The Arc Michigan

12/19/2025

Gov. Affairs December 19, 2025 -

On Thursday, December 18, the Michigan State Legislature concluded its business for the year. While the House and Senate approved a number of bills to send to the desk of Governor Gretchen Whitmer for her signature, the Legislature still passed a record low amount of bills for a regular session.

12/12/2025

Gov. Affairs December 12, 2025 -

This week in Lansing, House Republicans voted to disapprove $645 million ($351.5 million General Fund) in work projects. Work projects are requests by the State Budget Office to carry forward funding from the previous fiscal year and allow those dollars to be utilized for the original purpose over a...

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is holding a hearing next week on the importance of community living, and they’re asking for real stories from people who rely on Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS). If HCBS support you or someone in your life to live and fully participate in the community, now is the time to share your story! The deadline is December 8, so make sure Congress understands what these services make possible. https://bit.ly/4rzzHl8

11/21/2025

Did you know? Families and advocates in the 1950s created The Arc to fight for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their work laid the foundation for rights we are grateful for today!

11/21/2025

Gov. Affairs November 21, 2025 -

The Michigan State House and Senate began their November break after concluding business on Thursday, November 13. When they return on December 2, the House and Senate will continue legislative business through December 18, when they are expected to break for the remainder of the year.

11/21/2025

What do 𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, an 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐫, and 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 all have in common?

They can all be found at The Arc of Macomb County - 4th Annual Art, Advocacy, and Appetizers event!

We're just a 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 away from the 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, and we want you to be there too!

Purchase your tickets now and support a great cause!
https://arcservices.org/art-advocacy-appetizers/

11/19/2025

11/14/2025

Did you know that volunteering is more inclusive than ever?

Many organizations (including The Arc!) create opportunities for people with disabilities to give back, connect, and lead.

Giving isn’t just seasonal — it’s empowering year-round! 💫

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

🍁 Did you know? People with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the U.S. — and inclusion benefits everyone!
This November, let’s be thankful for the power of community, access, and belonging. 💛