Jackie Van Horn - Arc Community Advocates

10/08/2026

By The Arc Community Advocates

10/06/2026

🆕As parents, we manage a lot of information and reports for our child with an IEP. You're invited to a new webinar to learn what questions to ask when things aren't clear.

Register to join us on October 27 to learn how to become a Data Detective by gathering clues, decoding data, following the information through the IEP process, and asking questions when the story isn't clear. Register at https://tinyurl.com/y8mde8e3

🔍How clues are gathered from evaluations, observations and other data sources
🔍Making sense of common test scores
🔍Following the data into the IEP
🔍Examining whether supports and services are working
🔍Understanding meaningful progress and educational benefit
🔍Asking the right questions when the data doesn’t tell a clear story

🔗This webinar is offered again on January 14 and March 3. Full details for this and all of our online learning opportunities available at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

09/30/2026

🆕 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗘𝗣𝘀 🆕
𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁.

Teens and young adults with IEPs and the people who care about them are invited to join us on the second Monday of the month at 4:30PM. One registration, then select the sessions you want to attend.

𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝗥 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘆𝘂𝗿𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗠𝗔𝗙

October - Online Safety
November - Emergency Preparedness
December - Healthy Relationships
January - Mental Health
February - Problem Solving & Decision Making
March - Sleep Wellness & Nutrition
April - Organization & Time Management
May - Community Involvement
June - Housing & Employment

https://tinyurl.com/adultingMAF

09/23/2026

09/12/2026

🍎🍩 THRIVE Fall Gathering in the Park! 🍂

Come celebrate the beginning of fall with THRIVE! Join us for a fun evening of apples, donuts, games, laughter, and time together at the park. 🍁

It’s a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy the beautiful fall season, and connect with friends!

📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Carronde Park
Benton Harbor, MI

🍎 Apples & Donuts
🎲 Fun Games
🍂 Fall Fun
💚 Friendship & Community

THRIVE is for individuals ages 15+ with disabilities. We’d love to have you join us!

Come enjoy a sweet taste of fall and THRIVE together! 🍎🍩🍂

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out!

Hope to see you there!

09/12/2026

📣 You’re Invited to The Arc Community Advocates’ Annual Meeting! 💙🧡

Join us on Tuesday, September 15 as we come together to hear about what we’ve accomplished over the past year, learn what’s ahead, and connect with the people who make our work possible.

RSVP for the Annual Meeting: https://givebutter.com/annual-meeting-mhxrzt

Image is invitation that says: Annual Meeting, September 15, 2026 at 6:00pm at Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center, 2255 W Centre Ave. Join us to learn about the state of the agency policy updates, and member vote on new board members and by-law changes. Refreshments provided. RSVP 269-342-9801 or [email protected], community advocates.org

08/12/2026

Attention Parents & Caregivers! ISK and ASK Family Services are excited to announce our upcoming workshop: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma, starting OCTOBER 6TH!

This 8-week, in-person workshop is designed to provide parents and caregivers with practical skills and support for caring for children who have experienced trauma.

Participants Will Learn How to:
💚 Foster secure bonds
💙 Cultivate emotional safety
💚 Strengthen nurturing attachments
💙 Develop self-care strategies
💚 Better understand and respond to children who have experienced trauma

📅 Start Date: October 6th
📅 Meets: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: ISK, 418 W. Kalamazoo Ave.
📚 Format: In Person
⏳ Length: 8 Weeks
📲 REGISTER at bit.ly/3S8yapj

For questions, please contact:
Cree Jackson
📧 [email protected]
📞 (269) 553-8031 ext. 8031