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Victory for Maryland Families! |
Thank you to all the grassroots advocates who helped make the recent passage of the alcohol tax bill possible! The Bill passed the full Senate and House on the last day of the session and adds an additional 3% sales tax for alcohol at the point of sale, effective July 1, 2011. $15 million of the revenue raised is dedicated to the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List. In addition, these new funds will be matched by another approximately $13 million in Federal funds. This combined $28 million will provide desperately needed services to more than 500 people in the most critical need of support.
Please don't forget to thank your representatives who supported the passage of this bill. Click here for the Senate voting record and click here for the House voting record.
Click here for a legislative overview of the 2011 session, presented by the MD Developmental Disabilities Council.
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Annual Membership Dinner |  All Arc members are invited to our annual membership meeting and barbecue dinner at the Newton White Mansion on May 25th at 6:30 P.M. Join us as we honor staff for years of service, thank outgoing board members, and elect new board members. Click here to view the nominating committee's report. Our guest speaker is Jerry Adams, Executive Director of the Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County. RSVP to Jessica Neely at jneely@thearcofpgc.org or 301-925-7050, ext. 256. The cost is $10 per person. Click here to pay online. You may also send checks to The Arc of Prince George's County, 1401 McCormick Dr., Largo, MD 20774, or pay at the door. (You MUST RSVP.) |
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Bea Rodgers Joins The Arc Staff. | |
Recently retired Resource Connections Executive Director Bea Rodgers has been appointed as The Arc's new part-time Public Policy Coordinator. In this new capacity, Bea will facilitate Arc membership participation in governmental affairs activities at the local, state, and federal levels. When announcing Bea's appointment, Executive Director Mac Ramsey stated that "Bea's four decades of experience with disability policy at the state and county levels of government make her the perfect candidate for the position." Welcome aboard Bea!
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Thank you Arc Society Members for your generous support! | |
This year's Arc Society Luncheon was held at McCormick and Schmick's at the National Harbor. The Arc Society welcomes members through three avenues each year. Legacy Members have designated The Arc as a beneficiary in their estate plans. Sustaining Members have provided total contributions of $500 or more. Horizon Members have contributed a minimum of $250 to our Endowment Fund. |
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Congratulations to The Arc of Maryland Award Winners! |
 | | Allieu Mansary, The Arc Outstanding Employee of the Year: Gilbert John Zucchi: Direct Support Staff |
 | | Elmore Colvin receives the Self-Advocacy Group Award on behalf of Prince George's County People On the Go. |
 | | Teresa Gardner-Williams, Volunteer of the Year, The Arc Prince George's County |
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Future Planning funds available for families. |
 Planning for the future of a child with a developmental disability is a daunting task, both emotionally and financially. The Arc is pleased to announce that it is once again a recipient of a grant from The HSC Foundation that will assist families of children between the ages of 14 and 26 with attorneys' fees to create a special needs trust. For additional information, contact Mary Funk at 301/925-7050, ext 232 or via email mfunk@thearcofpgc.org.
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Siblings, take part of an international study. |
 A study being conducted at Queen's College, Ontario needs input from adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities. The study is about the effects of sibling relationships on the well-being of people with disabilities. Click here for details about the study and how you can get involved. |
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Take part in the IDEA National Survey of Special Education and Advocacy. |
 This is a survey of whether the rights of students with disabilities and their parents are protected. The survey looks at whether parents are treated as equal partners in their children's education. It will also evaluate the special education process, including IEP meetings and IEP issues, eligibility (Child Find), Due Process hearings (impartial hearings), and other education issues. Click here to access the survey.
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Upcoming workshops and events: |
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo
Community Connections: Bridging the gap between families, chilcare and community resources
Education Committee Meeting: Parental Rights in Education
Sign Language Class
Autism Now! Regional Summit
Transition 101: One Year to Graduate
Future Planning Seminar: Social Security Administration's Concept of Disability
May 17th and May 19th. Click here for more information.
Annual Arc Membership Meeting and Dinner
Sign Language Class
Prince George's Child Resource Center Family Festival
Creating a Roadmap: What do people with developmental disabilities need and how do we get there? June 28th. Click here for more information. |
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Have you visited The Arc Thrift Store lately? 
Come spend $5 on us--
no strings attached!
$5 off your next purchase,
no minimum required.
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Present Coupon for discount. Coupon cannot be exchanged for cash. Offer expires June 1, 2011. All proceeds go to support programs for people with developmental disabilities. | |
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 |
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