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The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute's (MI-DDI) award winning Possibilities series of videos 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 pursue their life's [...]

October 12 - After I'm Gone session, "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 Status, and Special Needs Trusts. October 26 - After I'm Gone session, "Beyond Group Homes". Speakers Michelle Driscoll and Christy Courtney [...]

The Importance of Belonging with David Pitonyak Thursday, October 12, 2017 9am - 3pm Wayne Tree Manor 35100 Van Born Road Wayne, MI 48184 Learn more about David Pitonyak and the work he does at www.dimagine.com To RSVP to this local event log onto www.myclstraining.com or call 734-722-4595    

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September 14 -  CLS Fundraiser "Evening with Friends" Tiffany M. Devon-CLS Public Relations Director 35425 Michigan Ave. West/Wayne, MI  48184 734.722.7185 /www.comlivserv.com September 14, 2017 -  After I'm Gone - "How to Get What You Want Out of Life". September 28, 2017 -  After I'm Gone - "Social Security & Dept. of Health and Human [...]

Click here to read the new  MDHHS Person Centered Planning Policy. (The policy may also be found under FAQ on our main menu.)

To view the Annual Report, click on the link below: The Arc NW 2016 Annual Report

Should our elected leaders decide to the begin the process to “Profitize” the public mental health system? Will the decision to move in this direction, even on a “pilot” basis be good public policy, serve the taxpayers and persons in need of mental health and substance use service well? Advocates, parents and consumers who depend [...]

June 7 - "Evaluation and Eligibility" w/Sandee Koski. FREE  12pm - 2pm. sign-in and light lunch at 11:30am. Children Specialty Center, Rooms 2004/2005, 3950 Beaubien, Detroit, 48201. RSVP by 6-1-17. Call Barbara Wright at 313-557-8780 or online at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/rsvp June 12 - Board Meeting @ The Arc NW office.  Note change of date. 6:00pm. June [...]

**** READ ALL ABOUT IT ! **** The June issue of The Arc NW newsletter is now online. June 2017 "Inside The Arc"