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Nearly 400 people attended Art in the Round last Friday in support of The Arc Baltimore and the amazing artists there showcasing their talent. Guests bid generously using our new and improved mobile bidding and were excited to take home a coveted piece of art. Eighty featured pieces were chosen by our selection committee from more than 200 submissions!
One lucky guest won the tech bundle valued at $3,000. Other attendees mingled with the artists, danced to the music of the DJ, enjoyed the delicious food and The Lily Pad specialty drink. Over $50,000 was raised for The Arc Baltimore and 60% of auction bids went to the artists - it was a wonderful night for all! Click here to see event photos.
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The Arc Baltimore would like to say a special Thank You to WMAR-TV news anchor, Jamie Costello for helping make this year's Art in the Round the best ever. Jamie has been the emcee for the last five years and he brings such poise, laughter and fun to the event. Looking forward to next year!
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 Wings for Autism is a program that provides children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a "practice" opportunity to experience sometimes challenging aspects of airline travel at an airport - parking and shuttling to the terminal, check-in, security, boarding the aircraft and interacting with airport personnel along the way. BWI Airport, Southwest Airlines, and the Transit Security Administration are working with The Arc to help ease potential stresses that the airport experience can cause for individuals.
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
BWI Airport
Aviation Blvd & Elm Rd
Baltimore, MD 21240
For more information and to register, contact Kelly Bell, Director of Family Living at 410-296-2272 ext. 5319.
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Earlier this month, a writing class at Loyola University Maryland put on a campus event to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities. More than 200 students packed the room to watch the short film, One Question, and to hear from a panel of self-advocates including Cassie Dittman, Maria and Danny Rosner, Melvin McClain, and Tara and Heather Lilley. Here the class and self-advocates pose before a poster board with the students' responses to the question: "If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?" They answered the question before they saw the movie. It's likely the movie and the panel would change their answers.
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Navigating the world of information when you have a child or family member with a disability can be overwhelming. St. Elizabeth School is hosting the second annual Get Connected: Special Needs Resource Fair. Join them as they welcome several hundred Central Maryland families who are looking for services, products, and/or agencies all geared around special needs. Get Connected: Special Needs Resources Fair, hosted by St. Elizabeth School, brings together therapists, experts, consultants, products, and services that promote happy, healthy, and productive lives for those with special needs. Our goal is to connect families with special needs to the many resources available-whether it's information on speech therapy, sensory integration, summer camps, schools, assistive technology devices, or advice on estate planning. Click here to reserve your FREE ticket today!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
St. Elizabeth School
801 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
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Designate 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.
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The Arc Baltimore Celebrate Direct Support Professionals
On September 24th, The Arc Baltimore hosted an event to celebrate and thank the dedicated direct support staff who meet the daily needs of the individuals in our programs and help them to live, work, and thrive in our community. Staff were given awards for the great work they do. They also danced and had a wonderful time. Click here for more pictures.
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Woodlawn Gets A Visitor From The Ravens
The Arc Baltimore center in Woodlawn received a visit on Wednesday from Poe, one of the Baltimore Ravens mascot. Staff and individuals we support had a great time posing for pictures and dancing with Poe.
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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.
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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.
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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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