At a moment of reckoning in the United States about sexual harassment and sexual assault, a yearlong NPR investigation finds that there's little recognition of a group of Americans that is one of the most at risk: adults with intellectual disabilities. The series starts on Monday, January 8th and runs through Thursday, January 18th. There [...]
After I'm Gone Program Information Sessions - NEW LOCATION January 11 - "How to Get What You Want Out of Life" Speakers Michelle Driscoll and Christy Courtney will discuss how to use Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination to live the life you want to live in your community. January 25 - "Social Security & The [...]
Attention: Individuals with disabilities, Family Members, Providers and CMH staff: WEBINAR: Home and Community Based Services Transition Project: Habilitation Supports Waiver Survey Results Wednesday, January 24, 2018 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm or Friday, January 26, 2018 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am https://ddi.wayne.edu/news/webinar-home-and-community-based-services-transition-project-habilitation-supports-waiver-survey-results-28741 Presented by: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and [...]
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Do you or a family member receive community living support services? Do you believe that some sort of assessment tool is being used to determine the amount, scope and duration of community living support services? If you or others in Wayne County believe that any such instrument is being used for that purpose and not [...]
November 2 - "After I'm Gone" series, Estate Planning for Your Future November 16 - "After I'm Gone" series, Transition Planning November 30 - "After I'm Gone" series, Opportunities for Life After School All sessions are Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Information sessions are held monthly during the school year at the Western Wayne [...]
The Arc's Car Donation Program The Arc's car donation program supports our efforts in ensuring that people with disabilities enjoy full participation in the community and are granted the same respect, equality, and security as every member of society. In the spirit of enhancing comfort and functionality for individuals with disabilities, the provision of auto cover [...]
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
