Congratulations to this year's winners!
Bea Rodgers, Executive Director, Resource Connections
Lifetime Achievement Award
William Fink, Office Assistant, The Arc of Prince George's County
Outstanding Citizen Award
Steve Pyles, President, The Arc of Maryland
Award of Excellence, Advocacy
St. John's Episcopal Church
Award of Excellence, Worship
Dr. George Hajjar, M.D.
Award of Excellence, Professional Involvement
Chapel Forge Early Childhood Center, Motor Group
Award of Excellence, Education
Wesley Person, M-NCPPC Special Programs Division
Award of Excellence, Recreation
Dennis Benjamin, Manager, Royal Theater
Award of Excellence, Employment
Howard Burnett, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Health and Human Services
Award of Excellence, Governmental Affairs
You are invited to the Awards of Excellence Luncheon on October 29th held at the Prince George's Ballroom at 12:00 noon. The cost of the luncheon is $20 per person, which can be paid 
As a result of state cuts and varied distribution, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has taken a second look at Rolling Access and is making changes that will affect both providers and families. Rolling Access will now be replaced by Low Intensity Support Services (LISS). This new program is designed to be a once per lifetime funding source. Only two providers will be chosen from the Southern Maryland Region to administer this program. 
Parents of Transitioning Students graduating in 2010 and 2011 are invited to a critically important meeting concerning funding for the Transitioning Youth Program and actions families must take to assure that funding exists when their family member graduates. Guest speakers will provide you with all the information you need to be an effective advocate for your child. This meeting is co-sponsored by Resource Connections and The Arc. It is scheduled for 7:00 pm on November 3, 2009 at The Arc Building 1401 McCormick Drive in Largo. RSVP to Karen Oliver at 
Resource Connection is hosting the 4th Annual Art Showcase! Please share your talent. People with disabilities, their siblings, and support staff are all encouraged to submit artwork! Multiple types of media will be accepted, including paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, quilts, and poetry. Submission deadline is October 30th. The show will be held on November 14th. 
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 October 15th for a workshop on Planning for the Future of Individuals with disabilities. Learn about guardianship, powers of attorney, and medical decision making. Elizabeth Green, a specialist in estate planning from Franklin & Prokopik lawfirm will present. You don't want to miss this informative workshop! Contact 
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