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More than 500 people with developmental disabilities, their families and staff from across Maryland were in Annapolis this month to meet with legislators to discuss important legislation affecting people with disabilities. Representatives from The Arc Baltimore spoke with their legislators about the Governor's budget which includes sufficient funding for DDA to fund the 3.5 % rate increase for providers which allows direct support staff wages to stay above minimum wage. They asked legislators to help protect these vital increases. They also discussed Emergency Funding and Crisis Resolution Funding that will help nearly 300 people in critical situation. Click here for more pictures from DD Day in Annapolis.
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Pictured left to right: Delegate Eric Bromwell, self-advocate Crystal Wagner, The Arc Staff Deana Smiley and Crystal's parents Barbara and Mike Wagner.
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 Having a child with a disability affects everyone in the family, including siblings. The impact of disabilities vary, yet common threads are shared in siblings' stories. The experience, both positive and challenging, can be lifelong. Peer support is necessary for the siblings as well as the individual with a disability.
Join us for our Education Series workshop, Sibling Issues. Hear from a panel of siblings of different ages about the difficulties and joys that come with this special relationship. Also, experience Sibshops, a workshop that intermingles discussion, activity, games, play, food and most of all peer support.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The Arc Baltimore -Seton
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
6pm - 9pm
Dinner will be provided. To register, please contact Swanisha Hinton at 410-296-2272 ext. 5306. Click here for more information. Childcare is available.
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The Annual Meeting and Awards Reception is a chance to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to The Arc. As we get ready to honor the staff members and volunteers that have helped The Arc's mission, we turn to you for nominations of community partners, volunteers, staff, and other heroes of The Arc. Click here to see pictures from last year's event.
Deadline to submit nominations - March 4th. If you have any questions regarding the Annual Meeting & Awards Reception or the nomination process please, contact Lauren Seabolt at 410-296-2272 ext. 5220.
Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Ticket information will be available soon.
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 Governor Hogan's FY 2017 proposed budget which covers the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 includes much needed increases in DDA funding.
Some of the highlights include a 3.5% increase for providers of services to keep direct support staff wages above minimum wage and to fully fund Transitioning Youth. Additional funding is included for Emergency Placements and the Crisis Resolution Waiting List. While this is good news for several programs related to intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we still need to fight for funding for more families on the Waiting List.
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Twelve interns with developmental disabilities from our Project SEARCH and Career Catalyst employment programs were transformed as they left Sharp Dressed Man with a new dapper suit styled specifically for them. They are all ready for their big job interview. We would like to send our sincerest thanks to all the Sharp Dressed Man and Christopher Schafer Clothier staff. Click here to see more before and afters!
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Support Our Golf Tourny
The Golf Tournament is on May 17th! Registration details are coming soon, but block your calendar for tee time at 8 a.m. on the Diamond Ridge and Woodlands Golf Courses.
Not a golfer? Consider donating an item for the silent auction. Gift certificates, sports memorabilia, tickets to area attractions or games, electronics, jewelry, etc.
For information about golfing, donating to the auction or volunteering at the event, contact Lauren Seabolt, 410-296-2272 ext. 5220.
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Sprout Film Festival
The Arc Baltimore and Towson University will co-host their 4th annual Sprout Film Festival that showcases entertaining and memorable films featuring and created by people with developmental disabilities. All ages are welcome to take part in a screening of shorts, music videos and documentaries.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Towson University
Tickets available soon
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Get Your Friends Involved
Social groups, church groups and co-workers often like to volunteer and serve in the community. The Arc Baltimore has many opportunities for you and your friends to come visit and spend a few hours or a day with the people The Arc supports. You can start exploring by visiting the volunteer page on our website or contacting Debbie Staigerwald, our director of volunteers and interns, at 410-296-2272 ext. 5216. We will help you design a service project just for your group. Why not start today!
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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) 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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