Sharing Our Strengths and Struggles – Virtual Chats
Space is limited for each session. Check these dates for June, July & August. Click here to pre-register.
Virtual Support Group Michigan Alliance for Families
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
Self-Determination Conference – New Date – Friday, Sept. 11, 2020
Please forward to anyone interested in Self-Determination! SAVE THE DATE: SELF-DETERMINATION CONFERENCE Friday, September 11, 2020 8am – 5pm Lansing Center Conference Registration Opens in May! On Friday, September 11, 2020, MDHHS and CMHAM will host a one-day Self-Determination conference at the Lansing Center. This Conference will reaffirm and revitalize the practice of Self-Determination, Person-Centered [...]
Essential Workers during COVID19 – A Poem
Essential Workers during COVID19 ~Bettie Cunningham~4/12/2020~ Disabilities Advocate, The Arc NW One day we awakened from everyday norms To find in our midst, an enemy has formed; An enemy called COVID19 Moves to and fro, like none we have seen. This elusive enemy with its deceptive symptoms, Masquerading as the flu, it eludes our wisdom. [...]
Social Media Parent Support Group-Survey of Interest
The Arc NW - Chesley and Bettie - are exploring the formation of a support group for parents of children with disabilities. Because of the present requirement of social distancing, we'd be utilizing Zoom, a video chat platform. Would you be interested? If so, fill out a survey to help us choose a time to [...]
COVID-19 Resources
https://thearcnw.org/resources-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ The Arc NW and staff continue to monitor and follow CDC guidelines and Governor Whitmer's stay-at-home order to keep staff safe during the corona virus pandemic. Staff are still working! Most staff are working remotely and a few are taking turns coming into the office. We are doing business as usual and are available [...]
FREE Xfinity WiFi Network
The Arc US just sent this information for free internet service through Comcast. Click on the links below. Company Opens Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting Low-Income Families On the heels of offering new, low-income Internet Essentials customers two months of free internet and raising [...]
UPDATE
The Arc NW is following Gov. Whitmer's recommendation to stay at home through April 30, 2020. Staff will continue working off site. You may drop off paperwork through the mail slot in the front door. If you need anything please call 313-532-7915 ext. 203.
Temporary Office Hours
The Arc NW will have minimal staff in the building during the week of March 23-27. For the health and safety of everyone, please conduct any Arc NW business by phone or email if at all possible. Thank you for your understanding and please continue to take precautions to stay healthy.
A Message from Our Executive Director Gretchen Sanewsky
The Arc NW is dedicated to keeping those we serve and our staff healthy. As a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, The Arc NW staff will be working remotely on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20 so the office will be closed. Staff are available by phone. You may leave a message [...]