ASSOCIATION for the MACOMB-OAKLAND REGIONAL CENTER
P.O. Box 380710 Clinton Twp.,MI 48038-0070
248-276-8178
MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Be a Volunteer. Consider monitoring group homes in either Macomb or Oakland County. We have many homes without monitors. We need your help. Monitoring not only provides a valuable service to the community but it also will expand your knowledge of the functions, procedures and problems of managing a home for independent living - SIP. You need only to commit yourself to 3 hours every 3 months. And you get paid mileage. We provide training and mentoring. Enjoy a rewarding experience caring for the children of our members that came before us, who fought the battles and won the education and life benefits we experience today. Some day your children will be looking for the same care and friendship.
For more information, please call:
Paulette Howell (Oakland) 248-673-8989
Betty Erwin (Oakland) 248-676-8124
When a first-time consumer with a developmental disability requires access to the system, Common Ground provides the initial screening. Common Ground will ask the following questions to assess eligibility requirements:
1. Self-care: Does the person have problems feeding or taking care of their personal needs without help most of the time?
2. Receptive/Expressive Language: Does the person have problems talking or communicating his/her needs to others or understanding what someone says most of the time?
3. Learning: Does the person have problems learning new skills or things most of the time?
4. Mobility: Does the person have a problem walking or getting around most of the time?
5. Self-Direction: Does the person have problems doing their daily routine without help most of the time?
6. Capacity for Independent Living:
Does the person have a problem staying under emotional or behavioral control most of the time?
or
Does the person have problems living on his/her own most of the time?
7. Economic Self-Sufficiency: Does the person have problems paying bills and managing money on his or her own?
(At least 3 of the 7 items must be answered yes to be considered eligible to receive
Developmentally Disable Supports and Services.)
The Crisis and Resource Hotline number you call for services is 1-800-231-1127. It is available 24/7.
IF YOU ARE A CAREGIVER THAT WISHES TO OPT OUT OF SEIU
Send a request to opt out - in writing - to the SEIU. Explain that you are a parent who cares for your adult son or daughter in your own home and that the union does not benefit you in any way. This is the way to withdraw from the Union and no longer have to pay dues or fees.
Send the letter to the attention of: Sandra McMillan
SEIU Healthcare Michigan
2604 Fourth Street
Detroit, MI 48201
If you want additional information, the local SEIU number is 313-655-7816.
