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Elections matter. When you vote, you choose who represents the disability community in the government at all levels. Exercise your right to vote in this election year! You have the power to choose who decides the structure and funding of disability programs, like our lifelines-including Medicaid and Social Security.
Make sure your voice is heard. Be #DDAware.
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 Join us for the upcoming education series workshop on Trauma. Our very own, Karyn Harvey, PhD will be discussing the social, emotional and biological effects of trauma in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
The Arc Baltimore -Seton
6151 Metro Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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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Celebrating a tradition of volunteer and staff commitment each year, this event is a unique gathering of close friends and partners of The Arc Baltimore and serves as annual election of the new board of directors and officers.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Location
Radisson Hotel North Baltimore
2004 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 20193
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Registration deadline is April 22, 2016. If you have question please contact Nina Georgopoulos at 410-296-2272 ext. 5210.
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 If you were determined by DDA to be Supports Only Eligible, you may have already received a letter from DDA or had contact from your Service Coordinator (also known as Coordinator of Community Services or Targeted Case Manager) stating that you will no longer receive Targeted Case Management services. We strongly recommend that, if relevant, you ask for reconsideration of your child's eligibility status now. Otherwise, it is likely that your child will lose the chance for services from DDA in the future. The window to ask for this reconsideration will close soon.If you have any questions as to whether these concerning changes apply to you, we can assist. Please contact Bob Fonte at (410) 296-2272 ext. 5310.
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Don't Miss the World of Possibilities Disabilities, Healthy Aging, and Independent Living Expo. This Expo is increasing in popularity and is now the Region's most important forum for disability-related resources. Everyone within the disabilities and senior community, children with disabilities and their families, caregivers/service providers, veterans, baby-boomers should all be there! There will be free parking, free wheelchair rental and repair.
Saturday, March 19th, 2016 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Radisson Hotel North Baltimore 2004 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD
Click here for your free pass into the expo. Click here for additional information or call 1-866-227-4644.
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Last month's Education series discussed Siblings - both the rewards and challenges. The Sibling panel consisted of a four siblings from various backgrounds and age ranges. Each person discussed their range of experience over time with their sibling and society's ever changing perception during those times. It was eye opening and truly touching.
Two of the panelists currently attend Sibshops, a free monthly workshop that intermingles discussion activities, games, play, food, and most of all peer support. Each discussed the positive experience and fun activities from Sibshops.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
The Arc Baltimore
7215 York Road, Baltimore 21212
10:30am-1:30pm (ages 6-13)
Future Session: Saturday, April 16, 2016
For more information or to register, contact Samantha Fisher 410-296-2272 ext. 5308 by March 17th, 2016.
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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. See below for upcoming opportunities.
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Saturday, April 9th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5401 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21239
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Sunday, April 10th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
100 S. Rock Glen Road
Baltimore, MD 21229
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If you have any questions and to register, please contact Traci Moore, Support Coordinator, at 410-296-2272 ext. 5322.
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 Honestly Autism Day is a day devoted to understanding autism and celebrating Autism Awareness month. Parents, family members, professionals and people with autism come together to listen, ask questions and learn from each other.
The Keynote Presenter will be Dr. Barry Prizant, PhD, CCC-SLP, one of the world's leading authorities on Autism, with more than forty years of experience as a scholar, researcher, and international consultant. Click here for more information.
Saturday, April 16, 2016 Radisson Hotel North Baltimore 2004 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD 21093 |
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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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The Arc Maryland 2016
State Convention
The Arc Maryland 2016 Convention will be held on Friday, May 13th and its theme is "Be Fearless". This year, a video contest based on the theme will be held. Here is your chance to demonstrate how you are fearless in three minutes or less and enter by April 1st. Each video must include a person (adult or child) with an intellectual and/or developmental disability showing how they are fearless. More information will be posted soon to www.thearcmd.org.
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Sensory Friendly Bunny Photos
Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny is an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a photo session with the Easter Bunny. The mall will not be open yet for business and will keep the lights dim and the music off. For more information, please contact jbdenen@aol.com.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Dr.
Towson, MD 21204
10am-11:30am
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AMC Sensory Friendly
AMC is expanding Sensory Friendly Film program to four showings per month.
- The second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday
- Family-friendly movies will continue to show Saturdays, starting at 10am
- Tuesday showings at 7pm may appeal to others on the autism spectrum
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Swing Into Action
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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Get Your Friends Involved
Social groups, church groups and co-workers often like to volunteer and get involved 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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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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Parent Support Groups
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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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. The Arc Baltimore in partnership with the state's Department of Human Resources and Social Services, provides children with special needs throughout the Greater Baltimore area with treatment foster care services.
For more information, please contact Misty Jones, 443-279-3157.
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