The Arc of Northwest Wayne County

The Arc NW is so proud of all our athletes! Here's a shout out to The Arc NW softball team competing at the state championships! CONGRATS!

Check out these fun events happening in our area! Register today at livoniaparks.org.

Come join the conversation for mutual support and education at The Arc NW!

DO YOU LOVE GYMNASTICS?? Check this out from Carly Miller at Summit on the Park and Village Arts Factory in Canton.

This year I brought my Adaptive Gymnastics Program to the VAF through Jump-a-rama and have been growing to offer a wide variety of classes. Gymnastics and Ninja classes start this weekend and Adaptive Classes run on Friday evening after 4:00 and Saturday after 11:00. We start at the age of 2 for my Early On focused group called "Gym FUNction" for a more therapy motor focused class, all the way up to advanced classes for our teens and young adults through ninja and tumbling. If you are interested in more information, please email me at [email protected] and I'd be happy to try and match you with the right class. CLASSES ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY!

Tune in to Lakeshore Legal Aid this Friday, September 6th for a Facebook live event featuring one of our advocates, Khalilah Montgomery. Great back to school information will be discussed!

Mark your calendars to come out and support The Arc NW!

Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW) is coming up, and it’s time for us to make our voices heard! From September 9th through the 13th, disabled activists across the country are joining forces to protect our voting rights. This week of action is about us, by us, and for us—because when we vote, we build the power to shape our future.

Monday, September 9th, 6PM - 9PM
The Love Building, 4731 Grand River Ave, Detroit
Register: bit.ly/VATDemoDDP

Join DDP as we kick off Disability Voting Rights Week with an evening of discussion on the rights of Disabled Voters along with a hands-on demonstration of the Voter Assist Terminals (VATs) that are available at election sites to support voters in casting their ballot. All while enjoying a delicious dinner!

It's time to renew those Arc NW memberships!

The Arc NW’s annual golf outing is underway! Thank you to all our generous sponsors and donors! Special thanks to all our wonderful volunteers!!

State funding for Direct Care Workers isn't just about dollars and cents—it's about recognizing the value of the critical services they provide. 👏

There is still time to register for our annual golf outing! Register with the QR code below. You can also find out more information by going to our website, www.thearcnw.org.

We hope to see you there!

We're thrilled to announce that our CEO Katy Neas has been named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Impact list for 2024! This recognition not only celebrates Katy's 35+ years of dedication to disability policy and advocacy but also elevates the critical work being done for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

As one of only two people from the disability community featured among the 200 honorees across all categories, Katy's inclusion shines a spotlight on disability rights as a crucial social issue. We're proud to have her at our helm and eager to see how our impact continues to grow under her leadership.

Join us in congratulating Katy and celebrating this moment for the entire disability community!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2024/08/01/50-over-50-impact/

What NPR readers want you to know about living with a disability To celebrate Disability Pride Month, NPR readers tell their disability stories and share what they wish other people knew about living with a disability.

2024-2025 Guys & Dolls bowling league starts up in September!

Reach out to Jim Gallas with any questions and/or to reserve a spot today!

MORE DISABILITY PRIDE!

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Thanks to our friends at Disability Network Southwest MI for this great video celebrating Disability Pride Month. Let us be proud of all that makes us wonderfully created people! Click this link to get your PRIDE on!

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As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, we can elevate self-advocates. If you know an amazing self-advocate, you can nominate them for recognition at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvaaRsx2TMjOw1-wG2NSNA3kNgOyrxj_CAi7Yi9es6LTsbaQ/viewform?pli=1

Just an FYI - plan accordingly if you need our assistance for anything this week.

Disability Pride Month is JULY! Check out this celebration and get your pride on!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! If you are a prospective or experienced Direct Care Worker, please attend the next meet and greet at The Arc NW to talk with families seeking to hire. Details are below!

Have you ever considered becoming a Direct Care Worker? Here's an opportunity for free training!

Who Should Attend: Prospective and experienced Direct Care Workers (DCWs) are welcome!

Class Description: MDHHS adopted 15 standardized DCW Competency guidelines in 2022, paving the way for recognizing competent DCWs as professionals. The FREE classes are for Level 1 DCWs, leading to a Direct Care Fundamentals certificate.

For more information – visit us at https://impartalliance.msu.edu/trainings.

Miss Paula and the Candy Bandits is a family-friendly rock band. Go on a mellow musical journey with Miss Paula and friends as they perform a special acoustic set of candy-coated rock music for kids and adults alike, featuring a guitar, vocalists, and percussion. Join in the fun with movement and call back singing!

Arrive early to enjoy pre-concert activities from 2–2:50 p.m., including lawn games and an instrument exploration station, where you can touch, hold, and play various musical instruments.

Please contact Kiersten Alcorn, Manager of Community Engagement, at [email protected] with any accessibility questions.

Reserve your tickets here:
https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/23-24-summer/miss-paula-and-the-candy-bandits