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Get Techie With It
Join us at our Assistive Technology Fair this year. At the fair, you'll get the chance to talk with over 20 vendors of AT devices and services. A morning and evening session will be offered.
Tuesday, May 28, 10 am - 12 noon and 6-8 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
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It's Parents' Day Out. 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, June 14, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
St. Joseph Cockeysville Church
105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Saturday, June 28, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
St. Isaac Jogues Church
9215 Old Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234
Saturday, July 19, 2014
10 am - 1 pm
St. Matthew Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd., 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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4th Annual PADRE TU PUEDES Conference
T his conference, presented by Parents' Place of Maryland, is for all Spanish speaking parents in Maryland who have children with special needs. All of these sessions are conducted in Spanish and are free of charge. For more information and to register, check out the spanish flyer or the english flyer.
Some of the topics this year include:
- Understanding the IEP
- Strategies for challenging behaviors
- Learning can be fun for your child
- Maintaining good mental health as a parent
Saturday, May 31, 2014
8:30 am - 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Inn
10000 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
Space is limited. Register soon!
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Submit Your 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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Get Up And Get Out!
KEEN Greater DC is a nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers.
KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals. Participating kids range in age 5 to 12 years. Kids can choose to participate in sports, music sessions, or swimming programs. The sessions occur monthly, on alternating Saturdays or Sundays.
For more info and to register, email Jenny Brown, or call her at 410-934-0834. |
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Experiencing Ravens' Withdrawal?
The Ladarius Webb Foundation is holding it's 8th annual charity softball game between the Ravens' Offense and Defense.
Come out and join The Arc Baltimore as we cheer on both sides! With Torrey Smith captaining the offense and Ladarius Webb leading the defense, this game is sure to be a good one!
Tickets are $5!
Sunday, June 1st, 3:30 pm
M & T Bank Stadium
For more information check out the event flier and contact Makea King at 410-296-2272, ext. 5218 or via email for tickets. Regular priced tickets are $20, but due to the heavily discounted price, there is a limited quantity.
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Need Room In Your Garage?
The Arc Baltimore is pleased to accept your car or other vehicle as a donation through a partnership with The Arc U.S. and Melwood. We accept any vehicle regardless of age or condition!
Donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle to The Arc Baltimore, seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The proceeds from the sale of our donated vehicles help to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
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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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Save the date- Funds For Friends Fundraiser!
Come out and join The Arc Baltimore for a night of food, fun, and fundraising at The Greene Turtle- Towson. Be sure to bring this flier and give it to your server.
Thursday, June 5th
5:30pm - 8:30 pm
408 York Rd | Towson, MD 21204
Proceeds go to children with developmental disabilities participating in the Oriole's Play Campaign event at Camden Yards with players and trainers.
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Need Vacation Ideas?
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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Support for Parents
Moms Understand (II) (New!)
Join us on the third Thursday of each month 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.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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Moms Understand
We laugh, cry, share stories and hugs on the first Wednesday of the month.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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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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Community Workshops
Letting Go: "Letting Your Child Go, So They Can Grow"
The "letting go" process can come surprisingly easy when the right time arrives! But looking ahead can be overwhelming. This workshop explores concerns and discusses strategies.
Presented by:
Charvette Barfield, Parent Educator
The Parents' Place of Maryland
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 7 - 9 p.m.
Baltimore City Public Schools District Office
3rd Floor - Conference Room 301
200 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21202
To reserve your seat, contact
Michelle Grant-Thornton by email or phone - 443-642-3848.
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Learn About Autism Treatment Insurance Laws in Maryland
Wednesday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m.
Trellis Services
102 Lake Front Drive
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 - 11:30 am
The Shafer Center
11500 Cronridge Drive
Suite 130
102 Lake Front Drive
Owings mills, MD 21117
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Lunch and Learn Series:
Help! My Child is Being Suspended! (Webinar)
May 14, 2014, 12 pm - 1 pm
Emergency Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Needs (Teleconference)
May 28, 2014, 12 pm - 1 pm
Register by contacting Rochelle Howell by email or call - 410-768-9100 x 104
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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
For information or to register, please call the Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443 or email Lisa Diffenderfer.
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Special Needs Symposium
This thought-provoking and resource-rich day is designed to help parents and professionals work with people of varying abilities. Featuring high profile guest speakers plus numerous workshops and exhibitors.
Sunday, June 1, 8:15 am - 2:30 pm
Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC
3506 Gwynnbrook Ave
Owings Mills, MD 21117
$36/person (includes breakfast and lunch). Space is limited. Advance registration required.
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