The Arc Community Advocates

10/14/2026

Registration is open for our next Let's Talk About It webinar: "Voting Matters: Rights, Access, and Resources," presented by David Foster of the Bureau of Elections, and Rachel Prevatt of Disability Rights Michigan.
📅Thursday, October 15
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)
🔗 Register here: https://go.mi.gov/padk13317

Reminder: Registration is open for our next Let's Talk About It webinar: "Voting Matters: Rights, Access, and Resources," presented by David Foster of the Bureau of Elections, and Rachel Prevatt of Disability Rights Michigan.

📅Thursday, October 15
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

🔗 Register here: https://go.mi.gov/padk13317

Join us to learn more about voting rights and learn about resources and supports available to help you exercise your right to vote. This webinar will also explore accessible voting, including how to request an absentee ballot, accommodations for curbside voting, and assistive technologies available at polling locations.

💬 Let's Talk About It is a webinar series for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family wellbeing.

10/09/2026

Come see us at the 12th Annual Transition Fair!

Planning for life after high school starts with having the right information and connections.

Join us for the 12th Annual Transition Fair and explore resources that help support successful transitions for students with disabilities. Meet with community agencies, learn about employment and volunteer opportunities, college preparation, housing resources, recreation programs, and more. Whether you're a student, family member, educator, or support professional, this event is designed to help you discover what's possible for the future.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕝 2:30-5:00 p.m.
📍 Transition Services North Building at KRESA West Campus, 4606 Croyden Avenue, Kalamazoo

No registration required. Drop in, ask questions, and connect with organizations that can help you navigate the next steps with confidence. 💙

10/08/2026

The only thing worse than missing Arctoberfest? Seeing everyone else’s photos the next day. 👀✨

Live music, an open bar, incredible silent auction finds, and a night of fun for a great cause. Don’t be the one who missed it—get your tickets now! 🎟️

Get your tickets here:

By The Arc Community Advocates

10/06/2026

🧠 If you’ve met one person with ADHD, you’ve met one person with ADHD.

ADHD doesn’t look the same in every student.

A child may be bright, quiet and doing well academically while still struggling with organization, transitions, task initiation or completing work independently.

💬 What’s one thing you wish more people understood about ADHD?

Drop your thoughts below. 👇

09/16/2026

What a year. 💙

Tonight we had the opportunity to celebrate the impact of The Arc Community Advocates, the people who make that work possible, and the individuals and families at the heart of it all.

And we got a little glimpse of what might come next. We’re excited to begin strategic planning and thoughtfully explore how we can grow our impact and continue showing up for our community.

So much to celebrate. So much ahead.

09/15/2026

The Arc Communtiy Advocates are excited to attend the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council Developmental Didabilities Advocacy Day - United in Community Living!

09/11/2026

📣 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