I live on my own and hire the staff I need that will help me succeed in life,” said Robinson. “My parents
always taught me to be independent and learn how to ask for help.”
Andre has been instrumental in shaping disability policies for the state of Michigan while he served as
Chair of the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council for many years. Currently he is working for
Community Living Services as a Peer Mentor who assists people with accessing resources to help build
lives of independence and freedom in their communities.
If you would like to contact him, please send an e-mail to: arobinso@comlivserv.com.
Andre and his story of advocacy will be featured in an educational video airing on CBS Detroit Channel
62 on Saturday, January 26th at 7:00 p.m. The show is called “Support at Home” and focuses on the
creative and unique ways people are being cared for in their homes.