The Arc of Western Wayne County

Social Security Programs
2025-03-06 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.

Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination
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
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
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.

Letter of Intent
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00
The speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregiver for your family member.

Estate Planning
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00
The 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
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
The 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
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
The 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
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
The 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
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00
The Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.

Snowflake Ball
2025-12-10 18:30 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of Dancing, Music and Fun at the Hype Recreation Center.
Tickets are $20 each. Registration is due by 12/5/25.
Register online by12/5/25 or register in person 12/1/25 – 12/5/25 at The Arc Western Wayne County in Westland.
Contact The Arc if you have questions: (734) 729-9100 or aishah@thearcww.org.

Transition Planning
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
The speaker will discuss the legal requirements of IEPs regarding transition planning, career and interest assessments, community resources, and how to make a smooth transition from school to post school life.

MI SIBS
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00
(Michigan Supporting and Including Brothers & Sisters)
Speaker will discuss MI SIBS which provides adult siblings of individuals with disabilities with information, resources, and support to advocate with/and for their brothers and sisters and to promote leadership roles of siblings within the disability community.

Housing Options
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-07 18:00 - 20:00
A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.

Person-Centered Planning and Self-Determination
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00

ABLE Accounts
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00
The 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.
