Washtenaw Lifespan Special Education & Disability Families

ACA Members - Mark your calendars for our fall education series!

This looks like a fun program for teens (age group 11-18), expecially if you don't have other summer activities. The sessions are actually 1-4 pm and you can sign up by the day, I think it's starting on July 1, $40 for a 3 hour session.

Introducing our new program with Work & Play: The Friendship and Fun Club! Designed to foster social skills, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships in a safe environment. Join us for a blend of learning and fun! Ages 11-18 or cognitively appropriate. Check out the link below to see sign up information!

Jun 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – Aug 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
Work and Play Center, 444 North Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA

https://www.workandplaycenter.org/event-details-registration/friendship-and-fun-club-evening-session-ages-11-18

New Ann Arbor nonprofit offers community center for people with special needs Having supported loved ones with special needs, three local residents are applying their experience to a new Ann Arbor nonprofit community center serving others with special needs.

After I’m Gone Series from The ARC of Western Wayne
Estate Planning
October 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
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 Need Trust , Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations, Wills and Letter of Intent.
Register Here:

Estate Planning | The Arc of Western Wayne County 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 Need Trust , Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations, Wills and Letter of Intent.

Michigan Medicine is looking for study participants. The study focuses on accessible healthcare feedback. From participants with IDD (Intellectual or Developmental Disability) or their caregivers. Participants must meet the criteria below to be eligible:

18 years old or older
Intellectual or Developmental Disability (or caregiver)
Able to participate in an interview
From a marginalized community (racial, ethnic, or sexual)

Participants may sign up by emailing [email protected] or call 734-590-0648. Interviews are over a video chat app on your computer or phone. Interviews will last 60 to 90 minutes and participants will receive a $50 reward.

Hello everyone!

Happy Monday, I hope all your week is off to a great start. This email is to promote an upcoming fundraiser we are doing to help raise money for our Special Olympics Club at the University of Michigan. This Wednesday (September 20th), 33% of sales at the Chipotle on State Street will be donated to the club as long as you show the flyer below or mention you're there for the Special Olympics fundraiser. There's also information on how to order online for pickup on the flyer.

If you're able to please come out and eat at Chipotle during our fundraising time, and share this flyer with anyone you can who may be interested! These fundraisers go a long way in helping our club provide transportation, equipment, social events, and end of the year activities to all of our athletes and volunteers -- so you would without a doubt be benefitting a great cause by participating :)

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Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope to see you all on Wednesday!

Thank you,
Boomer Perry [email protected]

TRANSITION SERVICES INFORMATIONAL PARENT MEETINGS 2023-2024 • SCHEDULE

Washtenaw Intermediate School District, in collaboration with Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Disability Network and Community Mental Health, presents:

2023-2024 Agency Transition Services Informational Parent Meetings

Come speak with representatives from local support agencies that provide a variety of support needs from health, employment, recreation and more. Providers will be available in person and/or via zoom to answer questions you may have in making choices for the services that are right for your student.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District
1819 S. Wagner Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Thursday, September 21, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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For more information call:
(734) 994-8100 x1521

Email: [[email protected] ](mailto:[email protected])

Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) develops creative, customized solutions that meet the needs of individuals and businesses. MRS delivers individualized services that assist potential employees with differing abilities to prepare for, pursue and retain careers and partners with business in employee development, business consulting and corporate relations.

Simply put, we are run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. Our mission is to empower the lives of people with disabilities and advocate for a more inclusive community for all. In addition to providing individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops focused on your skill development, we are a dynamic community enrichment and recreation center filled with events and activities to help you connect with community and your passions.

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) provides both skill building and supported employment for individuals that are open with WCCMH. These services are either provided by WCCMH or WCCMH will work with contracted agencies to provide these services. For individuals that are not working with WCCMH already, we can be contacted at 734- 544-3050 for an eligibility assessment.

The DD Hero Walk Join the Work and Play Special Needs Resource Center Inc as we unite for a common cause and raise funds for programs and services for those with developmental disabilities of all ages at The DD Hero Walk. Whether you have a developmental disability, know someone who does, or just want to show your s...

From Taylor Seid at UM Rallycap Sports:

Hi all,
We are so excited to announce that the RallyCap Sports Michigan chapter will be hosting our second annual football season! If you are new to us, RallyCap Sports is an organization that prioritizes recreational sports with one-to-one support for kids and young adults with special needs. This past year, we had our first season ever at UMich and are ready to continue growing to support the Ann Arbor area.

When: September 17, September 24, October 1, and October 8 from 2-3 PM
Where: Mitchell Field (1900 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105)
Who: All are welcome!

How it works:
First, register at https://www.rallycapsports.org/michigan. Then on the day of the event, the only thing your child needs to bring is a water bottle as all equipment will be provided. A parent or guardian is required to be at the event the entire time.

If you have any questions, please let me know and we look forward to seeing you!

Best,
Emma Scharfenberg
[email protected]
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Director of Participant Relations
(248) 606-2262

FYI, Challengers Fall bowling will be starting up the weekend after Labor Day, so Challengers West on Saturdays at 10 AM at Chelsea Lanes in Chelsea, 1180 S. Main St., and Challengers East on Sundays at 10 AM in Saline at Station 300, 830 Woodland Drive East.
Same price, $9.00 for 3 games including shoes.
Barb
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From: Teresa Stevenson
Date: August 25, 2023 at 3:22:52 PM EDT
Subject: Fall Bowling
Hello,It seems our summer is coming to an end and it's time to get ready for fall bowling at Station 300. Our first day will be Sunday September 10 and we start at 10:00 am, $9.00 for 3 games. Zach will be taking care of us again and will be recording scores and stats. It's going to be a great year and we are looking forward to seeing everyone.If you have any friends you would like to join us that would be great the more the merrier. If you have any questions you can reach me at this email or call me 734-395-3439.

Want to Experience a Virtual Day at Work?🖥️⏰🏫 Are you a young person with 🧩 18-26 years old?

University of Michigan School of Social Work Level Up Lab is looking for 18 to 26 year old artistic individuals to participate in a new virtual computer program designed to help practice conversations at work! You can earn up to $215 for your participation.

Spend time at a virtual store and practice talking to customers, coworkers, and supervisors!

Contact us at [email protected] or scan the QR code on the flyer below to participate!
Call: 734-666-5838

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Special Needs Swim Day is Saturday, August 19. The water park will open at 10am for guests (and their families) with special needs. You can purchase tickets online or upon arrival. Tickets are good for the whole day. Hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for July 21st from 6pm-8pm for an exciting event at Blue Heron Bay! Join us for Sensory Splash Time, a fun-filled evening of water play designed specifically for individuals with sensory sensitivities.

Pre-registration is now open at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. Make sure to secure your spot by using registration number IL461100. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity!

If you have any questions about our programs at Indy Lake County Park, feel free to reach out to Julie or Ashley at [email protected]. We're here to help!

Join us for our July family education session!

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Attention all families with special needs children! We are excited to announce a special event just for you at Blue Heron Bay Spray Park on Saturday, June 24 from 6pm-8pm. Join us for an evening of fun and relaxation at our spray park exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Come and enjoy the water, meet other families, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We can't wait to see you there! Pre-registration is available at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org, with registration # IL461100. Contact Julie or Ashley at [email protected] with any questions about programs at Indy Lake County Park. We hope to see you there!

Mark you calendars for our Family Friendly Visit with First Responders!
June 22, 2023 4:00- 6:00pm

Ann Arbor's first ever Adaptive Fitness program begins Saturday, July 1st! Crunch Fitness Ann Arbor hosts coach Abbey Phillipson in her fitness program designed for individuals aged 16+ with high-support needs. The goal of the class is to eliminate barriers to physical health for those with cognitive disabilities and other neurodiversities and provide caregivers the opportunity to learn how to support this goal. With 6 years of adaptive coaching experience, coach Abbey will ensure all participants learn the foundational components of achieving and maintaining proper physical health in a fun, accessibility-tailored strength, conditioning, and cardio class. The class runs at 9am on Saturdays. For accessibility questions/information, email Coach Abbey at [email protected]. For general program questions, email management, Ianna Sherman, at [email protected]

Maggie Mitchell

(She/Her)

Director of Camp & Nature Programs

(517) 546-2360 Direct Line

(517) 546-0249 Main Line

[email protected]

https://www.kines.umich.edu/kidsport-adaptive
UM KidSport Adaptive and Inclusive Summer Camps, ages 4-11

KidSport Adaptive Summer Camps | School of Kinesiology KidSport Adaptive Summer Camps ABOUT KIDSPORT ADAPTIVE CAMPS KidSport Adaptive Camps offer children in grades PreK-5th the opportunity to learn and play a variety of sports, games, fitness, and other physical education activities, in a non-competitive and fun environment. Campers are exposed to many...

Ice Cream Social | Work And Play Center A gathering for the entire community!

💮🌷Looking forward to the May flowers 🌷💮

Looking ahead on your calendar for this month, check out our upcoming webinar schedule, which includes a Transition series on Tuesdays at noon. Hope to see you there!

May 2 Building Blocks of Self-Advocacy with Stephanie Nicholls and Karen Wang 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4h8p2txm

May 9 Self Determination in the IEP with Stephanie Nicholls and Karen Wang 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/hacknzsv

May 10 Collaborative Communication in Special Education – The Who, What, When, How of Special Education Mediation Services 12:00pm-1:00pm or 6:00pm-7:00pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/452wazec

May 16 Transition: What You Need To Know with Karen Wang 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mvnmaw7c

May 19 IEP: A Closer Look with Stephanie Nicholls 10:00am-11:30am. Register at https://tinyurl.com/5bfyaykj

May 23 Transition Beyond IDEA with Michelle Driscoll 12:00pm-1:30pm. Register at https://tinyurl.com/4bkkyhsk

Share-able flyers and our full calendar of events available at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

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Take Action Now! Without Direct Care Workers, Michigan’s behavioral health system will collapse. When a Michigan resident experiences a mental illness or developmental disability, they should be able to hire the help they need to ensure their safety and well-being. But right now, they can’t. In today's tight labor market, it isn't easy to find a Direct Care Worker, whether looking for care fo...

Join us for our Sensory Friendly Morning this Sunday, April 30, from 9AM to 10AM!

We’ll reduce the lighting, turn off music & disable distracting stimuli for an hour before we open to the general public.

This event is open to all ages and is especially perfect for our friends on the autism spectrum!

To learn more, click the link below:
https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/what-s-inside/events/sensory-friendly-mornings/

Join the Titan Athletic Club to learn and develop basketball skills! 🏀

CheerABILITIES Cheerleading Camp

Time & Location:
Jun 17, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy, Saline, MI 48176, USA

About the event:
Come join us for a fun morning full of cheer and dance for our friends with different abilities! The Work and Play Center welcomes athletes with disabilities, encouraging inclusion, increased self esteem and emotional growth. Our CheerABILITIES Cheerleading Camp is designed for those 8 years old and older. This is the perfect opportunity to try out cheer and dance without making a long term commitment. Each camper will receive a participation medal!

https://www.workandplaycenter.org/event-details-registration/cheerabilities-cheerleading-camp