The Arc of Macomb County

02/03/2026

Did you know the ADA National Network helpline is here for people who need assistance regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? We can help by answering questions about implementation, compliance, or how to access your rights. Call us today at 1-800-949-4232 or email us at https://adata.org/email

01/31/2026

Tired of this cold snap❄️ and looking forward to some summer fun ☀️?

Join Camp Grace Bentley for some fun in the sun this summer and watch 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰 🌻

Open to both kids and adults, check out their website for more information or to register now!
https://campgracebentley.org/

01/30/2026

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

Join The Arc of Oakland County, with Oakland Community Health Network and Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, for a free virtual session on Supported Decision-Making (SDM)— an alternative to guardianship that supports independence.

You’ll learn:
• What Supported Decision-Making is
• How it differs from guardianship
• Helpful tools for young adults with disabilities

Virtual | 12:00–1:30 PM
👉 Register below for your preferred date

February 25, 2026
https://tinyurl.com/44w6z4fc

March 4, 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3j8rpz75

March 10, 2026
https://tinyurl.com/3mnusz3e

Questions? Contact Jessica Showers | jshowers@thearcoakland.org

01/25/2026

The Skills Center will be closed on Monday 1/26/2026 due to inclement weather. Staff must report to work.

01/22/2026

The Skills Center will be closed on Friday 1/23/2026 due to inclement weather. Staff must report to work.

01/21/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 for February's 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 hosted by The Arc of Macomb County?

Sessions are 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 to attend!

For more information and registration visit:
https://arcservices.org/mental-health-first-aid-training/

01/19/2026

𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗿. had a vision of equality, justice, and inclusion, which inspires the work we do at The Arc of Macomb County every day.

The work done by Dr. King on Civil Rights greatly inspired the Disability Rights movement. His message of equality and inclusivity helped people with disabilities fight for their rights, a fight we continue today.

On this MLK Day, join together to dedicate ourselves to building a community where everyone is 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

The Skills Center will be closed on Thursday 1/15/2026 due to inclement weather. Staff must report to work.

01/12/2026

The return from break is a good time to collect data about the possible need for Extended School Year services.

While all students may lose some skills over break, the important distinction is whether the student with a disability will experience more regression and will take significantly more time to recoup lost skills than student without disabilities.

Regression is one just one of the needs to consider when discussing ESY.
As with all IEP decisions, the IEP Team must base ESY decisions on data, and that includes data recorded and provided by parents. The decision is individualized and data based.

More on ESY on our website: https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/extended-school-year/

Available from MDE: “Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team Consideration of the Need for Extended School Year (ESY) Services” includes a worksheet to assist IEP Teams.