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1/18/2012 The 'Real Jobs For Real Pay' Edition of The Arc Maryland 2012 Legislative Birthday Calendar The Arc Maryland would like to personally THANK the sponsors and supporters of this year's 'Real Jobs for Real Pay' Edition of the Legislative Birthday Calendar. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2013 Legislative Birthday Calendar please contact Heather East, Director of Campaign Management heast@thearcmd.org

1/18/2012 The Arc Maryland 2012 Legislative Birthday Calendar Calendar Delivery Day On Thursday, January 12, The Arc Maryland staff and a dedicated corps of 41 volunteers from around the state delivered these calendars. The corps of volunteers included 5 of the individuals highlighted in the calendar! Vera Armwood, John Sheehan, Michelle Galloway, Mike Gordan, and Edward Willard were able to deliver calendars and share their personal stories with our legislators. To read the full article click here

1/18/2012 Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, families, providers and advocates are coming to Annapolis to meet with Legislators about critical disability issues. We hope you'll join us!

To Register Online Register Here    To Mail or Fax  Register Here
 

1/6/2012 END THE WAIT. PLEASE DONATE! Just a small part of your tax refund can help the Maryland Waiting List Fund provide services for families, job training and employment, opportunities to live in the community and crisis intervention...read more

11/30/2011 The Arc Maryland FY 2011 Annual Report Released... to view click here
 
11/30/2011 The Arc Maryland is pleased to be one of the 95 supporting signatories supporting the HCBS ruling for community services...see here
 

 
Other News and Articles:

STATEWIDE POSTER CONTEST TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS “TOGETHER WE’RE BETTER” ANNOUNCED TO CELEBRATE MARYLAND’S DISABILITY HISTORY AND AWARENESS MONTH
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The annual “Together We’re Better” poster contest encourages Maryland elementary schools to celebrate the diverse abilities of all students and highlight the importance of providing equal opportunities for children with disabilities. The contest is conducted by The Arc Maryland, Inc. and sponsored in partnership by the Maryland State Department of Education, Maryland Department of Disabilities, Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education...read more 

Click here for more information about the campaign and to access poster contest materials.

 The Arc Maryland has created a step-by-step guide to planning an interactive student demonstration to help negate the power of the “R” word.  This guide can be used by schools or community groups looking for creative ways to address bullying and raise disability awareness.  Please
CLICK HERE for a copy of Shredding The “R” Word Toolkit.  The Arc of Maryland staff are available to assist with planning a demonstration and to serve as guest speakers.  A copy of the video used during the presentation (“Offense Taken”) may be borrowed at no charge by contacting Katie Collins-Ihrke at

 
 

 

 

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