Our Mission: To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have maximum opportunities to actively participate in all aspects of community life and to offer programs and services that support them in doing so.
For a look back through the past 60 years, glance through The Arc of Baltimore Milestones.
What's New at The Arc of Baltimore?
Family Series Networking Picnic ALERT
July 21, 2010: Due to the high chance of thundershowers this afternoon, today’s Family Networking Picnic is canceled and is now rescheduled for Wednesday, July 28 from 4-7. We hope you can join us then for food, fun and networking with other families!
With live music, a Kidz Zone, food and drink for purchase, and celebrating of The Arc’s 60th, you won’t want to miss the Backyard Fest on Friday, September 10th, from 5-8 p.m. Park at the nearby Central Presbyterian and come on over. Click here for details.
A Win-Win: Eat ice cream, benefit The Arc
The Cold Stone Creamery in Canton is hosting Battle of the Stones 2 with serving teams showing their talent as they serve it up for charity on Sunday, August 1st from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Catch their singing and theatrics throughout the day and select your favorite team with a tip for the organization they represent – The Arc of Baltimore or Healthcare for the Homeless. Click here for more information.
Call for Nominations
Know of an Arc volunteer, community partner, or staff person who should be acknowledged? Consider a nomination for one of The Arc of Baltimore’s annual awards. Click here for the descriptions and nomination form. Nominations are due by August 13, 2010. Don’t delay.
Don’t Miss It!
The Reinventing Quality Conference is the premier gathering place for anyone involved with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Click here for information on this August event.
The 9th annual Art in the Round is scheduled for November 12th and art submissions are now being accepted. The deadline is September 17th. Click here for further information.
Eleven students from nine Baltimore City Schools recently graduated from Project SEARCH, an exciting and innovative program sponsored by The Arc of Baltimore that provides work and career development opportunities for adults and students with disabilities.
Offers parents of children with disabilities a unique opportunity to take their children with developmental disabilities (and their siblings) to a safe environment with trained volunteers who will look after them. The next scheduled opportunity is August 14th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Arc’s tagline is: “Advocacy, Resources and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities.” We take that seriously. If you can’t find what you need on our site, please let us know, so we can continue to grow this site as a resource to you. Click here to give us your feedback and check back for our new on-line features we will be offering.
The Cold Stone Creamery in Canton is hosting Battle of the Stones 2 with serving teams showing their talent as they serve it up for charity on Sunday, August 1st from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Catch their singing and theatrics throughout the day and select your favorite team with a tip for the organization they represent – The Arc of Baltimore or Healthcare for the Homeless. 
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