Congrats Project SEARCH Grads!

Project SEARCH is a one year program that provides employment education through classroom instruction and several internships for adults and transitioning high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

At the close of the program year, all three Project SEARCH sites- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital , University of Maryland Medical Center , and University of Maryland, The Founding Campus held a graduation ceremony. Twenty one total participants graduated from the program and are either employed or on their way to securing full employment.

Click here to see more pictures from both graduations.

One graduate Randy Walker, Jr. from the University of Maryland Medical Center site was recently featured in a Channel 2 news' "Making a Difference" story. As a result of his stellar internship performance, UMMC hired him full-time in the Central Sterile Processing department.

Cheers!

Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us for our Funds For Friends Happy Hour at The Greene Turtle in Towson. It was a great night to sit outside on their new rooftop deck and socialize with guests, staff, supported individuals, and friends. As a result, we raised $400 for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities participating in the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers' Society (PBATS) Play program at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this week.

To learn more about the national partnership between The Arc and PBATS, click here.

Getting A New Summer Ride?

The Arc Baltimore is pleased to accept your old 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.

Blog: Men Will Talk

For all the fathers of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities out there who need a place to vent, converse, and share ideas, Guy Talk is a welcome meeting ground. Fellow Guy Talk member and blogger, T.J. Casser, shares his experience attending our monthly dad support group in The Arc Baltimore's latest blog.

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.

Low Cost Internet And Computers

You can do many things with a cell phone, but homework isn't one of them. Comcast has created a program to help low-income 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.

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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