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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
BLOG: Sprout Film Festival Returns To Baltimore In 2015
  
The Arc Baltimore is now preparing for its Third annual Sprout Film Festival to be co-presented on February 14th with the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism at Towson University. Beginning at 2pm at the West Village Commons, they will show 11 short films on a wide range of subject matter. What better way to celebrate Valentines Day than to bring your loved ones to support this wonderful event. It is sure to inspire conversation, change perceptions and provide an entertaining afternoon.
  
Read the complete blog post by Harriet Yaff, Film Program Coordinator, Sprout.
  
Find out more about Sprout
New Fans For Towson University Basketball Team!
  
Towson University's Men's Basketball team gained some new fans over the weekend. On Saturday, February 7th, at the SECU Arena, individuals and staff from The Arc Baltimore cheered for Towson University at the Autism Awareness Men's Basketball game with the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism.
 
   
It's Nomination Time!
  
The Annual Meeting and Awards Reception is a chance to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to The Arc. As we get ready to honor the staff members and volunteers that have helped The Arc's mission, we turn to you for nominations of community partners, volunteers, staff, and other heroes of The Arc.
 
 
 
Click here for the nomination form.

Nomination Deadline - March 6th
 

Annual Meeting & Awards Reception

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

North Baltimore Plaza

2004 Greenspring Road

Timonium, MD 21093

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
  
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Family Education Series:
Relationships & Sexuality
  
  
 
Guli Fager, Vice President of Education, Planned Parenthood, will talk about relationships and sexuality. Learn how you can support your family member with an intellectual / developmental disability in living a life that includes safe, healthy and happy relationships.

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 

6:00pm-9:00pm

The Arc Baltimore

6151 Metro Drive

Baltimore, MD 21215

 

Click here for more information and contact Mercedes Thompson to register.

 
The Arc Baltimore Paticipating In Employment Mentoring Program!
 
We are honored to be one of six Maryland organizations selected to participate in the Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program (EFSLMP), an initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
 
Congratulations Aaron Atkinson, QE Director!
  
Congrats to our Director of Quality Enhancement, Aaron Atkinson, for becoming an official CARF International Surveyor. As a result, Aaron has acquired an enhanced understanding of CARF standards through extensive training. In addition, because he will be required to visit three agencies each year and will see the innovative programs and services provided by other agencies across the US and continue to improve what we do through the application of those successful procedures at The Arc Baltimore. Aaron is our second CARF surveyor joining longtime surveyor, Sly Bieler.
 
Come Golf With Us - Or Donate Auction Items?
  

 

 

Save the date for this year's Golf Tournament on March 12th!!!!! Registration details are coming soon, but block your calendar for tee time at 8 a.m. on the Diamond Ridge and Woodlands Golf Courses.

 

Not a golfer? Consider if you can donate an item for the silent auction. Gift certificates, sports memorabilia, tickets to area attractions or games, electronics, jewelry, etc.

 

For information about golfing or donating to the auction, contact Libby Bryant.

 
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.