Parenting during a pandemic is a new challenge, everything has changed. Michigan Alliance for Families will be hosting virtual support group sessions to connect and support parents who have children with a disability. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive updates www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/newsletter
Please forward to anyone interested in Self-Determination! SAVE THE DATE: SELF-DETERMINATION CONFERENCE Friday, September 11, 2020 8am – 5pm Lansing Center Conference Registration Opens in May! On Friday, September 11, 2020, MDHHS and CMHAM will host a one-day Self-Determination conference at the Lansing Center. This Conference will reaffirm and revitalize the practice of Self-Determination, Person-Centered [...]
Essential Workers during COVID19 ~Bettie Cunningham~4/12/2020~ Disabilities Advocate, The Arc NW One day we awakened from everyday norms To find in our midst, an enemy has formed; An enemy called COVID19 Moves to and fro, like none we have seen. This elusive enemy with its deceptive symptoms, Masquerading as the flu, it eludes our wisdom. [...]
The Arc NW - Chesley and Bettie - are exploring the formation of a support group for parents of children with disabilities. Because of the present requirement of social distancing, we'd be utilizing Zoom, a video chat platform. Would you be interested? If so, fill out a survey to help us choose a time to [...]
https://thearcnw.org/resources-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ The Arc NW and staff continue to monitor and follow CDC guidelines and Governor Whitmer's stay-at-home order to keep staff safe during the corona virus pandemic. Staff are still working! Most staff are working remotely and a few are taking turns coming into the office. We are doing business as usual and are available [...]