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APPLY NOW!! Partners Advancing Self-Determination
Join our partnership! We are now recruiting Advancement Teams! The team members are expected to include: • Community Mental Health Service Providers (CMHSPs or CMHs) • Intermediate School Districts (ISDs), • Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PHIPs) • People with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), their family members, and allies • MRS (if applicable) […]
The Arc Responds to the Violence in Charlottesville
Washington DC – The Arc released the following statement in response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia: “Our collective hearts break after witnessing the hatred, violence, and innocent death that rocked Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend. This hatred does not represent our America; it is a shocking betrayal of the values of our nation. We […]
The Timeline Has Changed, But Threats to People with Disabilities in Senate Health Care Reform Efforts Remain
Washington, DC – The Arc released the following statement as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pulls the Better Care Reconciliation Act, and announces an upcoming vote on a repeal of the Affordable Care Act without an immediate replacement: “Make no mistake – the Medicaid program and the home and community based supports that people with […]
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Time Is RUNNING Short!
This Saturday, Executive Director of The Arc of Oakland County Tom Kendziorski will be running in the Bayshore Half Marathon to raise money for The Arc Michigan. Click Here to Help Tom Reach His Goal of Raising $15,000 We’re Already Half Way There!!
Continue Your Advocacy
The following is from Alan Bolter of the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards. The language and information are relevant. It also suggests that, if the legislature does insist on pilots or demonstrations, they need to include certain protections for enrollees and adequate evaluation of the pilots. Please use as you see fit, but […]
Speaker Confirmed
Good news! We have confirmed our final speaker for the 2017 Disability Policy Seminar on June 23rd! Nicole Jorwic from The Arc US, Director, Rights Policy, will give us Federal Updates, as well as updates on Medicaid and HCBS. If you haven’t already, register now! There are only about 25 seats remaining, so grab your […]
Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for the 2017 Disability Policy Seminar on Friday, June 23rd is officially open, and spots are filling QUICKLY! Hurry up to reserve your seat, as space is limited. Click Here to Register now
