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Wings For Autism Soars!
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 partnered with BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Southwest Airlines, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and AIRMALL and held Wings for AutismŽ on Saturday, December 6, 2014.
Over 50 families and volunteers from across Maryland participated in the event. 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. Read the article in the Baltimore Sun. Click below to see pictures from the event.
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Celebrating Our Employees
At a luncheon on Thursday, December 4th, The Arc Baltimore recognized the Employees of the Month for 2014. Their supervisors attended and gave examples of how each staff person goes above and beyond their day-to-day job duties to ensure the individuals supported by The Arc have the best life possible. Congratulations to all those recognized! |
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Congratulations Future Leaders
On Tuesday, four staff members from The Arc Baltimore graduated from The Maryland Conference of Executives (MCE) of The Arc's program, "Leadership - The Arc." Past graduates along with The Arc of the United States' Executive Director Peter Berns, were on hand to celebrate with the class of 2014.
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Save The Date!
The Arc Baltimore and Towson University's Hussman Center for Adults with Autism will host their 3rd annual Sprout Film Festival that showcases entertaining and memorable films featuring and created by people with developmental disabilities. All ages are welcome to take part in a screening of shorts, music videos and documentaries.
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2015
Time: 2 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: West Commons, Towson University
Tickets: $5
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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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Give A Gift Of Membership
 This holiday season, give a gift of membership with The Arc Baltimore to a loved one. Cross them off of your gift list and help The Arc. Please donate now. Thank you!
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Connections Celebrates The Holiday Season
The Connections group hosted a holiday bull roast at Columbus Gardens on Saturday, December 6th and it was a big success with over 130 supported individuals, staff and volunteers in attendance. Connections is a singles group sponsored by The Arc Baltimore which promotes love and friendship among participants and provides opportunities for social engagement. We appreciated all the support we got from staff and families. Everyone had a great time!
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Save The Date - DD Day At The Legislature
Please join us as citizens with developmental disabilities, families, providers and advocates convene in Annapolis to meet with Legislators about critical disability issues at Developmental Disabilities Day in Annapolis.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lowes Annapolis Hotel
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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. | |
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We Want Your Business
The Arc Baltimore is looking for local businesses willing to hire (or develop an internship opportunity) for employees with developmental disabilities. Our employees are ready and willing to start their career with your business. Help us make that happen by contacting our Employment Services Division via email or 410-296-WORK.
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