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The Arc Baltimore, BWI Partner To Offer Wings For Autism
 To alleviate the stress individuals with autism spectrum disorders often experience when traveling by air, The Arc Baltimore and other chapters of The Arc throughout Maryland are partnering with BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Southwest Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and AIRMALL to hold Wings for AutismŽ.
To be held on Saturday, December 6 at BWI Thurgood Marshall International Airport, Wings for AutismŽ will include 50 families from across Maryland. Wings for AutismŽ offers individuals with autism or other intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families a chance to practice entering the airport, obtaining boarding passes, going through security, and boarding a plane. Wings for AutismŽ also gives airport, airline, TSA professionals, and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact, and deliver their services in a structured, learning environment. Stay tuned for highlights of this exciting project and information on the next one. |
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Best Art In The Round Yet
Nearly 400 people attended Art in the Round in support of The Arc Baltimore. Guests bid high on iPads and their phones to take home a coveted piece of art created by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Seventy-nine featured pieces were chosen by our selection committee from more than 200 submissions!
One lucky guest won a 65" Ultra HD 3DTV donated by Chris and Jen Brandenburg valued at $7,500. Other attendees took silly souvenir photos at the Pixilated Photo Booth, danced to the music of the DJ and enjoyed the delicious food and Twisted Tulip specialty drink. Over $35,000 was raised for The Arc Baltimore and 60% of auction bids went to the artists - it was a wonderful night for all! Click below to see event photos.
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Adopt A Family This Holiday
 Outreach and Family Services always provides special assistance to our families to ensure they can enjoy holiday meals and gift giving/ receiving opportunities in November and December. We need your help to make it happen.
We invite companies, families, book clubs, service groups or any caring person to consider adopting a family of children with disabilities. This time of year can be really hard on Moms & Dads who want to make it a festive and memorable time. If you would like to collect/purchase all the fixings for a traditional meal, let us know. We have a suggested grocery list. Or help us fulfill the wishes of some of the children and their parents (who never want anything, but we insist they get gifts too).
For a family food list or to adopt a family and receive all the ages, gender info, clothing sizes, etc., contact Mercedes Thompson or 410-296-2272 ext. 5318.
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Parents - Need A Break?
We invite you to take advantage of our Parents' Day Out respite program. Take some time to restore yourself and leave your children with disabilities and their siblings in the trained and qualified hands of volunteers for a morning of fun from 9am - 1pm on two different dates, at the following locations:
Saturday, January 10, 2015
9 am - 1 pm
St. Matthew Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21239
Sunday, January 11, 2015
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Miracle Temple - PURE Ministries
100 S. Rock Glen Rd., Baltimore, MD 21229
Sign up by contacting Shayna Barnes via email or phone at 410-296-2272, x 5322.
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Special Education Citizens' Advisory Committee (SECAC) Balto Co.
 SECAC is a committee established by the local school system to seek meaningful input from parents, community partners, service providers, educators and administrators on local issues relative to the provision of a free and appropriate education (FAPE) and the achievement of students with disabilities.
Baltimore County SECAC meet each month during the school year. Meetings are open to the public and we encourage everyone attend.
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FAMILY EDUCATION SERIES:
Emergency Readiness
JK Ferrell, Director of Safety, The Arc Baltimore, will talk about Emergency Readiness. Learn how you can prepare for possible weather and other emergency situations.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6-9 p.m.
The Arc Baltimore
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
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Young Life Capernaum
Young people with disabilities, 14-21, can join Young Life Capernaum for pizza, games, and fun with friends!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Grace Fellowship Church
9505 Deereco Rd
Timonium, MD 21093
LOVE TO SWIM? COME JOIN US FOR A POOL PARTY!
Sunday, December 7, 4-6 p.m.
Notre Dame in the lower level of LeClerc Hall
4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
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Look for Sibshops in 2015!
 The Arc Baltimore and Battle Monument School are collaborating to provide free workshops, called Sibshops, for brothers and sisters, ages 6-13, of children with special needs. Sibshops provides a fun, energetic, and activity driven experience during each model. The Sibshops model intermingles information, discussion activities, games, cooking activities, and special guests. Most of all, Sibshops seek to afford siblings with opportunities for peer support.
For more information, email Esther Ford. |
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Save The Date - DD Day At The Legislature
Please join us as citizens with developmental disabilities, families, providers and advocates come to Annapolis to meet with Legislators about critical disability issues.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lowes Annapolis Hotel
For information contact Lauren Seabolt
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Helping People with disabilities Finish the Race
Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to experience the joy, excitement, and the thrill of competition. ASA offers innovative athletic training, supportive mentor relationships, and mainstrream athletic events for athletes living with disabilities. ASA uses athletic activity as a catalyst for personal development, improving physical fitness, increasing self-esteem and empowering challenged youth and young adults to meet their highest potential.
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Give A Gift Of Membership
Give one of your family members or friends a membership with The Arc Baltimore this holiday that crosses off someone from your gift list and helps The Arc. Please donate now. Thank you!
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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
No worries about Guy Talk Support Group being canceled November 11/27 and December 25 in observation of the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. We are planning one last meet of male support and bonding for 2014 and it's going to be fun! Please join us for our regular support over delicious food and drinks:
Guys Night Out
December 8, 2014
6:30 p.m.
Ryan's Daughter Irish Pub
600 E. Belvedere Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21212
Please RSVP by December 3
Childcare is available for this event when reserved in advance. Children will need to be dropped off and picked up at 7215 York Road.
In the new year we will meet as usual 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 Mercedes Thompson |
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Klunkers Wanted
 Got a klunker or a car that may be worth more as a donation than a trade-in? Donate it to The Arc Baltimore.
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. It's as easy as filling out our online auto donation form. | |
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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