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Offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. |
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| MD Board of Public Works Cuts Developmental Disabilities Services Again. |
 Facing a state budget with a massive deficit, the Maryland Board of Public Works cut an additional $470 million from the FY 2010 budget, effective October 1, 2009. Of this total, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) was the recipient of $21.7 million in cuts. Key elements of cuts in developmental disabilities services include:
- A 10% or $1 million cut to Rolling Access Funds. These funds provide small grants to families to assist in caring for their children within their own home.
- A 2% or $15 million cut to residential, supported employment, day and community support programs provided by nonprofit agencies like The Arc of Prince George's County. This comes on top of a nearly 1% cut earlier this summer.
- A 15% or $5 million cut to Service Coordination. These are casemanagement services that facilitate access to DDA services and coordinate service provision for people already in services.
- A 50% or $1 million cut to Adult Respite Care through the Department of Human Resources.
Provider agencies are scrambling to accommodate these cuts in budgets that already were severely inadequate. One third of these agencies ended fiscal year 2009 with a deficit. With these cuts, the situation will only get worse.
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| Don't miss our Golf Tournament on September 21st! |
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| A Celebration of Excellence: The Arc Countywide Awards Program |
 The Arc is seeking nominations for Prince Georgians who are promoting opportunities and positive change for people with developmental disabilities. Awards of Excellence will be presented at the October 29th Annual Awards Luncheon to be held at the Prince George's Ballroom. Awards will be presented in the areas of education, employment, governmental affairs, recreation, worship, professional involvement, advocacy, corporate involvement, citizenship, and lifetime achievement. All community members and agencies within Prince George's County are encouraged to participate. Click here to download a nomination packet. Contact Elizabeth Wilson at 301-332-8495. 2008 Award Winners pictured. |
| Life Enrichment Awards Program (LEAP) jumps into action at The Arc! |
 The LEAP grant, sponsored by the HSC Foundation, provides goods and services that are usually not available from public service and government agencies, and are directly linked to transition planning and implementation. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes including: Career Related Courses, Equipment, Business Attire, Job Exploration. Eligible applicants with a disability must be between the ages of 14-25. For more information please contact Karen Oliver at 301-925-7050, ext. 245. Click here to download an application.
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| Two New Grants for The Arc! |
 The Arc is pleased to announce that it will be the recipient of two new $30,000 grants. The HSC Foundation has selected The Arc for one of the first grants under its new Family Circles initiative. This grant will allow The Arc to expand its Future Planning Program, a program that assists Arc families with long-term financial and estate planning. Equally exciting is the news that The World Bank Community Connections Fund will be providing a grant to help place graduates of The Arc's Office Skill Training Center in various office jobs throughout the metropolitan area.
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| Making music as Bridges |
 Kelly Shumann, 17 yr old harpist from Oakton, Va, entertained the paraticipants at Bridges this past August. Kelly encouraged participants to strum the harp or feel the vibration emitted from the harp's frame. Both participants and staff were introduced to the typical music played on a harp. Kelly is pictured with Phillip Frierson and program specialist, Keishia Walker-Fells. |
| Plan for the Future! |
 The Future Planning Program continues its series for families, providing them with information on how to properly plan for the time when they are no longer able to care for their son or daughter. Join us on September 17th for a workshop on Understanding Government Benefits. Learn about the government benefits an individual with disabilities receives and the importance of protecting these benefits while planning for the future. You don't want to miss this informative workshop! Contact Mary Funk at: 301/925-7050, ext. 232 to register or for more information.
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| Upcoming workshops and events: |
"Arc Education Committee Meeting"September 8th, 6:30 pm. Click here for details.
"People On the Go Meeting"
September 10th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Click here for details.
"Self Advocacy Day"
September 13, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, The Arc of Baltimore. Click here for details.
"Transition 101: Steps in the Transitioning Youth Process"
"Residential Family Picnic"
September 16th, 3:30 - 7:00 pm. Click here for details.
"Future Planning Workshop: Understanding Government Benefits"
"ASA Sensory Version of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movie"
September 19th, 10:00 am, Magic Johnson Theater, Largo. Click here for details.
"Community Supports Picnic"
September 25th, 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Click here for details.
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
September 27th 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Click here for details.
"Maryland Respite Care Coalition Wine Tasting Fundraiser"
October 4th, American Visionary Art Museum. Click here for details.
"Autism Coffee Break"
"Respite Awareness Day Conference"
October 26th, Linthicum Heights. Click here for details.
"Infants & Toddlers Story Time and play time"
Various times and locations. Click here for details.
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| The Arc is a great place to work! |
Our latest listing of employment opportunities can be found by clicking here. Please share this listing with your family and friends!
Arc Notes is a publication for members and supporters of The Arc of Prince George's County who have provided us with their e-mail address. Please feel free to give us feedback by replying to this e-mail.
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Mac Ramsey
Executive Director
The Arc of Prince George's County
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Terrific Tuesdays at  Thrift Store
Every Tuesday in September: Receive an extra 25% off your entire purchase! (No coupon necessary.)
The Arc Thrift Store
11000 Baltimore Ave. (Rt. 1 across from Costco)
Beltsville, MD 20705
301-572-4241
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm |
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