Jackie Van Horn - Arc Community Advocates

Jackie Van Horn - Arc Community Advocates Individual and Family Advocate for The Arc Community Advocates. This space is to share information that may be of interest for Families and Self Advocates.

06/24/2026

Michigan’s Department of Education has released plans to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

A bipartisan Special Education Committee will travel to school districts to evaluate statewide needs, identify effective practices, and collect input from stakeholders to inform future statewide policies and support systems.

Press release: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/06/10/improve-outcomes-for-students-with-disabilities

Article: https://www.michiganpublic.org/education/2026-06-22/michigan-department-of-education-unveils-new-plan-to-support-students-with-disabilities

06/13/2026
06/09/2026

"IEP: A Closer Look" is offered once a month at different times of day, even during the summer!

Get a better understanding of your child's IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. This workshop can help you:

☀️ take a more in depth look at the key sections of the IEP
☀️ prioritize your greatest concerns
☀️ learn how to address those concerns through the IEP process

Time is set aside every month to answer attendee questions.

🌞Monday June 22 @ 6:30PM
https://tinyurl.com/5ed3vevx

🗽Tuesday July 28 @ 5PM
https://tinyurl.com/2em723w4

🏖️Monday August 17 @ 10AM
https://tinyurl.com/3vvxcsyj

See our full calendar of events at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

06/08/2026

🎉 Welcome Our New Executive Director! 🎉

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Nikki Statler, the new Executive Director of The Arc Community Advocates!

We are excited to have Nikki join our team and lead our organization as we continue our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities and their families throughout our community.

About Nikki Statler:
Nikki Statler is a nonprofit leader, relationship builder, and passionate advocate for community-centered work. Throughout her career, she has been most energized by opportunities that connect people, purpose, and impact — whether through education, accessibility, community partnerships, or organizational growth.

With more than 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nikki has led marketing, development, fundraising, and engagement strategies while helping organizations navigate growth, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen their connection to the communities they serve.

She believes that people thrive, and communities are strongest, when individuals feel heard, supported, included, and connected to a shared purpose. Throughout her career, she has been drawn to work that creates access, removes barriers, and expands opportunities for those whose voices are too often overlooked.

As Executive Director of The Arc Community Advocates, Nikki is excited to work alongside the organization's passionate staff, board members, advocates, families, and community partners to advance inclusion, self-determination, and meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She looks forward to listening, learning, and building upon the strong foundation of advocacy, support, and community impact that defines The Arc Community Advocates.

Please join us in welcoming Nikki to the The Arc Community Advocates family! 💙🧡

06/08/2026

Shifting perspective can make a huge difference.

05/21/2026
04/29/2026
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04/17/2026

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Just 99 days until Journey of Hope of Hope rolls into Kalamazoo, MI! 🚴‍♂️💛
They’ll be kicking off their cross-country cycling adventure on June 7th, spreading awareness and inclusion every mile of the way.

We can’t wait to welcome these incredible riders to our community—stay tuned for updates, ways to get involved, and how you can cheer them on when they arrive! 🙌

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Kalamazoo, MI

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