The Arc of Livingston knows that the early years of life can be trying and emotional for families. We exist to support families through these important developmental years.

The Arc has Knowledge about:

• Early-On services
• Pre-School/PPI
• Child Care
• IDEA and Michigan Special Education Law
• Rights and responsibilities at the local and state level in the school system
• Mediation, hearing, legal process/rights and protections, IEP and IFSP process, MET and 504 regulations
• Mental health services
• Rights and responsibilities within the mental health system
• Family Independence Agency services
• Disability benefits
• Various parent support groups in the community

The Arc provides Advocacy:

• Within educational, mental health, social welfare and community system
• Tools for self-advocacy

The Arc offers Support:

• Holistic - we support the family as a whole
• Emotional - we always have time to talk
• Life needs - transportation, household, resources in the community

The Arc is a Compass that:

• Points in the right direction
• Networks to other community services/resources
• Links to additional resources

The Arc in Action:

• Attends IEP’s
• Attends PCP’s
• Forms support groups
• Offers training

The Arc is a Network that:

• Brings parents together
• Brings agencies together
• Brings the community together
• Develops volunteers for support

• Volunteer, give back and make a difference
• Get to know other families and members of the Arc
• Support people with disabilities. This builds our community and lots of hands make light work.