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Offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. |
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 Important Update on LISS: Families of individals with developmental disabilities will be pleased to learn that the Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) program has undergone changes that make it more accessible and beneficial to children and adults. LISS may be accessed multiple times throughout a year and across multiple years. In other words, it is NOT a once in a lifetime service. While LISS still cannot exceed $3,000 in one year, families may apply with a specific request more than once a year as well as annually. Click here for additional information on LISS and an application. | |
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 Holding our own in Annapolis:
The State Budget is moving forward with no cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)! The budget also restores $750,000 of a $1 Million cut to DHR Respite Care that occured last year. Thank you to everyone who called, emailed, and testified; your efforts have made a difference! Click here to read The Arc of Maryland's full report. |
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Happily Employed at Happy Day Care!
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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall..."
The children at Happy Day Care in Clinton enthusiastically clap and sing as Ashlei Rodriguez leads them in one of their favorite nursery rhymes.
Ashlei has always loved children and dreamed of one day working with them. The Arc's Employment Services Division has worked alongside Ashlei to help her realize her dreams. After completing a teaching internship at Hopewell Academy over a year ago, Ashlei began working at Happy Day Care as a Teacher's Assistant.
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 Bowling Bash Success!
This year's Bash, sponsored by The Columbia Bank, was attended by over 400 people and raised over $27,000! Proceeds from the Bowling Bash go to the Sarah Petit Fund, which provides recreation and vacation grants to people with developmental disabilities.
Think of all the people who will be able to go places, make friends, and have fun this year as a result of your generosity! Thank you to everyone who helped make the Bash such a success! |
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New Wheels at The Arc! 
The Arc received funding from the Maryland Transit Authority's (MTA) Capital Grant Program to purchase this all accessible van. The brand new van will be used to transport people to and from day programs and will enable more people to go out to activities in the community on a daily basis. |
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Funding for Transitioning Youth!
The HSC Foundation is again partnering with The Arc through the Life Enrichment Awards Program (LEAP) grant. The grant allows The Arc to assist youth between the ages of 14 and 25 with goods and services that help with transition planning and implementation. Last year 11 students received grants for things such as tuition for career related courses, communication devices, and entrepreneurial start-up costs. Click here to download an application for the grant. For more information, contact Karen Oliver at 301-925-7050, ext. 245. |
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A new study may help detect autism in infants.
National Public Radio (NPR) reported last week on a study of infants and their ability to differentiate between human and non-human sounds and emotions relayed in human voices. The study suggests that early warning signs for autism and other developmental disorders related to language acquisition may be spotted as early as 7 months. Click here to read or listen to the whole story. |
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Ready to Work for YOU! Attention all Employers! Daniel Evans, Office Skills Training Program graduate, would love to be employed as your administrative assistant! He currently works part time as an office assistant at the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Southern Regional Offices where he has proved to be a true asset. Daniel would love to expand his working hours.
You may not currently be hiring, but you may know someone who is. Let's use our networks and help land a job for Daniel! If you are interested in exploring career opportunities for Daniel, contact Leah Kimball at 240-289-0115, ext. 230. |
| Upcoming workshops and events: |
Autism Awareness Comedy Night
People on the Go Meeting
Guys' Night Out at the Bowie Baysox Game
Very Important Parents Meeting
April 9th. Click here for details.
Autism 101: Laying the foundations for individual and family supportsApril 12th. Click here for details.
Disability Policy Seminar
Educating Students with Autism
Spring Fling for Teens and Adults
Peace for Pieces Family Impact Luncheon
Special Education Advocacy Clinic
Wrightslaw Special Education and Advocacy ConferenceApril 22nd. Click here for details.
Movie Morning for children with Autism: Oceans
Zoo Trip!
Special Olympics Spring Games
Infants & Toddlers Story Time and play time
Various times and locations. Click here for details. |
| 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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Easter Monday Sale!
Stop by on Monday, April 5th and take advantage of our Buy One, Get One Half-Off Deal!
Buy one item, get another item of equal or lesser value half-off.
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| 11000 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 301-572-4241 Open M-F 10 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm | |
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