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A Sibling Conversation
The longest relationship in the life of an individual with a developmental disability is the one with their siblings. Each sibling experience is unique and often changes throughout the lifespan.
Please join us as we first explore the sibling experience through the eyes of a panel of brothers and sisters who will discuss their lives as siblings of individuals with Intellectual and Developmentally Disabilities. Next, in a facilitated discussion, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, ideas and network. This forum will help set the direction for future sibling support specific to Maryland.
Due to limited space, attendance is limited to facilitate learning and connecting between families and siblings.
January 11, 2014
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Howard Community College Duncan Hall
Room DH 100 Kittleman
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
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Learn More About Our Day Services and Supported Employment Program
 Our Family Education Series resumes for 2014 with a look at some of the high quality, life-changing supports offered at The Arc Baltimore. If your child will soon transition out of school or is looking for day or employment services, please join us to hear about the many services we provide.
Tuesday, January 28th, 6-9 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Click here for more information or to register
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Confused About Social Security?
Get the Scoop on Social Security Benefits
Baltimore City Schools Office of Special Education
and The Arc Baltimore
Speaker: Ms. Karyn Stenzler, Certified Benefits Counselor
Rescheduled - Monday, January 13th, 6-8 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Click here for information.
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Parents - Need to Relax?
Take some time to restore yourself and leave your children -with and without disabilities - in the trained and qualified hands of volunteers for a morning of fun from 9 am - 1 pm.
We have two upcoming Parents' Day Out dates:
Saturday, January 11, 2014
St Matthew Church
5401 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
Saturday, February 8, 2014
St. Joseph Cockeysville Church
105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Sign up by contacting Becky Harnett via email or phone at
410-296-2272, x 2306.
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Parents of Children With Autism Needed For Phone Interview
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools at George Washington University is looking for parents of adolescents or young adults with an autism spectrum disorder who are or have attended a public school in Maryland, and are willing to give 1-2 hours of their time to participate in a focus group or phone interview. They want parents to share their experience with supporting their child transition to college or a career.
For participating in their "Autism Transition Project", parents will receive a $10 Target gift card. Sign up with Stephanie David at sddavid@gwu.edu or 202-994-4249. |
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New Autism Fact Sheets Available
 Autism NOW: The National Autism Resource & Information Center, a project of The Arc, has created a series of seven fact sheets offering information about topics important to individuals with autism and their families.
Topics include employment, inclusion, IEPs, future planning and Social Security. Each fact sheet offers in-depth information along with links to other resources written specifically to be accessible to individuals with autism. And, each fact sheet is translated into Spanish and Mandarin.
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Enews Subscription
The Arc has three monthly enewsletters (Catalyst, Family & Children and Volunteers & Interns) and Public Policy alerts. Subscribe to one or all.
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Save The Date-
Sprout Film Festival
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Two Unique Screenings: 12-1:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.
Presented by The Arc Baltimore and The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism at Towson University.
In conjunction with Mass Communications & Communication Studies and Electronic Media & Film, and Towson University's Disability Support Services.
Tickets are $5 for one or both screenings, call 410-296-2272 ext 5218 |
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Support for Parents
Moms Understand
We laugh, cry, share stories and hugs on the first Wednesday of the month.
Guy Talk
Meet with other dads to discuss the joys and the challenges of having a child with a developmental disability. We meet the fourth Thursday of the month. Contact Dorothea to RSVP.
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Sensory Friendly Fun!
Rock Climbing
Earth Treks
1930 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Saturday, January 11th, 3-5 p.m.
"Annie"
Saturday, January 11th, 2:00 p.m.
Charm CityPlayers
St. Timothy's School 8400 Greenspring Avenue Stevenson, MD 21153 Click here to purchase tickets for $15
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LISS (Low Intensity Support Services) Recommendations
Under the guidance of The Maryland Developmental Disabilites Council, a task force of families, individuals with disabilities, and service providers made 25 thoughtful recommendations to improve the implementation of Low Intensity Support Services (LISS), and thus maximize the impact of this important program.
The report was presented to Patrick Dooley, Acting DDA Director, on December 2, 2013, and chapters of The Arc are encouraging DDA to adopt the recommendations.
Click here to read the entire report.
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Community Workshops
The Core Principles of Special Needs Estate Planning
Estate Planning, Taxes, Finance and Health Care - These four disciplines need to work in a coordinated strategy during the four stages of your estate plan.
Join us to learn more from:
Philip W. S. Fish CFP, VP and Estate Trust Planning Specialist, Sandy Spring Trust and Kathy Vecchioni, Executive Director of By Their Side
Monday, January 13th, 7-9 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
RSVP to Nancy Green at
310-774-6400 x 6319 or by email
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Futures and Estate Planning for People with ID & DD and their families WEBINAR
The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities and the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council present this WEBINAR.
Tuesday, January 14th and Tuesday, January 21st, 6-8 p.m.
Click here for more info/to register.
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How to Become an Informed Essential Parent (IEP) Team Member
This two workshop mini-series will help parents gain a better understanding of the IEP process and the IEP itself. Participants must attend both sessions and bring a current copy of their child's IEP with them. Homework will be given between sessions.
Tuesday, January 14th and Tuesday, January 21st, 2014
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weinberg Park Heights JCC
5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Click here for more information.
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Special Needs Trusts
Participate in a focused discussion with an expert in providing a secure future for individuals with disabilities.
Thursday, January 16th, 2014
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue
Owings Mills, MD
Click here for more information.
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IEP Clinic : Part 2
Preparing for Your Child's IEP Meeting
This is an interactive workshop that will give participants a chance to partake in a mock IEP meeting.
Tuesday, February 4th, 6-8 pm
Baltimore City Public Schools
District Office
1st Floor Boardroom
200 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
To reserve your seat, contact Michelle Grant-Thornton at 443-642-3848 or by email.
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