Jan Lampman has worked with individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1985. Starting as a direct support professional in her last year at Saginaw Valley State University, Jan developed a passion for inclusion and community for all citizens. Upon graduation from SVSU, Jan continued her work with people with I/DD as a group home manager, opening 5 homes to allow individuals to leave a state institution. Jan then moved on to The Arc of Midland, where she worked for 27 years, developing new initiatives, and helping to create a culture in her community that supports, values, and includes people with I/DD. After working with a team in Midland to establish opportunities for people with I/DD to live in homes of their own, Jan was a founding member and faculty of the Michigan Academy for Self Determination. Jan was also a consultant for the Center For Self Determination. With the Michigan Academy and the Center for Self Determination, Jan taught people all over the country about the principles of Self Determination. In addition, Jan’s chapter of The Arc worked with guardianship and alternatives. Jan has assisted with restoration of rights and setting up alternatives for the past 20 years. Currently Jan is a consultant working with The Arc of Michigan, the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, MDHHS and Michigan Developmental Disability Institute as a faculty member for the MI-LEND program. Jan is the mother of three young men, two who came from the foster care system.
