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State Officials respond to concerns over unspent DDA funds | |
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On November 30th, close to 300 people gathered for a Town Hall Meeting with DHMH Secretary, John Sharfstein, and DDA Executive Director, Frank Kirkland, to discuss the $34.3 million left unspent in FY 2010 and 2011. In response to this situation, Secretary Sharfstein announced the following new funding initiatives:
* Everyone on the Waiting List in Crisis Prevention (1,100 people) will receive up to $10,000 for services of short duration. This means covering 100% of those in Crisis Prevention, rather than the 30% planned.
* DDA will develop a provider "infrastructure support fund" for key items such as equipment, transportation vehicles, and information technology. This will include coordinating with DDA's Medicaid program, in an effort seek federal matching funds.
* DDA will develop the capacity to transition to targeted case management, so that services become eligible for federal matching funds which could bring in an additional $10 million more per year.
* DDA will hire a consultant to develop a supports-only waiver that would allow Maryland to get federal match on funding for a wide range of services now funded through state money alone.
Click here to read more about the town hall meeting. |
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'Services of Short Duration' targeted to assist families in DDA's Crisis Prevention Category | |
 DDA received $15MM on July 1, 2011 from the Alcohol Tax to fund a Waiting List Initiative for FY 2012. The funds are to be used for people on the DDA Waiting List in the Crisis Resolution and Crisis Prevention priority categories. People in Crisis Resolution are eligible for ongoing services and supports. People in Crisis Prevention are eligible for "Services of Short Duration," funds meant to assist with immediate needs. The intent of the Services of Short Duration is to help children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities avoid crisis situations and to remain in their own, or in their family home.
Everyone on the Waiting List's Crisis Prevention may access up to $10,000 in services of short duration. These funds will begin to be distributed in January, and funding ends in June, 2012. At this point in time, there is no guarantee there will be Services of Short Duration funds for next year. Click here to read more about these services. |
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Happy Holidays from The Arc's Transportation Services |  The Arc is fortunate to have a dedicated team of drivers in our Transportation Services program. Most of the individuals we serve depend upon The Arc's 89 vehicles and services provided by Metro Access in order to get to work, day programs, appointments, and recreational activities. And transporting people has become an expensive endeavor, with rising Metro Access fees and gasoline prices. That's why we have decided to use the proceeds from this year's holiday appeal to help fund the transportation services that we provide and secure. Help us provide freedom and independence for the folks supported by The Arc! Click here to make a contribution to this year's holiday appeal. |
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Ringing in the holidays at The Arc |  Program participants, staff, and families are celebrating the holiday season with a range of community activities this month! The Arc's Residential and Community Supports Programs will host their annual Holiday Dinner and Dance at Martin's Crossroads. Our Day and Transportation Programs will sponsor potluck luncheons at each program site, with a larger gathering to ring in the New Year in January 2012. Baskets filled with holiday treats are sure to delight families in our Community Supports Program. And at Gaylord National Resort, ICE!-a display of colorful sculptures made from 2 million pounds of ice, is the destination of our recreational Out on the Town participants on December 14th. A second Out on the Town group will enjoy the Winter Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park on Thursday evening December 15th. For more information about Out on the Town, contact Stacey wachter, swachter@thearcofpgc.org. Everyone here at The Arc wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! |
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Support The Arc through your workplace campaign! | |
The United Way Workplace Giving Campaigns are now beginning and we need your support! If your workplace participates in the United Way, Combined Federal Campaign, or Maryland Charity Campaign, please designate The Arc Prince George's County as the recipient of your workplace gift.
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Upcoming workshops and events: |
Coffee Break for Families of Children with Autism
Preparing Young Adults for Independence
University of Maryand Book Club on Executive Functioning
Lecture: Understanding Youth in Transition Port Discovery Children's Museum, Noon Time New Year! Independence Now, Inc., People on the Go, Ready @ 21: Do It Yourself Day PGCC's Spring Children's Developmental Clinic Applications Applications for MD Youth Leadership form due Accessibility Summit: Discover, Connect, Grow4/20-21/12 Click here for details. |
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New Look! New Low Prices!
Come visit our newly-renovated store and take advantage of our low prices! 
There is ALWAYS a sale at The Arc Thrift Store. Come see what is 25% or 50% off this week!
All proceeds go to support programs for people with developmental disabilities. | |
The Arc Thrift Store
11000 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD 301-572-4241
Open M-F 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 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.
Sincerely, |
Mac Ramsey
Executive Director
The Arc Prince George's County |
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