As of Monday, January 4th, The Arc of Calhoun County is open during regular hours. Masks are required. Temperatures will be taken for anyone who enters the building, aside from delivery persons. If you need to reach someone regarding a program or service, please see below. Volunteer Program Services are OPEN. Please speak […]
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Community Skills Advisor
The Arc of Calhoun County is hiring Community Skills Advisors for our Volunteer Program! Work in a team oriented environment with diverse populations and in a variety of community settings… click below for more details and an application!
TRANSITIONING TO COLLEGE WITH A DISABILITY – RESOURCES!
Here are some resources to help with transitioning to college with a disability. Transitioning to College with a Disability – Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb7jBbp-EXE How to take your IEP to college – Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA5j_0ob64U Disability Service Offices in Michigan Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Youth with Disabilities Seek College Success
Michigan Statewide Assistive Device Demonstration for people with disabilities
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has fully launched our device demonstration program. Funded by the federal AT Act, this program allows for demonstration of AT (assistive technology) for anyone in Michigan with a disability including older adults with disabilities. Please share this flyer and offering widely–we are doing device demonstrations virtually right now, with devices shipped to people’s […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for People with Disabilities
Michigan Expanding Access to Safe, Effective COVID-19 Vaccine to Michiganders Ages 16 and Older with Medical Conditions, Disabilities Starting March 22 All Michiganders age 16 and up to become eligible on April 5 Please click on the flyer link below for more information COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility for People with Disabilities
Hiring and Managing Direct Care Workers
This is a guide to hiring and managing the workers who provide the services and supports paid for the community mental health agency (CMH). When you choose to direct your services and supports, you hire your own workers. Your workers help you with your goals from the person-centered planning process. Click on the guide below! […]
The Michigan Star Raft webinar series restarts on Monday, March 1st!
The second round of the Michigan Star Raft learning and action series starts up this coming Monday, March 1st! This four-part Zoom series will give you the tools and supports that you need to build a vibrant, enduring circle of support for yourself, for a loved one, or for someone whom you support. If […]
The Arc Michigan’s Annual Tax Guide – 2021 Edition
Please see the attached 2021 edition of The Arc Michigan’s Annual Tax Guide! Click on the PDF link below: 2021 Tax Guide
Are YOU Interested in Making GOOD Things Happen in Battle Creek?
Please Join us to Meet with Leaders of Battle Creek Non-Profits and Discuss the Prospect of Becoming a Member of Their Board. Date: February 26, 2019 Open House Hours: 4:00pm to 6:00pm Location: Battle Creek Country Club, 315 Country Club Dr. Enjoy hors d’oeuvre buffet and drinks
Family and Advocate Webinar
In an effort to promote family-school collaborations and provide a common and consistent understanding between parents, families, advocates, school districts, and intermediate school districts, the Michigan Department of Education Office of Special Education (MDE OSE) hosted a free webinar on December 17, 2020. This webinar opportunity had been specifically designed for parents, families, and advocates […]
Do You Need Help with Rent or Bills?
If you need help paying rent or help paying bills, please view the resources below:
In Final Days of Trump Administration and In Middle of Pandemic, Federal Officials Approve Cuts to Medicaid in Tennessee
Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration wraps up its tenure, officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized an agreement with the state of Tennessee that will cut funding for the Medicaid program in that state, known as TennCare. “This decision will harm people with disabilities, low-income families, and older adults […]