Buy and Sell on eBay to Support the Arc of Midland
the Arc of Midland is part of the eBay Giving Works  program. So, you can support our mission when you buy and sell on eBay. Here’s how:
Buy
You can find whatever you're looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support the Arc of Midland at the same time!
Shop now to support the Arc of Midland
Sell
You can also support the Arc of Midland when you sell on eBay. Just designate our organization to receive 10-100% of your final sale price the next time you list something great.
Did you know that charity listings often get more bids and higher prices than regular eBay listings? Boost your sales and support our critical work while you’re at it! Plus eBay gives back to you too, with a fee credit on your basic selling fees.
Sell now to support the Arc of Midland
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Person Centered Plans
A facilitator is one who makes the process easier. Facilitators at The Arc of Midland do the following:
-Assist individuals in inviting the people that they want
-Focus on topics of the individual's choice
-Share information about resources and options available to the person
-Encourage group participation
-Assure there is a recording of the meeting
-Help to establish links to the community
-Connect individuals to needed supports from service agencies
The following principles guide the facilitation of personal plans by The Arc of Midland:
We first and foremost support the dreams of individuals, their families, and/or significant others
Person centered planning is biased toward the individual's goals, dreams, and agenda
Person centered planning helps individuals create a life in their homes and community and plan how that will be supported
Facilitation extends "circle thinking" to the person centered planning process
Individuals need to be part of a community; facilitation focuses on life outside the service system
We value and respect individual choices, even when they seem to be self-limiting or controversial
Facilitators and their stores of local knowledge are resources for consumers and their families and staff
Facilitators at The Arc of Midland are available to facilitate Person Centered Plans, Circles of Support, MAPS, Individual Budgets, and more.
Definitions
Person Centered Plan - an annual process in which individual's dreams and goals are discussed and strategies are brainstormed in order to reach those goals.
Circles of Support - a group of people who meet regularly to help a person with a disability realize a dream or reach a life-goal.
MAPS - a process to help an individual get from the present reality to future dreams.
Individual Budgets - a process to help individuals budget their service dollars, allowing them to choose how their money is spent.
For more information or to request a facilitator, contact the facilitator directly or Leah Hockaday at Lhockaday@thearcofmidland.org
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TEAM Meeting and People First Meeting Schedules updated
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The Arc of Midland to Host Voters Forum. We will have representatives from the candidates for President and those who are running for sheriff. When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:00 PM-9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada). Where: Room 110. Strosacker Bldg. Main Street , Midland, MI
New Newsletter Published Winter 2011
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For those of you who have been trying to follow this emerging issue related to people who are eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare, please take note of the document written by the Michigan association of Mental Health boards. This is the recommendation that they are making to the state of Michigan as Michigan begins to develop a new model of service for this population. As always, you can check out the Arc Michigan website for the most current updates on this issue.
Thanks,
Jan Lampman
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The Arc Launches Sibling Project with New Partnership
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An Excellent Editorial by Tom Watkins on December 3, 2011, as published in the Midland Daily News
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A New Application for people with Autism
Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Lesley Stahl reports.
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A New Link for People with Autism
The Autism NOW Center is the nation's source for resources and information on community-based solutions for individuals with autism, other developmental disabilities, and their families. A national initiative of The Arc.
http://autismnow.org/
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United Way is an important partner in the work that we do. In an effort to help United Way reach the goal of raising $5,000,000 this year, we are participating in a pop can drive and a "change for change" campaign. Please bring your loose change and pop cans to our annual meeting on October 20th so that we can show the power of our membership when it is time to help out! The Arc of Midland has already begun collecting money from the people they serve during the United Way Campaign. As the United Way is serving many more people this year, we need to all step up our support
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As some of you may have heard, Michigan is one of a few states that have been selected by the Federal government to look at reform of service delivery for people who are "dual eligible's", meaning people who have both Medicaid and Medicare. This system reform has the potential to significantly impact many people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. .
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Arc 5K Run Walk and Stroll August 13th, 2011 was a Great Success
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The Arc of Midland Supports the "Access to Recreation " project of the Midland Area Community Foundation
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The 2010 Arc of Midland Arc Stroll, Roll & 5 K Run was a huge success, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, volunteers, and especially participants
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The Arc of Midland is a finalist for the Outstanding Volunteer Program Award as part of the 2010 Governor’s Service Awards.
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The 2010 Midland Area Bike Camp was a huge success
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