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Landscaping Crew Has Close Call At Channel 2 News Station
A landscaping crew from The Arc Baltimore was caught in the middle of the Channel 2 News station truck-ramming incident on Tuesday, May 13th.
Channel 2 News caught up with Landscaping Crew Supervisor, Rick Rattray, and crew member, Michael Cashwell, to discuss what happened. Click the image above to view the video coverage.
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20th Annual Golf Tournament Hits A Hole In One
Sunny skies and warm weather abounded as 150 golfers teed off and made their way through the Woodlands Golf Course.
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and participants, the tournament raised $73,000! The tournament committee held a special check presentation for the co-chairs, Chuck Shettle and Mike Eikenberg to honor their commitment to The Arc by raising over $1.2 million dollars over the last 20 years.
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Over 40 People Honored At
Annual Awards Reception
Last week, The Arc Baltimore honored over 40 employees, donors, volunteers, and community partners at their Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. The event, emceed by ABC2's Jamie Costello, was filled with laughter and heartwarming stories. The Arc unveiled its 2013 Annual Report with the theme of "All Ages. All Stages." It accurately displays The Arc's commitment to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout every milestone of their life.
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Get Charged Up At The AT Fair
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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Meet Us At The Turtle!
Join The Arc Baltimore for a night of food, fun, and fundraising at The Greene Turtle in 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 benefit children with developmental disabilities participating in the Oriole's Play Campaign event at Camden Yards with players and trainers.
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Minimum Wage Bill Signing
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Advocates, including Senator Thomas "Mac" Middleton and Delegate Guy Guzzone, were on hand as Governor Martin O'Malley signed landmark legislation that would increase the state minimum wage to $10.10 by 2018 and increase reimbursement rates for direct support professionals serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This will ensure that direct support professional positions will not become minimum wage jobs.
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A Mother's Prognosis
In honor of Mother's Day, board member and parent advocate, Pat Rosner, reflects on an article she wrote about her son, Dan, almost 30 years ago.
"Back in 1985, I was confident in Dan's strength of character but had no understanding for all of the challenges he would encounter. As
an adult, he met those challenges with the life changing support of this agency. My husband and I recognized the importance of the supports The Arc Baltimore could offer him and became involved as volunteers. I am currently a proud mom on the Board as a parent advocate."
Read Pat's full blog post at:
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Donate Your Car!
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 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 many individuals with disabilities.
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E-newsletters
The Arc Baltimore has three monthly e-newsletters (Reaching Families, Catalyst and Volunteers & Interns) as well as an as-needed Public Policy alert.
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