Congrats Project SEARCH Grads!

 

Project SEARCH is an innovative one year internship program for motivated Baltimore City high school students and adults with disabilities. The program provides guidance and experience to those individuals who want to explore career options, develop real job skills and learn to live more independently. 

 

At the close of the program year, all three Project SEARCH sites-MedStar Union Memorial HospitalUniversity of Maryland Medical Center, and University of Maryland, Baltimore held graduation ceremonies. Twenty-five students graduated from the program and are either employed or on their way to securing full employment. Click here to see more pictures from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital's graduation.


  
 

200 Attend Assistive Technology Fair
  

This year's Assistive Technology Fair was held on May 27th and was a huge success.  Many individuals we support and families took advantage of this exciting opportunity to talk with representatives from some of the big names in Assistive Technology.  Everyone had fun seeing demonstrations and trying out different devices and programs.

 


 

The vendors from the AT Fair include: Contact Daphni Steffin, Director of Assistive Technology & Lifeprint Management, with any questions 410-296-2272 ext. 5206.  
Community Recycling Day

  


 

The Arc Baltimore's Community Recycling Center is hosting a Community Recycling Day on June 28th at the following locations: 

 

Dundalk - 1401 North Point Rd. Baltimore, 21222

Towson - 7215 York Rd. Baltimore, 21212
Linthicum - 717 Hammonds Ferry Rd., Suites N-O, Linthicum Heights, 21090

 

Feel free to drop off any of the following items:

 

Personal Computer & Laptops/NotebooksServers
Computer componentsComputer hard drives
Fax MachinesIT equipment
Digital CamerasPrinters
Cell PhonesKeyboard & Mice

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE OR CALL 410-595-5399

 

Proceeds benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

MDSibs 2015 - Connecting Siblings Of People With Disabilities

 
The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council presents  MDSibs 2015 in partnership with The Arc Maryland and By Their Side. MDSibs is bringing people together to discuss the "other" sibling. We will learn about the unique bond between a person with developmental disabilities and their siblings. It is a relationship full of ups and downs - laughter and tears, pride and guilt, enlightenment and frustration - that spans generations and affects the individual, the family, organizations and state priorities and policies.

 

Join MDSibs for a one-day conference to meet, connect and learn about siblings of all ages across the State of Maryland.

 

Date:             Saturday, October 17, 2015

Location:     Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport

                       1739 West Nursery Road

                       Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

 

For questions, email [email protected] or call 410-914-SIBS.

 

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New Board President Elected


Neil MacDonald, Vice President and Chief Plant Officer at MedStar Union Memorial and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospitals, was elected Board President of The Arc Baltimore on May 6th at our Annual Meeting and Awards Reception. Other officers elected to the Board of Directors includes Joseph P. Ward, Esq., Miles & Stockbridge P.C., was named Vice President, Danielle Ford, Alban CAT, was named Secretary and Thomas Sand, Ernst & Young was reelected Treasurer. In addition, Seth Burdine, self-advocate, and Jill Vocci, Dankner Fiergang Eye Associates, were elected as new directors.
 

 

 
Family Networking Picnic

 


 

 
Please join us at our Annual Family Networking Picnic.  Meet other families to laugh, share stories, and make new friends. There is an accessible playground, nature trails and many other fun amenities. Families with children of all ages are encouraged to attend and we'll provide the food and fun!    

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

4:00pm -7:00pm

Meadowood Regional Park

10650 Falls Road

Lutherville, Maryland 21093

  

To RSVP, please email  Mercedes Thompson or call her at 410-296-2272 ext. 5318 by June 22nd.

 

 
Kathleen Durkin Named One Of The Daily Record's Top 100 Women

 

Family members and friends from The Arc Baltimore and Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) celebrated our Deputy Executive Director Kathleen McNally Durkin (center) for being named one of  The Daily Record's Top 100 Women, Bravo Kathleen!


 

 
Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group 

 

 

Chesapeake Down Syndrome Parent Group (CDSPG) has provided information and support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the Baltimore metropolitan area for more than 30 years. CDSPG offers programs for nearly everyone in the Down syndrome community - from new and expectant parents to teens and adults with DS. We offer educational programming, social activities and programs providing parent support. CDSPG strives to increase the general community's awareness of and education about Down syndrome through advocacy efforts and an annual Buddy Walk on Oct. 4. For more information about CDSPG, e-mail [email protected]. 

 

 
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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