 We invite you to take advantage of our Parents' Day Out program. 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,October 4, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
St. Matthew Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd. , Baltimore, MD 21239
Saturday,October 18, 2014
9 am - 1 pm
St. Joseph Cockeysville Church
105 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Sunday, October 19, 2014
1:30 - 4:30 PM
Miracle Temple - PURE Ministries - NOTE NEW LOCATION
100 S. Rock Glen Rd., Baltimore, MD 21229
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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The Arc Maryland Announces New Executive Director
 The Arc Maryland is delighted to announce the appointment of their new Executive Director, Cristine Boswell Marchand. Cristy has over 30 years of experience in disability rights and public policy at the state and local levels on behalf of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with over 20 years managing The Arc Maryland until her move to New Mexico in 2011. Congratulations, Cristy, and welcome back! |
Family Education Series
Writing Smart IEP Goals
Learn how to make smart, measurable IEP goals that you can understand.
Kelly Meissner, Special Projects Manager at Parents' Place of Maryland, will guide this interactive workshop.
Tuesday, September 23, 6-9 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore Employment Center
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Contact Becky Hartnett to register.
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RECFEST 2014!
Saturday, October 4, 2014
11AM-4PM
Scenic Patterson Park
Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center
2601 East Baltimore St.
Baltimore, MD 21224
Fun Activities For All Ages!
The Rec Fest is for persons with or without physical limitations.
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Get Your Questions Answered
 Monday, November 17, 20147:00 pm - 9:00 pm Oakland Mills Meeting House
5885 Robert Oliver Place
Columbia, MD 21045
This is an opportunity to get up-to-date information and to share your ideas and opinions. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, service providers, advocates and interested parties are welcome. |
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Kinship Care
The challenges of raising grandchildren and other related children can severely stretch the resources a family has available to them. As a kinship care provider, you may be eligible for certain resources to help you raise the child in your care.
Find out what resources are available through connecting with a Kinship Care Navigator.
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New Parents' Day Out Site
We are very excited to announce a new partner for Parents' Day Out. Marlon Blocker of Miracle Temple - PURE Ministries contacted us about starting a new respite program at their site. When Marlon heard about Parents' Day Out, a partnership was born! Their first event is on Sunday, October 19. This partnership offers parents down time on a Sunday afternoon on the west side of town. |
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Deadline is Approaching! Youth Artwork Needed
Youth artists with developmental disabilities can now submit artwork for consideration in our 13th annual Art in the Round exhibit and silent auction.
The deadline for art submission for children and youth is September 29th and all submissions must include an artist packet.
Friday, November 7, 2014,
Scottish Rite Masonic Center
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National Convention 2014
Over 600 people from The Arc's nearly 700 chapters are expected to attend their national convention in New Orleans from September 30 - October 2 to network with those who share a passion for disability issues, learn from the best in the field and add a voice to those who are shaping the future of The Arc.
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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 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 challenges of having a child with a developmental disability on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan. |
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Are You a Member?
Join The Arc Baltimore and be a contributing member who supports advocacy and service to people with disabilities and their families. Please donate now. Thank you!
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Enews Subscription
The Arc has three monthly enewsletters (Catalyst, Reaching Families, and Volunteers & Interns) and an Advocacy Network with as-needed alerts. Subscribe to one or all.
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