The Arc Maryland State Convention

Judy Heumann

Mark your calendars for May 17th, The Arc Maryland’s 2021 State Convention! Join us online from 9 AM to 2 PM for a day of learning and discovery.

You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear from Plenary Speaker, Judy Heumann, a nationally recognized Civil Rights Advocate for people with disabilities! Ms. Heumann’s lifelong work was highlighted in the Netflix documentary Crip Camp, recently nominated for an Academy Award for best documentary feature.

For over a year, we have lived through the pandemic and are now at a point where it feels the clouds are parting. We have proven Resilient: our 2021 convention theme.

Our 2021 Convention lets you explore more ways to remain Resilient! Navigate through innovative ideas in advocacy, technology, communications, and more during Breakout Sessions led by subject experts from across the state.

Registration for the Convention is now closed. If you are registered for the Convention, you will receive the zoom link to attend on the afternoon of May 16th, the day before the event.

Check Out the Virtual Convention Program

Questions about the Convention or on Registration? Contact Luc Chausse, Director of Advocacy and Outreach, at lchausse@thearcmd.org.

Using Zoom Breakout Rooms

Our 2021 Convention will use a Zoom feature called “breakout rooms” for each of our three breakout sessions throughout the day. Click the button below for a guide to find out how to join the sessions you are interested in attending during the event!

If you would like to practice using Zoom “breakout rooms,” or have other questions about the event, you can join us on Sunday, May 16th, any time from 4:30 to 5:30 PM for a walkthrough! Access the walkthrough at the link here.

Download Our Guide to Zoom Breakout Rooms

Schedule at a Glance

Check out Convention Schedule below! For more information on the breakout sessions, check out the Convention Program above.

8:30 AM	Online Room Opens for Networking
9 to 10 AM	Plenary Session with Judy Heumann
10 to 10:50 AM	Breakout Session I
	The Future of Remote Community Connections
	Leaders of Tomorrow: Advocates of the Future
	Legislative Wrap Up and Plans for Year-Round Advocacy
10:50 to 11 AM	Break
11 AM to 12 PM	Breakout Session II
	Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Everyone Has a Role
	Sharing Your Story in a Changing World
12 to 1 PM	Lunch Break, Networking
1 to 1:50 PM	Breakout Session III
	Adaptive Technology for Independence
	Supported Decision Making
	SpArc Tank: Igniting Innovations for Change
1:50 to 2 PM	Convention Wrap Up

Crip Camp Virtual Watch Party and Discussion

Sunday, May 16th from 6 to 8 PM

Get your popcorn ready! Join us the evening before the Convention for a free viewing of Crip Camp: A Disabilitiy Revolution, featuring our Convention Pleanary Speaker, Judy Heumann. To register or find out more, click the button below.

Learn More About the Crip Camp Watch Party

Convention Sponsors

Thank you to all of our Convention Sponsors for Making this event possible!

Plenary Sponsors

American Door Company, In Memory of Ernestine “Billie” Scott

The Arc Maryland State Convention

Using Zoom Breakout Rooms

Schedule at a Glance

Crip Camp Virtual Watch Party and Discussion

Sunday, May 16th from 6 to 8 PM

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