Hello and Happy October! 🎃 Contact Kim at (734) 284-2929 to volunteer for our Halloween party or host a trunk! ❄️ Our Winter Wonderland Holiday Party will take place Friday, December 18th, 2026 We are seeking donations from local businesses to help with participant gifts and raffle baskets.

9/29/26 We had a great parent meeting yesterday afternoon at our new Wyandotte facility. Thank you to Java Junction for the great treats! I would also like to thank our VP of Operations and Vocational Services Alics Dillard for putting together such an effective and impactful agenda. Additional thanks to Cherie Stangis, Kierra Jones, Monica Martinez, Kyra Warda and Jennifer Dubie for their thoughtful presentations and engagement with our parent group. Just a few updates. We

I am pleased to introduce Arkay’s Core Values. These values reflect who we are, what we believe, and the standards that should guide how we serve consumers, support families, work with one another, and represent Arkay in our communities. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and other disabilities to achieve sustainable independence through personalized support, meaningful employment opportunities, and active participation in their communities. Our core valu

9//11/2026 Happy Friday! I'm sure most of you are winding down your work week, and I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about exciting updates that are happening at Arkay. Java Junction Change is underway at Java Junction. Leslie and I have been working to update the service-delivery model and strengthen day-to-day operations at the coffee shop. We are also focused on ensuring that Java Junction operates in an economically sustainable manner during the 2026–2027 fiscal yea

⭐ Holiday Donation letter for local businesses ⭐ The letters shown below are specific to the Crossing location in Southgate. 🟠Crossing Spirit Week!🟠

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Click here to listen to Ed Steinberger's interview with Mixing it up with Mixter- An Autism Podcast. In this episode he discusses all the big changes coming our way! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ink0HyJGf2d8nyOhJw1Jq?si=tmMl5Or8R1-kLyleQeMQWg

7/8/26 I hope everyone is having a great week. I wanted to take a moment to share a few exciting updates and celebrations across the agency. First, please join me in congratulating Shawn Hill on an incredible milestone—25 years of service to Arkay. Shawn’s dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization, and we are grateful for everything he has contributed over the years. We also want to wish a very happy birthday to Kelly O’Neill. We hope your day i

Happy July...Stay cool! 😎 Megan

As we embark on a long holiday weekend, that hopefully reminds us of the overwhelming spirit of hope that occurs in a flawed world, I’d like to wish every single one of you and your families peace, love and happiness. Please cherish each other and the relationships you have built. Our interconnectedness is our power and our strength. It gets us through the imperfections and the disappointments that are part of the human experience. It also gives us the perspective to be good

6/17/26 Dear Parents, Guardians, and Home Staff, We are grateful for the continued support and involvement of our families and care teams. Your partnership plays an important role in helping us create meaningful and enriching experiences for the individuals we serve. To provide greater clarity and consistency, we would like to share an update to our approach for activity participation and related costs. Facility-Based Activities · All activities that take place within our fac

I hope you are all doing well. I wanted to take a moment to share several exciting updates happening across Arkay—there is a lot of positive momentum right now, and I’m grateful for the continued dedication each of you brings to our organization. I am pleased to share that staff raises went into effect on June 1st. You should see the updated pay reflected in your paycheck dated Friday, June 19, 2026. Thank you for the hard work that made this possible. We have also officially

6/3/26 Hello Arkay Team, Good morning and welcome to June! As we head into the summer months, we have some exciting updates, well-deserved recognitions, and fun events to look forward to. 💻 Stitches Rollout Update We’re continuing the rollout of Stitches for staff to complete daily progress notes. A big thank you to Tiffany Jenkins and the Oakland team for piloting this project—their efforts helped identify and resolve software glitches and improve procedures along the way.

Download the all-program June newsletter here or under the announcements tab. Individual program calendars and more details are also available under the announcements tab. Happy June!

Our first Parent & caregiver meeting took place at Crossings 5/13/26, with a virtual meeting taking place 5/14/26. Here are the notes and topics covered in the PowerPoint Slideshow. Please feel free to contact Arkay with any questions you may have. AGENDA: Introduction of staff, Remarks from CEO Ed Steinberger,  New logo mission and vision,  How we plan to grow Arkay,  Introducing Employment Services, Java Junction,  New Start time,  Update on providing 1:1 services,

It’s hard to believe it has already been four months. A great deal is happening across the organization, and I want to take a moment to share where we are and where we are headed. As you know, I am committed to transitioning Arkay into a model provider organization—one that delivers cutting-edge, evidence-based services and supports individuals in making informed choices around vocational development, employment skills, and community integration, all leading toward sustainabl

4/16/26 🩵 April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the strengths, talents, and individuality of the people we support every day. Across our programs, we continue to create meaningful experiences, build connections, and support success—and this month has been full of just that! 💡 Autism Awareness Fun Fact Did you know? Autism is called a spectrum because it includes a wide range of strengths, challenges, and abilities. Every individual experiences the world in th

There’s a fresh energy in the air, and our programs are buzzing with activity! From new faces and exciting updates to tasty treats and tech improvements, April is shaping up to be full of growth, fun, and connection. Take a peek at what’s been happening across the agency this month! ​ Exciting Schedule Update We’re thrilled to announce that starting April 13, Skill Building hours will change to 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. across all locations. This adjustment gives us more time and