Hello Arc NW family and friends, It’s October already and we are well into 2020 with only a few months remaining in the year. 2020 has proven to be a year of unexpected changes and challenges, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had to change how we work, socialize and go about our [...]
Subject: Futures for Frontliners program to offer essential, frontline workers a tuition-free path to community college. Futures for Frontliners program to offer essential, frontline workers a tuition-free path to community college To: LARA Stakeholders Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, along with leaders in education, business, labor and workforce development, launched the nation’s first program offering [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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!
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!
Space is limited for each session. Check these dates for June, July & August. Click here to pre-register.
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