The Arc of Western Wayne County

Transition Planning
2023-01-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Supported Decision Making
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.
After you RSVP for this event you will receive a Microsoft Teams Link to the event.

Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.
After you RSVP for this event you will receive a Microsoft Teams Link to the event.

DHHS Programs
2022-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the program and services available to your family member with a disability, including Medicaid, DAC, Food Assistance, and Adult Home Help.
After you RSVP for this event you will receive a Microsoft Teams Link to the event.

Social Security Programs
2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.
After you RSVP for this event you will receive a Microsoft Teams Link to the event.

Estate Planning
2022-10-06 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 Letters of Intent.
After you RSVP for this event you will receive a Microsoft Teams Link to the event.

Letter of Intent
2022-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Teams for Sept 22
Speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregivers for your family member.

ABLE Accounts
2022-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speaker will discuss the Miable savings accounts which provide eligible individuals the opportunity to save and fund a variety of qualified expenses without jeopardizing their entitlements.

Beyond Group Homes
2022-05-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
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.

Supported Decision Making
2022-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.

Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination
2022-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
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.

Department of Health and Human Services
2022-03-31 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speaker will discuss the programs and services available to your family member with a disability, including medicaid, food assistance and Adult Home Help.

Estate Planning
2022-03-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
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 Letters of Intent.

Letter of Intent
2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States

(CANCELLED) YOUR RIGHTS WHEN RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
2022-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
This session has been cancelled and will be rescheduled!

Beyond Group Homes
2022-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
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.

Social Security Programs
2021-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States

Estate Planning
2021-10-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States

Letter of Intent
2021-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States

FINANCIAL PLANNING
2021-06-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speaker Jill Gleba of Gleba and Associates will discuss general financial planning strategies including life insurance, and how it is used with families who have loved ones with a disability, cashflow success, debt risk, investments and letters of intent.
For more information and to RSVP for sessions, please contact:
The Arc Western Wayne County
2257 South Wayne Road in Westland, MI
734-729-9100 X 206 or
tequila@thearcww.org
The Arc Northwest Wayne County
26049 Five Mile Road in Redford, MI
313-532-7915 X 200 or
cgiertz@thearcnw.org

BEYOND GROUP HOMES
2021-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speakers will discuss the various community living options available to people beyond group homes with support from the mental health system. A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.
For more information and to RSVP for sessions, please contact:
The Arc Western Wayne County
2257 South Wayne Road in Westland, MI
734-729-9100 X 206 or
tequila@thearcww.org
The Arc Northwest Wayne County
26049 Five Mile Road in Redford, MI
313-532-7915 X 200 or
cgiertz@thearcnw.org

ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR FUTURE
2021-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Attorney Roxanne Chang will discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan to handle the future needs of your child with a disability. Topics include special needs trust, power of attorney and patient advocate designations, wills and letter of intent.
For more information and to RSVP for sessions, please contact:
The Arc Western Wayne County
2257 South Wayne Road in Westland, MI
734-729-9100 X 206 or
tequila@thearcww.org
The Arc Northwest Wayne County
26049 Five Mile Road in Redford, MI
313-532-7915 X 200 or
cgiertz@thearcnw.org

SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN DECISION MAKING
2021-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Attorney Roxanne Chang will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as power of attorney, representative payee, and trusts.
For more information and to RSVP for sessions, please contact:
The Arc Western Wayne County
2257 South Wayne Road in Westland, MI
734-729-9100 X 206 or
tequila@thearcww.org
The Arc Northwest Wayne County
26049 Five Mile Road in Redford, MI
313-532-7915 X 200 or
cgiertz@thearcnw.org

AFTER I’M GONE TRAINING - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Zoom, 2257 South Wayne Road, Westland, MI, 48186, United States
Speaker will discuss the programs and services available to your son or daughter with a disability, including Medicaid, Food Stamps and Adult Home Help.
For more information and to RSVP for sessions, please contact:
The Arc Western Wayne County
2257 South Wayne Road in Westland, MI
734-729-9100 X 206 or
tequila@thearcww.org
The Arc Northwest Wayne County
26049 Five Mile Road in Redford, MI
313-532-7915 X 200 or
cgiertz@thearcnw.org
