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 ~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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/covid19/?fbclid=IwAR1kjGR5nUYxls9qKWyDOleG85hhfSnxgOWGr24R3HrDYBWj_LOkf0SBpnc Click on the link for a list of resources and for official information.
All practices and tournaments for Special Olympics programs through The Arc NW are cancelled through March 31, 2020. Please check back for updates. ALSO CANCELLED - Just Fun Club The remaining two dances on the Just Fun Club calendar have been cancelled. The dates are: Chicken Dinner Dance, Fri. April 17, Canton High School, 6:30-9:00 and [...]