Dear I/DD community member, You are being invited to participate in a survey of the intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) community in Michigan. We are asking people with developmental disabilities, their family members, service providers and advocates to complete a survey that asks about what is most important to them and the State of Michigan. The purpose [...]
Are you already an Amazon.com customer? Did you know that you can designate Arc of Northwest Wayne County to receive a donation for every purchase you make online through Amazon's program smile.amazon.com? It is true - and very easy to do. Just click on the link and follow the directions for making donations to an organization of [...]
Nov. 1 - Michigan citizens with disabilities can begin enrolling in the MiABLE program. This provides a financial opportunity for people to save money towards disability-related expenses without their benefits being impacted (with some exceptions). Go to www.michigan.gov/MiABLE for more details and enrollment information. Nov. 7 - NOTE Change of Date for The Arc NW [...]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published a new set of rules for the delivery of Home and Community Based Services through Medicaid waiver programs. Through these rules, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aim to improve the experience of individuals in these programs by enhancing access to the community, promoting the [...]
The Wayne State University Developmental Disabilities Institute’s award winning "Possibilities" video series focuses on the lives and accomplishments of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Each 4-7 minute video highlights the journeys of different individuals, along with their family and friends, and illustrates the lives possible for all people as they mature, become independent, and [...]
Oct. 15 - Mental Health Hearings in Taylor, MI - 10:00am, UAW Region 1A, 9650 Telegraph Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. Express your concerns re: proposed mental health system reforms. Oct. 20 - "After I'm Gone"- Topic: Supporting People in Decision Making. @Western Wayne Skill Center. Oct. 20 - Parent Resource Open House @ Community Living [...]
The 2016 Income Tax Guide, prepared by Thomas F. Kendziorski, Attorney at Law & Executive Director of The Arc of Oakland County, is now available. It is an excellent resource for individuals or families who have disability-related earnings or expenses.
A tweak to federal law is poised to greatly expand choice and speed up availability of accounts allowing people with disabilities to save money without risking their government benefits. Tucked inside a tax bill approved by lawmakers last month is a provision that will permit individuals with disabilities to open new accounts established under the [...]
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Important information for people who are covered by full Medicaid and full Medicare MI Health Link is a new program that will allow you to get health care and services covered by Medicare and Medicaid. MI Health Link lets you use one plan and one card for health care, behavioral health care, home and community-based services, [...]
