The Arc Has Its Say!
  
WBFF FOX 45 interviewed our Executive Director Steve Morgan and parent advocate Mary Anne Kane Breschi about the recent $4.5M in state budget cuts to funding for programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Click here to read the full story.
  
 
Sprout Film Festival Coming In February!
  

 

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; Available at the door
 
Calendar Delivery Day In Annapolis
  

Staff members and supported individuals from The Arc Baltimore joined over a hundred advocates from other Maryland chapters of The Arc of the United States in Annapolis to distribute our annual legislative calendar and share our mission with every legislator. 
  
  
Art In The Round Showcased In The Baltimore Sun
  
Sloane Brown from The Baltimore Sun captured Art in the Round by interviewing the artists, guests and staff and showcasing some of the standout pieces on display. Click here to see the video.
 
 
Arc Staff Holiday Party
  
On December 19th, The Arc Baltimore hosted over 400 people for annual Staff Holiday Party at Martin's Valley Mansion in Cockeysville. Longtime staff were acknowledged and presented length of service pins. Many danced the night away and celebrated the end of 2014. Click here to see the silly pictures taken at the Pixilated Photo Booth. Everyone had a wonderful time! Click here to see event photos.
  
Longtime staff receive length of service awards

Sibshops Are Here!
  
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.
  
Saturday, February 21, 2015
The Arc Baltimore
7215 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21212
10:00 am-12:00 pm - ages 6-9 years
12:30 pm-3:00 pm - ages 10-13 years
  
Resigtration is required by February 13th. For more information or to register, email Esther Ford.
  
  
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
6:00pm-9:00pm
The Arc Baltimore
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215

Contact Mercedes Thompson to register.
 
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

 

For more information, contact Lauren Seabolt.

 
The Arc Helps Families Have A Great Holiday
  
The Adopt-a-Family program was a huge success thanks in large part to the donors who contributed holiday presents and food for 26 families in need that included 50 children with developmental disabilities.
 
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.

 
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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