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Developmental Disabilities Day
This year's Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, from 8:30 a. m. to 1:00 p.m. Every day, thousands of Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities are impacted by public policy. Help us raise awareness and give a voice to the many people who are affected by our legislators' decisions.
The day starts with a briefing of the primary issues, budget overview, and relevant bills. Then attendees may then meet with their elected officials and/or join the rally on the Lawyers' Mall amongst the legislative buildings as a visible statement of our community's support for DD issues.
If you are interested in joining us, please click here to register. Transportation will be provided from our Dundalk and Towson locations. Space is limited. Register today.
(Click here to read an important editorial about minimum wage and the potential impact on wages for direct support staff.) |
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It's Nomination Time
The Annual Meeting and Awards reception is a chance to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to The Arc. As we get ready to honor the staff members and volunteers that have helped The Arc's mission, we turn to you for nominations of community partners, volunteers, staff, and other Arc heroes.
Click here for the nomination form.
Nomination Deadline - March 5th.
Date
May 7, 2014, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Location
Crowne Plaza Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Road
Timonium, MD 21093
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Calendar Distribution Day
Advocates from The Arc Baltimore spent last Thursday in Annapolis delivering The Arc Maryland's legislative calendar. They met with State legislators and their aides while distributing the calendar.
The calendars include legislator's birthdays, and each month features a success story from each chapter in Maryland. Our success story features Crystal Stephens, one of our board members and vice president of The Helping Hands self-advocacy group, who is the receptionist at our Seton facility.
 | | Crystal Stephens and Steve Morgan deliver The Arc MD legislative calendar to members of the MD General Assembly |
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Meet Our New CFO!
Tracy Pruitt has been named the
Chief Financial Officer of The Arc Baltimore. As CFO, Pruitt is responsible for oversight of finance, accounting, billing, payroll, and investments management at The Arc Baltimore.
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Save The Date
|  Entertaining and memorable films featuring people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Two Screenings:
12-1:30 p.m. & 2-3:30 p.m.
( Click here to see a list of the films.)
Tickets are $5 for one or both screenings. Call Makea King for more info, 410-296-2272 ext 5218.
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Trauma Treatment Strategies
The Arc is supporting individuals who have experienced physical and/or mental traumas in their lives. Read our latest blog post by Assistant Executive Director of Quality Supports, Karyn Harvey, PhD.
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Steve Morgan Appointed
to DDA Waiver Advisory Council
Secretary Joshua Sharfstein of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recently appointed The Arc Baltimore's Executive Director, Steve Morgan, to the Developmental Disabilities Administration's Waiver Advisory Council.
Steve will serve as a representative of the Maryland Conference of Executives of The Arc for a three year term. |
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Interested In Becoming A Foster Parent?
The Arc Baltimore provides special needs children throughout the Baltimore area in Maryland with treatment foster care services.
Each child presents a special set of challenges. However, all share the need to be part of a loving family willing to provide a safe and nurturing environment.
The Arc is holding its introductory Foster Parent Training on Tuesday, January 28th from 5pm - 9pm at 7215 York Rd. If you would like to attend, please register with Gina Smith at 410-296-5087 x5320.
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Community Workshop
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 21st, 6-8 p.m. Click here for more info/to register.
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E-newsletters
The Arc Baltimore has three monthly e-newsletters (Family & Children, General and Volunteer) as well as an as-needed Public Policy alert.
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