The Arc of Calhoun County

18/06/2026

Are you a direct care worker looking to build a career? An employer trying to find the right fit? Or someone looking for care? MI Care Career connects all three for free!

MI Care Career is an easy-to-use platform that connects and matches direct care workers and employers across Michigan. Matches are based on your availability, preferences, and needs, and will only work when enough people have created profiles.

The more profiles on the platform, the better the matches and the easier it is for Michigan to find the care it needs.

Create your profile today at MICareCareer.Michigan.gov

For assistance, email [email protected]

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of race, national origin, color, s*x, disability, religion, age, height, weight, familial status, partisan considerations, or genetic information. Sex-based discrimination includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, s*x characteristics, and pregnancy. MDHHS-Pub1969(8-24)

18/06/2026

Did you get a bowl of cereal at the 2026 National Cereal Festival last weekend? You can thank two of The Arcs volunteers for keeping the milk in your bowls and the juice in your cups!

Events like this are a favorite amongst Participants and we love being able to have opportunities to build skills in an inclusive community setting. Great job on all your hard work John and Steven!

Want to learn more about what our Skill Building Program does? Visit us online at https://thearccalhoun.org/skill-building/!

18/06/2026

The Supreme Court has already decided that living in the community is a legal right.

More than 25 years ago, the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in their communities and not be forced into institutions.

That ruling changed millions of lives. But a right on paper only works when people can get the support they need. That’s what Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) make possible.

Congress made the biggest cuts to Medicaid in history last year. Now, many states are considering options that could reduce access to HCBS.

Help keep the promise of Olmstead alive. Tell Congress to protect Medicaid HCBS and the right of people with disabilities to live in their communities. https://bit.ly/4fAVl54

18/06/2026

Shout out to the Battle Jacks whose deeds are in line with their words. The Arc appreciates working with them to employ people with disabilities.

A Statement From Battle Jacks Baseball.

18/06/2026

Join MDRC’s LEAD program July 1 for Unlearning Shame: Reclaiming Disability Pride in Communities of Color, a virtual panel discussion centering the voices and lived experiences of program graduates.

Panelists will share personal stories about challenging stigma, embracing disability identity, and building collective strength at the intersections of race and disability.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to better understand how shame shows up in families, systems, and communities, and how disability pride can help us move toward connection, belonging, and justice.

Event details:
Wednesday, July 1
12:00 to1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual on Zoom
Register here: leadunlearningshame.eventbrite.com

The LEAD Program is funded by the
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.



[Image description: Graphic for a virtual event. The top includes the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, LEAD, and Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council logos. Large black text reads, “Unlearning Shame: Reclaiming Disability Pride in Communities of Color.” Event details list Wednesday, July 1, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. ET, and Virtual on Zoom, next to a purple “Register Now” button. Along the bottom is an illustration of a diverse group of people of color, including disabled people: one person using a wheelchair and an older adult using a walker. A disability pride flag appears on the right.]

16/06/2026

Did you know that unemployment among adults with disabilities is double that of those without a disability? Despite the desire and ability to work, many face significant barriers. The Arc of Calhoun County is changing that through our Employment Services program!

We offer comprehensive, individualized support including:
✔ Job exploration and searching
✔ Resume building and interview prep
✔ Workplace skills training
✔ Ongoing, long-term support even after the first day on the job!

Interested in how this program works? You can read about two of our participants, Annie and Charlie, who have secured jobs with the help of Employment Services: https://thearccalhoun.org/blog/building-confidence-employment-services/
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11/06/2026

The Arc of Calhoun County is excited to be participating in this important event! Mark your calendars and join us as we help to provide important information about how to keep loved ones safe in the event of an emergency.

Find out more at https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4925

11/06/2026

When you think of Skill Building, what type of skills do you think of?

For some of our Participants, it is learning how to properly and safely drive golf carts! We never want to limit the scope of opportunity to learn and develop participants' skill sets​​ and we love finding new and interesting ways to do so!

Want to learn more about what our Skill Building Program does? Visit us online at https://thearccalhoun.org/skill-building/!

08/06/2026

Thank you Battle Jacks for hitting it out of the park (sorry, we couldn't resist a good pun) and creating these fun snack packs for our programs! It is so cool to get to partner with great organizations like yours that are committed to helping create communities where all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow, succeed, and have influence!

02/06/2026

This week The Arc got to support Head Start's end of year family events. Supporting families access to special education services is just one of the ways The Arc is helping to create communities where all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities grow, succeed, and have influence.