March 6 – Focus Group on the SIS (Supports Intensity Scale). Are you interested in providing feedback?
At Community Living Services, Inc. 35425 Michigan Ave., W., Wayne, MI. Two Sessions: 8:30- 10:00am – Case Managers, Supports Coordinators, Peer Mentors. 10:30 – Noon – Persons Receiving Services, Family Members. To Register, or if you have questions, email CindyM@tbdsolutions.com with 1. Your name, 2. Which group you represent (family member, person with disability or service professional) and 3. The location at which you would prefer to attend. In addition to Detroit, sessions are planned for Petoskey, Kalamazoo and Mt. Pleasant.
Refreshments will be provided.
March 9 – After I’m Gone Program. Topic: “Supporting People in Decision Making”.
Attorney Roxanne Chang will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.
March 9 – “The Proper Use and Disposal of OTC & Prescription Medication”, part of the Hegira Programs Community Education Series. Seniors and caregivers learn the proper use of medications and how to dispose of old meds. 3pm-430pm. Free. Livonia Senior Citizens Center, 15218 Farmington Road, Livonia 48152. Pre-register please! Call 734 466-2555
March 14 – The Arc NW Board Meeting. 6:00pm at The Arc NW office Brd. Room.
March 17 – Just Fun Club – JFC – St. Patrick’s Day Dance, 7:00 – 9:30pm, Thurston High School.
March 21 – “Dementia and the CMH Population: How to Recognize Dementia and What to Do”. Hilton – Garden Inn, Detroit. 351 Gratiot Ave.,Detroit, MI, 48226. To make hotel reservations call 313-967-0900 and provide the code “DCMH” to receive the special rate.
To register online: www.macmhb.org
By FAX: 517-374-1053 Registration fee is $35.
March 23 – After I’m Gone Program. Topic: “Beyond Group Homes”. Speakers Michelle Driscoll & Christy Courtney will discuss the various community living options available to people beyond group homes with support from the Mental Health System.
March 27 – Annual MSU Autism Family-Professional Conference – 2017
Monday, 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
College of Human Medicine
Department of Pediatrics and Human Development
Annual MSU Autism Family-Professional Conference
The James B. Henry Center for Executive Development
3535 Forest Road, Lansing, MI
Conference is FREE to attendees & participating vendors, free parking at the Henry Center
Special guests Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Canadian Member of Parliament for Edmonton-Wetaskiwin Mike Lake will be providing their perspectives as policymakers and parents.
All After I’m Gone Sessions are held at The Western Wayne Skill Center from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
8075 Ritz in Westland, MI
Space is limited, please RSVP: 734-729-9100 or 313-532-7915
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