The Arc of Calhoun County is open during regular hours. Masks are required. If you need to reach someone regarding a program or service, please see below. Volunteer Program Please speak with Alicia Reed, Community Skills Coordinator, for further questions, Alicia can be reached at 269.986.2348 or at alicia@thearccalhoun.org. For Community Sites, if […]
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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!
SPECIAL EDUCATION EVALUATION AND ELIGIBILITY
SPECIAL EDUCATION EVALUATION AND ELIGIBILITY with Michelle Driscoll THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 10:00AM-11:00AM This free, online workshop will explain when and why a parent might seek an evaluation. • how to request a comprehensive evaluation • understand the purpose of the evaluation process • explain eligibility category criteria • review of timelines […]
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
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 […]
Amidst Nationwide COVID-19 Surge, Health & Civil Rights Groups Secure Federal Approval of Revised Crisis Standards of Care Guidelines in Texas
Washington, D.C.: Today, amidst an unparalleled rampant spread of COVID-19 infection throughout the country and the looming specter of care rationing as hospitals become overwhelmed, civil rights groups, working closely with two Texas regional health groups and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced the approval of revised […]