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April is Autism Awareness Month
 The Arc and The Autism NOW National Autism Resource & Information Center are working to empower people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with the information and resources they need to live their lives to the fullest potential. We are also working to help others become more accepting of people with ASDs.
With the CDC now declaring that 1 in 68 children may be impacted by autism spectrum disorders (a jump of 30% from earlier figures), it's a fair bet that each of us knows someone with autism or someone who has a family member or friend with autism. Since this disorder is a spectrum and not everyone with a diagnosis of ASD "appears" to have autism, you may know someone on the spectrum and not even realize it.
That's why it's so important to dispel all the myths and misinformation to understand and accept what having an ASD really means. And that's why The Autism NOW Center exists, to weed through the volumes of information out there and provide high-quality, vetted resources and information to people with autism and other developmental disabilities, their family, friends, colleagues, teachers, employers and others.
 To promote awareness and acceptance, we invite you to view and share a new video about Autism NOW and learn more. Also, we encourage you to join in the conversation! Follow us online and on the Autism NOW's blog and read the personal stories of people with autism in a series of posts during April. And use the hashtag #AutismAware to generate discussion about autism awareness and acceptance.
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Family Education Series
Autism Spectrum Disorders & DSM-V Changes
Rescheduled!
Dr. Vincent Culotta of Neurobehavioral Associates will give an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders. He will also talk about the changes in DSM-V and their implications.
Tuesday, April 29th, 6-9 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
For more information, view the flyer and to register, contact
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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.
Saturday, April 5, 2014
St. Matthew Catholic Church
5401 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
Sign up by contacting Becky Harnett via email or phone at
410-296-2272, x 2306.
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Programming support for Parents' Day Out provided by:
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Prizes Needed
The 20th Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner and we're seeking in-kind donations for our silent auction that takes place during the tournament. Donations can be in the form of restaurant gift certificates, store gift cards, or signed sports memorabilia.
If you would like to make a donation, please email Libby Bryant , or call her at 410-296-2272, ext. 5220. |
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Transitioning to CTC Workshop
When
Wednesday, April 21, 2014
Time
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Howard County Library, Miller Branch
9421 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Contact Renae Kosmides by phone at 410-740- 5125 or email for more information.
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Get Your Online Safety Guide
 Ever wonder if your kids are practicing safe online habits? Are you aware of the website they frequent? If not, you're not alone. Comcast and NBCUniversal have teamed up to present a new resource for parents raising kids in the digital age. The free e-Book is available to help you start the conversation with your kids about being safe while they are online. |
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SUCCESS Applications
Applications are now available for the 2014 Fall Semester of the SUCCESS program. The SUCCESS program is a partnership between the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Maryland Department of Disabilities and it enables Marylanders with intellectual disabilities to participate in a four year post-secondary education program.
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TEEN- Teen Epilepsy Empowerment Now
A new social and educational group for teenagers with seizures! Come meet with other teens with epilepsy and enjoy events such as bowling, movies and picnics. Increase your knowledge of epilepsy and gain tips on managing seizures. These events are free to teens with epilepsy.
Please RSVP to Sabrina Cooke. |
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Get KEEN For Fitness!
Check out this new recreational progran for kids 5 to 12 years of age in the Baltimore region! KEEN pairs a trained volunteer with an athlete (a child with special needs) so they can discover together how much they can do.
Dates: 1st and 3rd Sundays
Time: 10:30-11:45 am, 12:00-1:15 pm
For more info and to register, email Jenny Brown, or call her at 410-934-0834. |
Enews Subscription
The Arc has three monthly enewsletters (Catalyst, Reaching Families, and Volunteers & Interns) and Public Policy alerts. Subscribe to one or all.
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Fun In The Sun
Looking for a summer camp and vacation opportunities for your child?
The Arc Baltimore's 2014 Camp and Vacation Opportunities Resource Guide is now available on our website!
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Sensory Friendly
Easter Bunny
Children can visit the Easter Bunny in a calmer, sensory-friendly environment before the following malls are open to the public.
April 5th
8:30 - 9:30 am
White Marsh Mall
8200 Perry Hall Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236
April 13th
10:00 - 11:30 am
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Drive
Towson, MD 21204
10:00-11:00 am
The Mall in Columbia
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy.
Columbia, MD 21044
9:30-11:00 am
Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076
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Support for Parents
Moms Understand (II)
Join the first meeting for moms of adult children, who want to talk about issues that they and their child face with growing older. See our flyer for more information.
Monday, April 21
12 pm-2 pm
The Arc Baltimore
7215 York Rd. 21212
Lunch will be provided
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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.
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Free BCPS Special Education Workshops
Free parent workshops, sponsored by the Baltimore County Public School's Special Education Center:
"What Will Happen to My Child When I'm Gone?"
This workshop focuses on planning for your child's lifelong financial security.
Presented by:
Mary E. O'Byrne, Attorney
Frank, Frank & Scherr, LLC
April 10, 2014 , 7 - 9 p.m.
BCPS Greenwood Campus
Building E, Room 114
6901 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
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Exploring Guardianship Issues
This workshop will answer questions about the pros and cons of obtaining guardianship for children with intellectual or other developmental disabilities who are over 18 years of age.
Presented by:
Sharon Krevor, Attorney
Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP
April 24, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m.
BCPS Greenwood Campus
Building E, Room 114
6901 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
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Preparing Young Adults with Disabilities for Independence:
Moving Out!
This workshop will explore the ins and outs of living independently, housing options, finances, healthcare and more. Parents will learn how to take the first step in planning for their young adult's housing independence.
Presented by:
Mary Scott, BCPS Transition Resource Teacher
Diane Dressler, Program Director for Adult Training & Services
MD Center for Developmental Disabilities
BCPS Greenwood Campus
Building E, Room 123
6901 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
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A series of free workshops presented by the Child and Family Therapy Clinic of the Department of Behavioral Psychology at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Talk Two- Fostering Social Skills in an Educational Setting
April 23, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m.
BCPS Greenwood Campus
Building E, Room 114
6901 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
Talk Three- Enhancing Healthy Family Relationships While Raising A Child with Behavioral or Emotional Difficulties
May 7, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m.
BCPS Greenwood Campus
Building E, Room 114
6901 Charles St
Towson, MD 21204
All workshops are FREE of charge but registration is required and limited!
For information or to register please call the Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443 or email Lisa Diffenderfer.
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Bullying Prevention
and Intervention: An Adolescent Transition Lecture
Speaker: Maureen van Stone, Esq., M.S. Director of Project HEAL at KKI and Associate Director of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at KKI
Intended audience: adolescents, young adults and adults with disabilities, parents, educators, clinicians, community/health care providers, and other interested parties.
Date: April 9, 2014
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
KKI, Greenspring Campus
3825 Greenspring Ave
Baltimore, MD 21211
For information or to register call Jenny Jones at 443-923-2790 or 1-800-390-3372 or email.
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