MI-LEND Faculty Lead-Author Guidance Document: Transitioning Back to School During a Pandemic
We are excited to announce a guidance document lead-authored by two MI-LEND faculty, Dr. Angela Capuano (University of Michigan-Dearborn) and Dr. Krista Clancy (Wayne State University), with collaborating author Dr. David Hill (University of Michigan-Dearborn)! The document, Transitioning Back to School During a Pandemic, is written for parents of children and adolescents with autism. The [...]
Virtual Self-Determination Conference in September
Register now for the Self-Determination Conference, hosted by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and The Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. ▪️ Conference Dates: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER [...]
35 Virtual Camps & Activities for Children
Check out this resource! It has excellent info on free things for kids to do in the area this summer. It’s geared toward ages 6-12 and everything is online. 35 Virtual Camps and Activities for Children - Big Life Journal
The Arc NW Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.
The Arc NW office will be closed this Friday, the 3rd of July, in observance of Independence Day. We will open again on Monday, July the 6th at 8:30am. Have a safe and happy holiday, Everyone!
For Father’s Day – Shop at SmileAmazon
Turn your Father's Day shopping into a force for good. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/38-6056677 and Amazon donates to Arc of Northwest Wayne County. Once you've signed onto SmileAmazon and designated the Arc of Northwest Wayne County to receive donations generated by your shopping, don't forget to 'bookmark' the site. Thank you!
Sharing Our Strengths and Struggles – Virtual Chats
Space is limited for each session. Check these dates for June, July & August. Click here to pre-register.
Virtual Support Group Michigan Alliance for Families
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
Self-Determination Conference – New Date – Friday, Sept. 11, 2020
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 – A Poem
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. [...]