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Please join The Arc Baltimore's Outreach and Family Services division for our annual Family Networking Picnic. Families of children both young and old can connect while enjoying food, fun and games. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meadowood Regional Park
10650 Falls Rd.
Lutherville, MD 21093
For more information and directions click here. Please RSVP to Mercedes Thompson at 443-279-3357 by July 27th.
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Join us each month to laugh, cry, and share stories with other parents of children of all ages with developmental disabilities as they discuss the joys and challenges that they and their child face.
Moms Understand
Moms of children of all ages with developmental disabilities meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please RSVP to Dianna Morgan at 410-296-2272, ext. 5311.
Moms Understand II
Moms of adult children with developmental disabilities meet on the third Thursday of every month from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. Please RSVP to Swanisha Hinton at 410-296-2272 ext. 5306.
Guy Talk
Dads of children of all ages with developmental disabilities meet on the fourth Thursday of the month. Please connect with us. Please RSVP to Mercedes Thompson at 410-296-2272, ext. 5318 .
All meetings are held at the main office at The Arc Baltimore, 7215 York Road, Baltimore 21212.
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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.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
100 S. Rock Glen Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
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See our Parents' Day Out page for more information.
Reserve your spot today by contacting Shayna Barnes at 410-296-2272, ext 5322.
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 The Arc Baltimore has known the loss of amazing people through the years - individuals who we supported to their end, family members who gave of themselves to advance our mission, and staff members who spent careers of dedicated service. Gifts are often given to The Arc Baltimore in memory of those we've lost. Now a more permanent gift may be offered. A memorial garden patio at The Arc Baltimore's headquarters in Towson can include bricks that are engraved with names and messages to help us remember those we've lost.
Honor the memory of your loved one with an engraved brick or a tree with a plaque at the base.
Click here to print and fill out the form to be mailed back to The Arc Baltimore.
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Artists of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities looking to have their art showcased and auctioned off at this year's Art in the Round must submit their artwork by Tuesday, September 15. Please don't delay!
All artwork must be accompanied by a completed Artist Packet.
We will notify selected artists by Wednesday, September 30. Selected artists will receive two complimentary tickets to the event on Friday, October 16 from 7:30 PM - 11:oo PM. Please note that the event is three weeks earlier than normal and it is at a new location, The Grand Lodge of Maryland in Hunt Valley.
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 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council believes that all people should be supported to live in their communities.
Every 5 years the Council develops goals by listening to input provided by people with developmental disabilities, family members, people who support them, and advocates. Your feedback will help us decide on priorities on how to direct our funding. Deadline is July 31st!
Your feedback from this survey will help direct our resources and advocacy efforts through 2021. Please share the survey with adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
See how your County's participation compares and take action to ensure equal representation! Thank you for taking a few minutes of your day to help make a difference!
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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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Education Series Survey
We are interested in gathering more information about the learning & training needs of our community of supported individuals and their families. We are looking to make our Education Series seminars more accessible and interesting to our community through a survey. You can not only submit your own education / training suggestions (and get a drawing entry for each suggestion to win one of several $50 gift cards!) through the online survey link below, but the staff member who assists the most supported individuals with the survey will get a $50 gift card. The paper version is attached which includes information about how to submit the surveys.
Click the image above if you'd prefer to use the online option with a supported individual, you can assist someone to fill it out. Then, just send a quick email to Nellie Power and give the names of individuals you assisted to be considered for the contest.
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Cruisin' For Connections
Connections will host their annual Harbor Brunch Cruise on Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm at 561 Light Street, Inner Harbor. You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Tickets are $40 per person and will be given at Boarding. Please RSVP by July 16th to Linda Yannuzzi at 410-296-2272, ext. 5159.
Connections is a singles group sponsored by The Arc Baltimore which promotes love and friendship among participants and provides opportunities for social engagement.
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ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration
 Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Sunday, July 26, 10 am-2 pm at Camden Yards Warehouse in Baltimore.
This FREE event is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Disabilities and will feature an outdoor resource fair with local community groups and service providers. The ADA legacy bus tour will make a stop for photos and to sign the ADA Pledge. Elected officials and area talent will come together during the indoor program to highlight the difference the ADA has made in people's lives. Click here for more information.
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Improvements To The LISS Program
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has announced improvements to the LISS program, including a new, streamlined application process.
There will be two application rounds:
- July 1- July 31, 2015
- August 1-November 30, 2015
Low intensity support services (LISS) assists adults with developmental disabilities and families with a child with developmental disabilities with purchasing services and/or items to address their needs. LISS cannot exceed $2,000. Click here for the application and visit the DDA website for more information.
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Sky Zone Sensory Friendly Night
Sky Zone will turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of our extra special jumpers. Children and adults with special needs and their siblings, family and friends are welcome to jump for 60 minutes for $7. They will make every effort to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs.
Please contact Skyzone for additional information.
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Summer Camp And Vacation Opportunities Still Available
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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The Arc Wants To Know .....
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent?
We offer competitive stipends, monthly training, and 24 hours a day support.
For more information, please contact Misty Jones, 443-279-3157.
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