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Offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families. |
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 Golf Tournament Early Bird Deadline is fast approaching!
This year's tournament is sponsored by ALCO Pharmacy and will take place on Monday, September 27th at the beautiful Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro! Early-bird pricing for this fantastic event only lasts until September 13th! Single Golfers are $135 and corporate packages (foursome and tee sign) are $600. Click here to register online. Please click here to see sponsorship levels and to support the tournament online. Contact Elizabeth Wilson at ewilson@thearcofpgc.org for more information. |
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2009 Award Winners |
The Arc Countywide Awards Program is seeking nominations!
People all around us are working to make life better for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc's Countywide Awards Program will take place at the UMD Golf Clubhouse on October 21st to celebrate excellence in the field of developmental disabilities. We are excited to showcase the caliber of achievement that is taking place within the county this year, and hope that recognition of these achievements will spur others on to the same level of excellence. Click here to download a nomination form. All nominations should be sent to Elizabeth Wilson at ewilson@thearcofpgc.org or mailed to The Arc Building by September 24th.
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 FREE Special Education Advocacy Clinic
Advocating for appropriate special education services for your child can sometimes be difficult. Join us at The Arc Building on Saturday, October 2nd between the hours of 9:30 - 3:30 to receive free legal and referral information and parent resources. Workshops will be held on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Discipline. Appointment are encouraged, but not mandatory. Please call 410-859-5400, ext. 118 to reserve an appointment time. |
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 Personal Care Help is Available!
Personal Care is a Medicaid funded program for people who need direct assistance with tasks such as eating meals, bathing, grooming, using the toilette, and light housekeeping. Caregivers typically come to the home once each day, and help with assigned personal care tasks. The caregiver leaves once the tasks are completed, and thus cannot be used for extended supervision purposes. Personal Care services are unavailable to individuals living in group homes or those receiving DDA funded staff supports in their family home. Interested families should call Rita Eze, RN at 301-925-7050 ext. 310. |
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 Spotlight a House of Worship:
Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchellville is working diligently to include children with disabilities in their worship services. The church works directly with families to create an individual religious education plan for each child with a disability. The focus for most families is to help their child fully participate in worship and receive the sacraments.
Holy Family's program currently works with children ages 3-18. The program meets weekly, and children are included in classes with their non-disabled peers whenever possible. Most of their Sunday school teachers work as special educators within the Prince George's County Public School System.
Last year the church explored new ways to prepare children with disabilities for Mass. They held a weeknight mass that was more low-key and shorter than the typical Sunday celebration. The church hopes to make this a regular part of their weekly schedule this year.
For more information about how Holy Family is including people with disabilities, visit their website at www.holyfamilywoodmore.com. |
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 Preparing for Transition: Ready at 21
Fifteen families met at The Arc Building this month for the first of four parent/student orientations to the Ready at 21 Program. The program, which has been expanded through a grant from the Walmart Foundation and The Arc of the US, helps prepare students for life after high school. With the support of their families and eighteen Ready at 21 sessions, students will learn about community living, self determination, employability, and career awareness. Sessions will take place at Prince George's Community College, and students will attend field trips to explore these topics. |
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 Attend the Gubernatorial Candidates Forum.
The Maryland Disabilities Forum is hosting a 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Disability Issues on October 11 at the BWI Marriott Hotel from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The leading 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates - Governor Martin O'Malley and former Governor Bob Ehrlich have both been invited to participate in the event. Candidates will be asked to address their respective platforms on disability issues, and will also take questions from the audience. This is a free event, and pre-registration is preferred: http://www.mddforum.org/2010forumregistration.html. |
| Upcoming workshops and events: |
People on the Go Meeting
Autism Pathfinders: Adult Issues Workshop Series- Employment
Guys' Night Out: Laser Tag
Parent Empowerment Support Group Meeting
Transition 101: Transition Planning Guide
The Guardian of Ga'Hoole: Sensory Friendly Version
17th Annual Golf Tournament
Home Ownership Seminar
Special Education Advisory Clinic
Transition 101: Think College
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September Sales Event:
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September 10-12 and receive 50% off everything in the store!
(Discount is off of original price. Sale price cannot be combined with any other offer.) | |
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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The Arc of Prince George's County is a nonpartisan organization that neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate for office.
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Mac Ramsey
Executive Director
The Arc of Prince George's County
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