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Offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. |
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| 2011 State Budget Released |
The Governor's proposed FY2011 budget keeps funding rates level for community service providers that support people with developmental disabilities. The budget reductions implemented last year during the fiscal crisis will carry over into this year with no additional cuts proposed.
The good news is that transitioning youth services will be fully funded for 608 students! The budget also includes funding for 40 people on the waiting list and 50 people with emergency situations. Thank you to all the people who attended the Town Hall Meeting in December and let your needs be known! | |
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| It's Bowling Bash Time! |
 The 2010 Bowling Bash is moving to the College Park AMF Lanes on March 7th and 14th! Sign up online now to sponsor or bowl at this fun-filled event. Early Bird registration ends February 22nd. The Bash is fun for people of all ages and abilities! Proceeds from the Bowling Bash go to the Sarah Petit Fund which provides recreation and vacation grants to people with developmental disabilities. Contact Sarah Logar at 301-925-7050, ext. 230 for more information on the Bowling Bash.
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| Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature |
Join citizens with disabilities, families, providers, and advocates as we meet with Legislators in Annapolis to discuss critical disability issues! Registration deadline is February 11th! Click here to download a registration form. The cost is $18 per person and includes a continental breakfast. We will meet at the Annapolis Loews Hotel Atrium and Ballroom at 126 West Street, Annapolis at 8:30 am for a legislative reception and briefing. Participants are encouraged to make appointments for constituent meetings with legislators from 11:00 - 4:00. Contact The Arc of Maryland at 410-571-9320 for more information. |
| Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Update: Funding now more accessible! |
 T he Developmental Disabilities Administration has expanded eligibility for LISS to include individuals receiving DDA funding with the exception of those receiving full residential services.
This significant change means that an individual in a day program, supported employment, or family or Individual support services is now able to apply to LISS for services such as respite or assistive technology.
Individuals or families applying for LISS must still be able to verify that they are a Maryland resident and have a disability. Click here to read more about LISS and to access an application for services. Contact Karen Oliver at 1-877-967-5272 for more information. |
| Checkoff Box legislation proposed to fund the waiting list. |
 In an attempt to raise additional revenue to fund services for people on the waiting list, proposed legislation would create an income tax "checkoff box" on individual Maryland tax returns in 2011.
The checkoff would give individual taxpayers the option to donate to the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Equity Fund.
The bill is being introduced by Montgomery County Senator Rona Kramer. Senate President Mike Miller is expected to make the bill one of the top priorities for senate leadership.
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| Get ready for summer camp! |
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The 2010 Summer Camp & Vacation Guide is Here! Take a look at all the great resources our area has to offer. Click here to download the guide. |
| February Spotlight: Time to Shine at the Kennedy Center! |
Making coffee and filing paperwork may be the traditional internship duties that many students take on when accepting a position with an organization. But for Deyman Wade, an Office Skills Training Program graduate at The Arc, the intern experience will be quite different.
Deyman was picked out of a pool of 20 applicants to intern at The Kennedy Center for The Arts through the Experiential Education Initiative Internship. A full-time paid internship, EEI offers practical work experience in a workplace that suits the interest of art lovers perfectly.
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| Ready to work for YOU! |
Attention all Employers! Jason Scindian, Office Skills Training Program graduate, would love to be employed as your administrative assistant! He currently works two days a week at The Arc Building where he types an amazing 90 words per minute and helps administrators with their clerical tasks. His supervisor, Gloria Lyday describes his work as, "incredibly precise!" Jason also volunteers at Doctors' Community Hospital where he has gained a wealth of office experience. If you are interested in exploring career opportunities for Jason, contact Leah Kimball at 240-289-0115, ext. 230. |
| Transitioning Youth have another chance to access funds through the LEAP grant! |
 The Arc was again awarded the Life Enrichment Awards Program (LEAP) grant from the HSC Foundation. This grant provides goods and services that assist with transition planning and implementation for youth between the ages of 14 - 25. Funds have been used for career related courses, equipment, business attire, job exploration, and more. Click here to download an application.
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| Bowie Civitans give a generous gift to The Arc! |
 Thank you Bowie Civitans for you gift of $1,500. The Civitans are dedicated to improving the community through service. The Civitans focus on helping people with developmental disabilities. They fund the Civitan International Research Center, a research and treatment facility for developmental disabilities and special needs. |
| Finishing Touches Outside the Bridges Garden |
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The TKF foundation has provided a beautifully crafted bench for the garden area outside Bridges' sunroom. It sits under the large oak tree and has a place for a journal where those who come and use this quiet space can note their reflections. The garden area is open to the community at large as well as to Arc participants and staff. |
| Upcoming workshops and events: |
Autism Coffee Break
End the Wait Now! Petition box decoration day
UMD Women's Basketball Game
Transition 101
Calorie Crushing Dance Party!
SECAC / Arc Education Committee Joint Meeting
Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature
Disability Policy Seminar
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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Early Bird Special
Come early on Sundays in February and receive an extra 25% off your entire purchase!
25% off on Sundays between noon and 2:00 pm!
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