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Celebrate by telling us what make you happy! Send us a picture that tells us how you are --or a happy picture of the person with disabilities in your life. Tell us what makes you proud or brag about an accomplishment. Send your pictures and stories to Chris Knoerlein or upload to our facebook page using the hashtag #DDAwareHappy. Check out the video below for some inspiration.
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 Please join MACS and The Arc Maryland for the KEEP THE PROMISE LOBBY NIGHT in Annapolis next Monday, March 9, 2015. The budget committees will be making decisions very soon, and we need a strong grassroots advocacy push in order to ensure that direct support staff do not become minimum wage workers, and that funding for the DDA Waiting List is provided in FY 2016. Click here for more information.
Please note that you must have a Photo ID in order to enter State Office Buildings. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Mary Snyder and if you expect to be part of a large group, please let her know that as well. We ask that you come to Annapolis, and urge people who receive supports, their families, staff, Board members, and others to attend the KEEP THE PROMISE Lobby Night, Monday, March 9.
If you would like to attend, but could use assistance with transportation, The Arc Baltimore will organize car pools. To access a car pool, contact Lauren Seabolt or 410-296-2272 ext. 5210.
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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.
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Click here for the nomination form.
Nomination Deadline Extended - Wednesday, March 11th.
Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
North Baltimore Plaza
2004 Greenspring Road
Timonium, MD 21093
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More than 600 people with developmental disabilities, their families and staff from across Maryland were in Annapolis this month lobbying to restore funding for wage increases promised last year (to keep direct support staff pay ahead of minimum wage), include funds for people on the waiting list (zero dollars were budgeted), and other legislation vital to the disabilities community. Click here to see more pictures from DD Day.
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The Arc Baltimore and Towson University's Hussman Center for Adults with Autism hosted their 3rd annual Sprout Film Festival on February 14th that showcased entertaining and memorable films featuring and created by people with developmental disabilities. The films consisted of shorts, music videos and documentaries. Click here to see more pictures from Sprout.
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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.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
1:30pm - 4:30pm
St. Isaac Jogues
9215 Old Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
Saturday, April 11, 2015
1:30pm - 4:30pm
St. Matthew Catholic Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21239
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The Special Education Resource Center is have teamed with educators to provide parents with free workshops beginning March 2015 through May 2015. Topics include:
- Transition Planning - Certificate
- What Will Happen to My Child When I'm Gone?
- Preparing Young Adults with Disabilities for Independence: Moving Out!
- Exploring Guardianship Issues
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Ready? Set? Let Go??
- Transition Planning - Diploma
Registration is required and limited! Contact Lisa or call the Special Education Resource Center at 410-887-5443. Click here for more workshops.
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Golf, Donate Auction Items Or Volunteer!
Save the date for this year's Golf Tournament on May 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, donating an item for the silent auction. Gift certificates, sports memorabilia, tickets to area attractions or games, electronics, jewelry, etc.
For information about golfing, donating to the auction or volunteering at the event, contact Libby Bryant, 410-296-2272 ext. 5220.
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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, March 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 March 13, 2015. For more information or to register, email Esther Ford. |
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Friendly First Visit Dental Health Initiative
 Pathfinders for Autism, in cooperation with Dr. Peter Roth, DDS, will be hosting a "Friendly First Visit" to Chesapeake Contemporary Dentistry in Edgewood, MD to promote a positive experience in future dental visits.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
9am - 1pm
Chesapeake Contemporary Dentistry
1308 Business Center Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
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Respite & Resource Fair
 Over 20 organizations will be in attendance. Raffles will be held for Respite / Camp hours.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 (Snow date March 19, 2015) 10am - 12pm Ridge Ruxton School 6916 Charles Street Towson, MD 21204
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Caroline's Cart
Caroline's Cart is a shopping cart created for special needs children. It provides parents and caregivers a viable option to transport a child through a store while grocery shopping, without having to maneuver a wheelchair and a traditional grocery cart at the same time. It is named after Caroline, the special needs daughter of Drew Ann and David Long. Drew Ann saw the need and designed the cart. She partnered with Technibilt to make Caroline's Cart a reality.
Click here to read more about Caroline's Cart and to locate supermarkets near you with the option of a Caroline's Cart.
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Support for Parents
Moms Understand (II)
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. Please join us.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
Moms Understand
Moms of young children with developmental disabilities laugh, cry, share stories and hugs on t he first Wednesday of each month. Please join us.
Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan.
Guy Talk
Meet with other dads to discuss the joys and challenges of having a child with a developmental disability on the fourth Thrusday of the month.
Please RSVP to Mercedes Thompson
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Port Discovery Adventures!
May 12 - Port-Ability Day for kids with special needs
May 13 - Discovery Day for children Pre-K to 2nd grade
May 14 - Discovery Day for children 3rd grade and up
May 15 - Be A Part of the Arts Day children with special needs
Environment modified for special needs. Fun for everyone!
Call 410.864.2664 or email to reserve your spot.
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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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