February 2020 News & Events
Ball for All - The Arc NW Dinner Dance Saturday, February 29 at Laurel Manor. 39000 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, MI 48150. Open Bar. Dinner. Raffles. Live Band & Dancing. For tickets or more info call The Arc NW at 313-532-7915 or visit www.thearcnw.org Just Fun Club February 14 – Valentine Dance. Thurston High School cafeteria. 6:30pm. $3 [...]
U of M Focus Group
Participation Opportunity If there is anyone that you know who may be interested in this focus group, please encourage them to sign up by January 31st. Project Information & Criteria for Focus Group Participation Focus Groups are being held for the purpose of identifying the environmental factors—including policies, community programs, facilities, and personal supports—that promote [...]
REUNION Party – Community Living Services, Inc.
It is a CLS REUNION! Jim Dehem did not want a retirement party so therefore we are having a CLS Reunion. This will be an opportunity for the Provider Network, current and past staff, Board Members and funders to thank Jim for the years of his leadership. Thank you for attending. See you there.
Watch Party – POSTPONED – To be rescheduled. Originally scheduled for January 13, 2020 Presidential Candidates’ Forum on Disabilities
POSTPONED From The Arc US We are disappointed to share that Elected for Inclusion: A Presidential Forum on Disability has been postponed due to the timing of the January Democratic presidential debate, the impeachment proceedings in the Senate, and other factors. A statement from organizers, the American Association of People with Disabilities and REV UP [...]
Job Posting – Advocate
Job Title - Advocate Please reply by sending a cover letter and resume to gsanewsky@thearcnw.org. Essential Functions The Arc of Northwest Wayne County’s (The Arc NW) Advocate provides information and assistance regarding best practices to support successful outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) of all ages. The Advocate works under the direction [...]
December 2019 January 2020 Events & Activities
Just Fun Club December 8 - Sunday - Christmas Dinner Dance. Hellenic Center in Westland. 2:00pm - 6:30pm. MUST pre-pay $15 at the Arc NW by December 2. January 10 - Country Western Dance. Thurston High School cafeteria. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. $3.00 at the door. Watch Party - January 13, 2020. "2020 Presidential Candidates' Forum on [...]
The Arc NW Office Closed Due to Weather
The Arc NW Office was closed today, Tuesday the 12th of November, due to weather conditions. We will usually share our office closure information either here on our website or on our Facebook page, but we also urge you to check early morning local TV or radio for school closures. We follow the lead of [...]
A Letter For My Doctors
Empowering People With Disabilities to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions People with disabilities sometimes need help understanding medical information. That does not mean they need a guardian to make decisions for them. People with disabilities can make their own decisions with support. They can ask for help from family members, friends, and other trusted [...]