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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.
What's New at The Arc of Baltimore?
New Annual Report Out
The 2008 Annual Report provides the expected financials of the organization along with a unique story of two women coming together – one from Rosewood and one from her parents’ home – becoming friends as close as sisters and even sharing the same birthday. Click here and join the celebratory story.
Project SEARCH Grads Get Pomp & Circumstance
The Arc of Baltimore’s Project SEARCH celebrated their first six graduates with a ceremony including Secretary of Disabilities Catherine Raggio who delivered keynote remarks, and President of University of Maryland Baltimore President David Ramsay. The students completed their final year of high school in Project SEARCH and focused job readiness and life skills learning with internships at the University of Maryland Baltimore.
This year’s Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted nearly 180 golfers and raised nearly $90,000. Thanks to our Title Sponsor, Scientific Plant Service for another great year, and our tournament co-chairs, Mike Eikenberg and Chuck Shettle who started this tournament 15 years ago.
Submit your Art - Calling all Artists
The 8th Annual Art in the Round featuring art created by individuals with developmental disabilities will be held
on November 6, 2009 at the American Visionary Art Museum. This year’s event will feature some additional highlights as part of our 60th anniversary year celebration.
All artwork must be submitted by September 15th
for consideration by the Selection Committee—either the art pieces themselves or digital pictures with dimensions. All art mediums accepted for submission.
Click here for more information on the history of Art in the Round and to see pictures of last year's event.
Annual Meeting Shines a Light on Awardees
With entertainment including selections from Fiddler on the Roof by the Sky’s the Limit and this year’s awardees a large helping of inspiration, The Arc of Baltimore annual meeting had something for everyone this year. Take a look at the happy crowd.
Community Flea Market and Craft Fair -
Come spend the day selling all your previously owned treasures or craft items to help raise
money for
The Arc of Baltimore Life Enhancement Fund. The flea market will be held on Saturday, June 27th from
8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at The Arc of Baltimore Community Resource Center, 7215 York Road,
Baltimore, MD 21212.
Don’t Miss the Next Family Support Series Workshops
The schedule of next workshops includes:
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4 ~ 7 pm Networking Picnic
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6 ~ 9 pm Transition from Pediatric Healthcareto Adult Healthcare
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 6 ~ 9 pm Sexuality and Relationships
For a copy of the complete brochure with listing of workshops descriptions and registration information, click here.
You Tube Video Brings End the Wait Now Campaign to Life
Hear one family of the seventeen thousand on the waiting list tell their story. Click here to view the video www.endthewaitnow.com
Let Us Know What You Think – And Come Again
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.
Project SEARCH Grads Get Pomp & Circumstance
Arc Golfers Get Sunny Day
Submit your Art - Calling all Artists
