Welcome to Intentional Communities of Washtenaw!
Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW) is an organization consisting of parents, families, and friends of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our goal as a community is to reduce feelings of isolation and improve the quality of life of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting community living and enhanced social opportunities. Our programming includes varied weekly activities, monthly community potlucks, excursions to places of interest in and around Ann Arbor, fundraising events such as Bowlapalooza and ICW’s annual Fall Ball, and many more enriching events.
As an Intentional Community
ICW’s mission is to promote stable and sustainable quality of life for adults with intellectual and or developmental disabilities, designed to reduce isolation and develop skills to live interdependently in a community setting.
Create unique, high quality communities of choice for clusters of 6-8 individuals
Provide enhanced social opportunities for our resident members to interact with each other and the community
Encourage recreational activities and community interaction across the ICW clusters
Interested in learning more about Intentional Communities of Washtenaw (ICW)?
Please complete the Contact Form below. Thank you!
While you wait for a response from ICW, please consider the topics we shall discuss together:
- How ICW can best support the needs of your family and your loved one.
- Our community locations in Ann Arbor and the residential application process.
- Scheduling a time to get to know one another better and to answer your questions.
- Learning more about how your family/loved one can participate in the ICW community.
ICW Special Events
At ICW, we deeply value social interactions and meaningful community connections. We regularly come together for special events and shared experiences that include our resident members and their families, fostering a strong sense of belonging and togetherness. Past programming has included Bowlapalooza, excursions to the Leslie Science & Nature Center, and our annual Fall Ball, among many other opportunities to connect purposefully with one another.
