Membership Benefits
Here’s a long list of the benefits of becoming a member of The Arc of Oakland;
- Two attorneys on staff and available to members.
- Expert, experienced professionals with knowledge on matters of
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
- Social Security disability Insurance (SSDI),
- Special education law,
- Adult Home Help Services (a.k.a., Chore Services”),
- Medicaid,
- Medicare,
- special needs wills and trusts,
- Legal guardianship and possible alternatives (e.g., Power of Attorney),
- Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority services, and
- Person-Centered Planning
- Information and Referral on a variety of subjects.
- Newsletters about disability-related issues, our local newsletter, “Profiles’, the state “Focus”, and a national newsletter, “The Arc Today”.
- This informative website: www.thearcoakland.org
- Availability of staff by phone or by web contact form.
- The Etheridge Plan, a life-long personal advocacy support program
- Shared Parenting, a respite program
- A weekly Weight Watchers group
- A weekly bowling league program
- The annual Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show
- The annual Dove Awards Dinner
- Automatic membership in the state and national organizations
- The Dignified Lifestyles group home monitoring program
- Life and health insurance available through The Arc of the U.S.
- The Arc’s Credit Card Program – a national credit card with no annual fee, available through The Arc of the U.S.
- Publication (FREE – electronic website version only) of the award-winning “Annual Income Tax Guide” for families with a member who has special needs
- Publication (FREE – electronic website verison only) of special needs estate planning and guardianship guides.
- Local, state and federal legislative advocacy
- Reduced cost at conferences, seminars and special training events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Memorial Donation program
To become a member, use this form.
