Get Your Art In The Round Tickets!

Art in the Round is an exhibit and silent auction that includes 80 pieces of amazing artwork by people with developmental disabilities. In addition, it's a feast and a heck of a party. Tickets are now available! This year's event is going to be better than ever. We are excited about our new venue - the Grand Lodge of Maryland. We will have new and improved mobile bidding, Pixilated Photo Booth is back, a themed menu and a specialty drink offering! We hope you plan to be among the 400+ guests we expect will attend this year on October 16th. Don't miss out on this great event. Tickets will sell out!

If you can't make the event consider sponsoring an artist.

Win This $3,000 Techie's Holiday Shopping List!

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 w/keyboard

Apple Watch

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Roku 3 Streaming Media Player

$150 iTunes Gift Card

$300 Amazon Gift Card

Michael Kors Messenger Bag

Click here to purchase tickets. Drawing will be held on October 16th at Art in the Round. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets are $20 each. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272 ext. 5210.

Consider The Arc Baltimore For Your Workplace Donation

Your contribution will help The Arc Baltimore remain an indispensable resource to thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. All workplace gifts are designated to our Family Help Fund for assistance with crisis and families' needs. Please designate your workplace donation to The Arc Baltimore using one of the codes below. If you have any questions, contact Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272.

Golfers Giving

For the 9th year, Keepers of the Green members contributed generously toward the purchase of two electric wheelchairs for the people at The Arc. Here, basking in the glory is Sheila Able in her new chair, with staff member Andrea Witten, among the members before they begin their annual golf outing - with wooden clubs that are replicas of the clubs used at the dawn of the golf game. Thank you Keepers of the Green!!

Last Call To Submit Art!

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 15th. 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.

Building The Future Now

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and The Arc Maryland present a series of webinars providing tools, information and ideas for people with developmental disabilities and families to improve quality of life and effect change. Save the dates, mark your calendars and look for registration information early September! All webinars offered on scheduled days at 12:00-1:00 pm and 7:00-8:00 pm.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Making Inclusive Child Care a Reality

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Post Secondary Options for Transitioning Youth: What's Next After

High School

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE): New Opportunities to Save for Disability-Related Expenses

Click here for additional information.

It's Direct Support Professionals Month

Join The Arc Board and Leadership in congratulating and thanking our dedicated direct support staff. They meet the daily needs of the individuals in our programs and help them to live, work, and thrive in our community.

Education Series: Benefits & Funding

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility and funding will be discussed, as well as how benefits (such as SSI) interface with DDA funding.

Please come with your questions regarding eligibility and benefits.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The Arc Baltimore

6151 Metro Drive

Baltimore, MD 21215

Click here for more information. Please contact Mercedes Thompson, at 410-296-2272 ext. 5318.

Help From & For The Arc Baltimore

There may be more than you think that The Arc Baltimore offers you - Resources For You - and more ways that you can help, not just financially, but through your connections - Connections We Need. We want you to take advantage of all resources The Arc Baltimore has to offer beyond direct support programs and how you can help get the community involved.

Autism NOW

The Autism Now website offers a wealth of resources. They also have an e-newsletter sign-up there. Check it out at http://autismnow.org.

LISS Program Improvements

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has announced improvements to the LISS program, including a new, streamlined application process.

Applications will be accepted 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.

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 or call 410-296-WORK.

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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