Post Election Community Healing Conversation
Monday, November 21, 2016, 6 - 8pm at the Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Road, Detroit, MI, 48235
Smile.Amazon for the Holidays
The holidays are approaching and you will be busy shopping for gifts, decorations, and more. By shopping at smile.amazon.com, Arc of Northwest Wayne County can increase its AmazonSmile donations. #StartWithaSmile at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/38-6056677 for your holiday gifts and Amazon donates to Arc of Northwest Wayne County.
Survey OF The I/DD Community in Michigan
Dear I/DD community member, You are being invited to participate in a survey of the intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) community in Michigan. We are asking people with developmental disabilities, their family members, service providers and advocates to complete a survey that asks about what is most important to them and the State of Michigan. The purpose [...]
Shop smile.amazon.com to Benefit The Arc NW
Are you already an Amazon.com customer? Did you know that you can designate Arc of Northwest Wayne County to receive a donation for every purchase you make online through Amazon's program smile.amazon.com? It is true - and very easy to do. Just click on the link and follow the directions for making donations to an organization of [...]
Calendar of Upcoming Events – November, 2016
Nov. 1 - Michigan citizens with disabilities can begin enrolling in the MiABLE program. This provides a financial opportunity for people to save money towards disability-related expenses without their benefits being impacted (with some exceptions). Go to www.michigan.gov/MiABLE for more details and enrollment information. Nov. 7 - NOTE Change of Date for The Arc NW [...]
Home and Community Based Waivers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published a new set of rules for the delivery of Home and Community Based Services through Medicaid waiver programs. Through these rules, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services aim to improve the experience of individuals in these programs by enhancing access to the community, promoting the [...]
“Possibilities” Film Series
The Wayne State University Developmental Disabilities Institute’s award winning "Possibilities" video series 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 [...]
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Oct. 15 - Mental Health Hearings in Taylor, MI - 10:00am, UAW Region 1A, 9650 Telegraph Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. Express your concerns re: proposed mental health system reforms. Oct. 20 - "After I'm Gone"- Topic: Supporting People in Decision Making. @Western Wayne Skill Center. Oct. 20 - Parent Resource Open House @ Community Living [...]
2016 Tax Guide is Available
The 2016 Income Tax Guide, prepared by Thomas F. Kendziorski, Attorney at Law & Executive Director of The Arc of Oakland County, is now available. It is an excellent resource for individuals or families who have disability-related earnings or expenses.
ABLE Accounts May be Available Sooner Than Expected
A tweak to federal law is poised to greatly expand choice and speed up availability of accounts allowing people with disabilities to save money without risking their government benefits. Tucked inside a tax bill approved by lawmakers last month is a provision that will permit individuals with disabilities to open new accounts established under the [...]