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Register now for the Annual Dinner Dance

Join us to celebrate the Annual Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 25 at Laurel Manor in Livonia (map). The exciting evening includes a family style dinner, open bar, live entertainment, raffles and dinner. Don't miss out.

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Powerful video series shows the pursuit of life's dreams and goals.

The Possibilities Series of videos focuses on the lives and accomplishments of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Possibilities Event Flyer Each 4-7 minute video highlights one individual's journey, along with their family and friends, and shows the myriad possibilities and options that all people have as they grow up, become independent, and pursue their life's dreams and goals.

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Michigan Family Supports Initiative

Michigan Family Supports Initiative

Community Liaisons from The Arc of Northwest Wayne County empower individuals with developmental disabilities to reunite with their family and community through individualized planning, navigation to local services and supports, individual and family monitoring, technical support and program evaluation. Call 313-532-7915 for more information.

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Coming Soon!

The blog "In Our Own Voices" will provide an insight to the daily troubles and triumphs of someone living with developmental disabilities. Their words will be their own and their voices will be heard. We will provide more information on this section of the Web site as it becomes available.

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Annual Dinner Dance
Laurel Manor - Livonia
Sat Feb 25, 2012 | 6:30pm - 12:30am

Music by Mass Transit

A great way to break out of the winter time blues. Mark your calendar for this fantastic event! Details will be available in January.


Athletic Program Bowling Fundraiser
Oak Lanes, 8450 Middlebelt Road
Fri Mar 9, 2012 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

$20 per person, Includes 1st and 2nd game mystery, shoes, and pizza.

Registration and payment is required by March 1st

For tickets or information, please contact Janice Bearden (734) 542-1114


Opening Doors, Opening Lives School Inclusion Workshop Series
Livonia Civic Center Library
Sat Mar 10, 2012 | 9:30am - 12:30pm

Join Jennifer Greening for the latest research and advice for successfully including your child with special needs in your neighborhood school.

Free with RSVP - www.ddi.wayne.edu or Anita Saroli (313) 577-2654


JFC - St. Patrick's Day Dance

Fri Mar 16, 2012 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm


Opening Doors, Opening Lives School Inclusion Workshop Series
Livonia Civic Center Library
Sat Mar 31, 2012 | 8:30am - 11:30am

Jennifer Greening, Ed. S. and Michelle Driscoll, Advocacy and Community Resource Director, The ArcNW, will help you review and improve your child's IEP. Bring your child's IEP and get to work!

Free with RSVP - www.ddi.wayne.edu or Anita Saroli (313) 577-2654

Volunteers

You can help improve the quality of life for people living in state licensed group homes by volunteering with The Arc of Northwest Wayne County's Dignified Life Styles program.

Surveys completed by volunteers give the Michigan Department of Community Health information that will determine licensing standards to improve the quality of life for group home residents.

Also great opportunity for parents to learn about different housing options for their sons and daughters with disabilities. Make a difference! Call to volunteer! 313-532-7915

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