The Arc of Western Wayne County

Estate Planning
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan to handle the future needs of your son or daughter with a disability. Topics include Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations Wills and Letter of Intent.

DHHS Programs
2024-10-17
Speaker will discuss the programs and services available to your family member with a disability, Including Medicaid, DAC, Food Assistance, and Adult Home Help.

Social Security Programs
2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the Social Security programs available to your family member with a disability including SSI, SSDI, and DAC, the application process, and what to do if denied.

Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss how to use Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination to support your family member with a disability to live the life they want in their community.

Supported Decision Making
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.

Transition Planning
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the legal requirements of IEPs regarding transition planning, career and interest assessments, student, family and school responsibilities, community resources, and how to make a smooth transition from school to post school life.

Your Rights When Receiving Mental Health Services
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss Michigan’s Mental Health Code and the other laws that safeguard your rights, when receiving mental health services.

Housing Options
2025-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss various community living options available beyond group homes with support from the mental health system. A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.

Letter of Intent
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregivers for your family member.

Estate Planning
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan to handle the future needs of your son and daughter with a disability. Topics include Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations, Wills and Letter of Intent.

Social Security Programs
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the Social Security programs available to your family member with a disability including SSI, SSDI and DAC, the application process, and what to do if denied.

Transition Planning
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS

Housing Options
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the various community living options available beyond group homes with support from the mental health system. A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.

ABLE Accounts
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the MiABLE savings accounts which provides eligible individuals the opportunity to save and fund a variety of qualified expenses without jeopardizing their entitlements.
