The Arc of Macomb County

04/29/2026

Millions of people with disabilities rely on Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) to live in their homes and be part of their communities. These services help pay for direct support professionals, daily care, and the support people need to live healthy lives in their own communities.

But after the biggest Medicaid cuts in history last year, many states are now struggling to make up for lost funding, which could mean longer waiting lists and less access to these critical services. And now, Congress is considering more cuts!

Tell Congress to protect HCBS. Click the link in the comments to take action now!

04/16/2026

Inclusion includes voting. Make sure you are ready for the next election!!!

There are many elections this year at the local, state, and federal level. Who’s in office matters for people with disabilities. Make sure you’re registered to vote so you can vote for the candidates that you want to represent YOU!

Check your registration status and encourage others to do the same using this simple form: https://bit.ly/3QgQvzb

04/15/2026

04/08/2026

If you’ve been meaning to register, this is your reminder.
Space is limited for this free presentation.

Join DREDF and the American Association of People with Disabilities for a timely conversation on new research examining the current challenges navigating SSDI and SSI and what it means for policy moving forward.

We’ll cover:
- Growing barriers to accessing and maintaining benefits
- What’s at stake for healthcare, including Medicaid and home and community-based services
- The real impact of current and proposed policies
- What a more equitable system could look like

Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET

This is a critical moment and this conversation will help you understand what’s happening and what comes next.

Register now:
https://dredf-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pLcWHf9yTcC826wN9G4QbQ #/registration

04/03/2026

The Arc of Macomb Administrative Office and Skill Center will be closed today, Friday April 3rd! 🐣🌷

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

Restrictions on mail ballots will create more challenges for people with disabilities to vote. The Arc wants to remove these barriers, not make more!!!

03/31/2026

The Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education requires all Intermediate School District boards to appoint a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Loca...

03/27/2026

Applications are now open for our 2026 Jane Vermeulen Leadership Award!

MI-DDI presents this award annually to an outstanding self-advocate who embodies the spirit of the award’s namesake, Jane “Janey” Vermeulen. Jane was a passionate advocate for disability rights and a vibrant, positive person who believed that all people with disabilities should be respected and supported to live active lives in their communities.

The award honors Jane’s passion for self-determination by recognizing individuals with disabilities who demonstrate leadership and make a positive impact in their local communities. The person selected for this award will receive a scholarship of up to $500 to attend a leadership training event or conference.

If you know someone who would be deserving of this award, please follow the registration link below to submit a nomination.
Self-advocates also have the opportunity to nominate themselves.

Nominations close on May 1, 2026.

Visit the following link for nomination forms and requirements:
https://tinyurl.com/34bpawmz

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03/26/2026

Camp Grace Bentley is gearing up for another summer ☀️ of fun and friends! 🛶🏕️

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

03/24/2026

We are wishing all of the Arc advocates GOOD LUCK as you meet with your legislators about the concerns important to people with disabilities!! Keep up the great work!!!

03/21/2026

March 21st is 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, and it's time to 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬! 🧦

Join us in celebrating the beauty, abilities, and joy of individuals with Down Syndrome by wearing your favorite bright, bold, or even mismatched socks, to raise awareness!

Because inclusion, diversity, and unity are always in style 💙💛