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Introducing Our New Look |
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The Arc is 60 years old and the nation's 9th largest non-profit, yet recent research found that brand recognition for The Arc ranks 96th among other non-profits. In an effort to increase awareness both nationally and locally, The Arc is proud to unveil an exciting new identity that will unite over 700 state and local chapters! Along with the new brand comes renewed energy and dedication to the movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new tag line, "Achieve With Us," is both an invitation and a command, as it represents our movement's determination to achieve even more in terms of participation, inclusion, acceptance and respect for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the years to come. |
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Maryland Legislative Update |
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The Maryland General Assembly is moving quickly through its 90 day session. Click here to find out about legislative and budget matters affecting people with disabilities and their families.
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New Director of Community Affairs |
 The Arc is pleased to announce that Jessica Neely joined The Arc as Director of Community Affairs on February 28, 2011. She will be overseeing fundraising, communications, special events, our volunteers, and The Arc Thrift Store. For the past six years, Jessica served as Executive Director of The PEN/Faulkner Foundation, a literature organization that promotes reading and confers a national fiction award. Prior to this, Jessica was an English teacher and educational administrator for over two decades. She is also a freelance editor and writer. A resident of Cheverly, MD, just down the road, Jessica is the mother of three children, one of whom has cerebral palsy. She is very active with the parents association and educational advocacy at her son's school, Kingsbury Day School. Jessica earned her M.A. in English and Creative Writing from Stanford University and her B.A. in English from Vassar College. She is thrilled to join The Arc! |
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End the Wait - Check Line 38! |
 Maryland Citizens can help people with developmental disabilities by making a gift to the Maryland Waiting List Fund by checking Line 38 on their MD Income Tax Return. Click here to download a fact sheet. Click here to download a tax preparation coupon. |
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Upcoming workshops and events: |
Helping your Challenging Child: a 10-session caregiver training program Starting March 3rd. Click here for more information.
The Arc Education Committee March 8th. Click here for more information.
People On the Go Meeting
Parent Workshop: Positive Discipline
Conference on Faith and Disabilities
Future Planning Seminar: Long-term Advocacy
March 23rd and March 31st. Click here for more information.
Departing Rosewood Documentary
One World Center for Autism Open House
Accessibility Summit
April 1st and 2nd. Click here for more information. |
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with
a gift certificate to The Arc Thrift Store!
Receive 50% off any one item, when you shop with us on March 17, 2011.
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Present Coupon for discount. All proceeds go to support programs for people with developmental disabilities. |
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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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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.
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 |
