Washtenaw Association For Community Advocacy

Wipa (work incentives planning and assistance) - provided assistance to 169 individuals to understand the benefits and risks of going back to work and/or increasing their work income. Fielded an additional 30 contacts for information and referral regarding wipa services. (arc mi/wipa)

Local and statewide advocacy - provided local and statewide advocacy through trainings, informational meetings and surveys, to ensure that the lives of people with developmental disabilities are self-determined, safe, and appropriately supported. Numbers served include 41 individuals who participated in the national core indicators survey funded by wayne state univ, and 60 individuals who participated in waca's self determination work group. (wayne state univ/nci surveys, local systems advocacy for self determination) trust services - trust management and individualized support to beneficiaries with disabilities. Served 10 trust beneficiaries. (arc mi trust services, waca trust services)