People with disabilities
How can The Arc help you?
I need an Advocate
The Arc of Western Wayne County exists to advocate effectively for people with disabilities and their families so that they may participate fully in their community.
The Arc of Western Wayne County provides individualized assistance to people with disabilities and their families to ensure they are obtaining appropriate services in the areas of education, housing, employment, family support, prevention and health care, case management, and recreation.
Please contact us at 734.729.9100 to speak with an advocate today!
I need help with…
The Arc can provide one-on-one advocacy and information and referral on a wide variety of topics. These include but are not
limited to:
- Social Security Benefits – We can help you apply for benefits from The Social Security Administration. If you are already receiving benefits and need help managing your money or paying your bills, we can act as your Representative Payee. This means we can receive your Social Security benefits and make sure that all of your bills, especially rent, is paid in full and on time each month.
- Medicaid – We can assist you in applying for Medicaid and can offer information on other programs and services through The Michigan Department of Human Services, such as Food Stamps and Adult Home Help Services.
- Mental Health Services – We can help you apply for services through The Detroit Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency, such as staffing to help you in your home or in the community. Other services that may be available to you include help finding a job, transportation, therapies, and modifications to make your home accessible. If you are already receiving services and need help because you are not getting what you need, we can act as your advocate to make sure that the system is doing what they should be doing for you!
- Recreation – We can help you locate fun things to do in your community. We also sponsor dances several times throughout the year. For more information, go to upcoming events.
Schedule of
coming events
Supporting People in Decision Making
February 09, 2012, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Western Wayne Skill Center
8075 Ritz, Westland, MI 48185
Attorney Roxanne Chang will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee and Trusts.
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Valentine Dance
February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wayne Community Center
4635 Howe Street, Wayne, MI 48184
$4.00 per person.
You must RSVP for this dance.
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Beyond Group Homes
March 01, 2012, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
The Western Wayne Skill Center
8075 Ritz, Westland, MI 48185
Speakers Michelle Driscoll and Christy Courtney will discuss the various community living options available to people beyond group homes with support from the Mental Health System.
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