Since Fall of 2023, Washtenaw ACA has proudly participated in the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business Board Fellows Program. The program came to a close this month with an End-of-Year Celebration event, and two of our Members, Board Chair Sandee Koski and...
Washtenaw ACA is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming series of community stakeholder meetings focused on empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washtenaw County to participate fully in community life. These meetings aim to...
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There’s a question that lives in the back of the mind for nearly every parent or caregiver of a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. It doesn’t always get said out loud, but it’s always there: “What happens after I’m gone?” At Washtenaw ACA, we...
Nearly a month has passed since our February 15th Euchre Tournament at Zal Gaz Grotto, and we're still smiling. For many, that afternoon was a first introduction to Washtenaw ACA — and what a way to meet us. As a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with...
Understanding how disability services are funded — and how to make those funds work in real life — can feel overwhelming. That’s why Washtenaw ACA is pleased to invite our members and community partners to an important upcoming educational webinar focused on the...
Join us for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit at our Fundraising for Inclusion Euchre Tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned card shark or just in it for the fun, every hand you play helps support Washtenaw ACA’s mission of...
The Family Support Subsidy (FSS) remains one of the most practical and impactful supports available to families caring for a child with significant developmental disabilities. The purpose of the Family Support Subsidy is simple but powerful: to help families keep...
On October 3, members of Washtenaw ACA joined dozens of local nonprofits and University of Michigan graduate students at the Ross School of Business for the Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Orientation—a kickoff for this year’s fellowship program hosted by...
Washtenaw ACA President & CEO Kristen Columbus was recently featured on WEMU’s Washtenaw United program, where she spoke about both the opportunities and the threats facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washtenaw County. In the...
We're at it again! ACA is throwing our second annual Detroit Lion's community watch party! Join us at Zal Gaz Grotto on September 28 when the Lions take on the Cleveland Browns at 1pm on Fox. Our party starts at 12:30pm and you can join us FREE, as long as you...
Hello, my name is Autumn Persinger and I am a disabled student at Eastern Michigan University studying Social Work. As someone who is extremely passionate about social justice and disability advocacy, I am a volunteer with the Washtenaw Association for Community...
UPDATE - this position has been filled and is no longer available. TITLE: Education Advocate, Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy (WACA) REPORTS TO: President/CEO EMPLOYMENT STATUS CLASSIFICATION: Part-time, 20 hours/week COMPENSATION: $20-25/hour Position...
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