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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, April 11, 2015
9:00am - 1:00pm
St. Matthew Catholic Church
5401 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21239
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Please join us for The Arc Maryland Statewide Convention on Friday, May 1, 2015.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Registration, continental breakfast, exhibit hall
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Welcome and Plenary
11:30 AM - 1:30 AM Awards Luncheon
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Breakouts (I)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Breakouts (II)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Arc Maryland Annual Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM President's Reception
Location
BWI Marriott Hotel
1743 W. Nursery Rd
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Must register by April 24th. If you would like to attend please fill out the registration form and email it to Lauren Seabolt. Contact Lauren with any questions 410-296-2272 ext. 5210.
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Celebrating a tradition of volunteer and staff commitment each year, this event is a unique gathering of close friends and partners of The Arc Baltimore and serves as annual election of the new board of directors and officers.
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
The Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
(formerly North Baltimore Plaza Hotel)
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 20193
Tickets
$20 for staff and people we support/$40 for all other guests.
Please RSVP by April 28, 2015 to Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272.
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An opportunity for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and professionals to talk with representatives from some of the big names in Assistive Technology. Wednesday, May 27, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Seton Business Park 6151 Metro Drive. Baltimore, MD 21215 Click here for directions. Contact Daphni Steffin with any questions 410-296-2272 ext. 5206.
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The Arc Baltimore 21st Annual Golf Tournament
Date & Time
May 12, 2015
8:00 am Shotgun Start
Location
The Woodlands and Diamond Ridge Golf Courses
2309 Ridge Rd
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Auction Items Needed
The 21st Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner and we're seeking in-kind donations for our silent auction. Donations can be in the form of restaurant gift certificates, store gift cards, signed sports memorabilia, golf outings, game tickets, or other such items.
Click here to register online. Contact Libby Bryant, or call her at 410-296-2272, ext. 5220 with any questions.
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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, April 25, 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
Registration is required by April 17, 2015. For more information or to register, email Esther Ford.
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Summer Camp And Vacation Opportunities
The Arc Baltimore has compiled a complete manual for 2015 Summer Camp and Vacation Opportunities for children and adults with special needs. There are many different resources listed in the manual to help you decide which camp is right for you and ways to help with the cost.
Contact Kelly Bell, Director of Family Living, with any questions 410-296-2272 ext. 5319. | |
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Kathleen Durkin Named One Of Maryland's Top 100 Women
The Daily Record named The Arc Baltimore's very own, Deputy Executive Director, Kathleen McNally Durkin one of Maryland's Top 100 Women. Congratulations, Kathleen!
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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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Dream BIG! Plan NOW! Free Parent Workshops
 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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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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