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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 on three different dates, at the following locations:
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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Outreach & Family Services
Summertime Networking Picnic
Our annual summer networking picnic is only a month away. Be sure to save the date on your calendar! Every year we provide activities, food, and fun to help our families, with young or adult children, get together and engage with each other. We hope to see you there!
Date
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
(Rain Date- Wednesday, July 9, 2014)
Location
The Arc Baltimore, 7215 York Road 21212
(In the grassy area at the end of the parking lot)
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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. 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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Get Your Sea Legs
Captains Sharing & Caring provide boating and swimming opportunities for children with disabilities and serious illnesses. If you are interested in an adventurous outing full of family fun, be sure to join them for the 2014 launch!
Boat Rides, Swimming, Lunch - All for FREE!
Date
Sunday, June 29th
Time
1-5 pm
Right after the Rubber Ducky Regatta!
Location
Eastern Yacht Club
2330 Seneca Road
Essex, MD 21221
You must have a reservation for the launch.
Call 717-514-6278 to reserve your spot!
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Get Involved! Get Engaged!
Looking for a fun and exciting way to help The Arc or know someone who might like a meaningful way to give back? The Office of Volunteers and Interns is looking for some administrative volunteer help for a few hours a week. Flexible schedule helping people help the Arc! Please contact, Debbie Staigerwald, the Director of Volunteers & Interns for more information. 410-296-2272, ext: 5216 or email. THANK YOU!
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Our 2013 Annual Report
Our 2013 Annual Report demonstrates The Arc's mission to be an integral part of the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, at all stages. We're proud to showcase three such stories of individuals and their families and their relationship with The Arc. We thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission and hope that you enjoy getting to know some of the people we support.
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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 with disabilities, who want to talk about issues that they face as their child grows older.
See our flyer for more information.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
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Moms Understand
Moms of young children with developmental disabilities 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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Internet Essentials from Comcast
You can do many things with a cell phone, but homework isn't one of them.
Comcast has created a program to help families gain access to the internet for a low cost.
- Affordable Internet
- A Low-Cost Computer
- Free Internet Training
To learn more or to apply, check out Comcast's Internet Essentials website or call 1-855-846-8376.
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Submit Your SUCCESS Applications
Applications are 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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Are You Getting A New Summer Ride?
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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