Recent News:
 WYPR’s Midday Focuses on State’s Waiting List
Two parents of children with developmental disabilities talked on-air with Radio Host Dan Rodricks about the realities of waiting for State funded services and what budget cuts to “Respite” funds means to families like theirs.
Listen in to this important interview.
 Baltimore Sun Our View
Read the Baltimore Sun Editorial on Maryland's underfunding of services for the developmentally disabled from December 27th: A true need...
CNN Story Highlights Families on MD Waiting List
Click here to view CNN’s coverage of Maryland’s budget woes that are impacting people with developmental disabilities and their families.
News Coverage Shows Impact of State Funding Cuts
A recent news story on WBFF-Fox 45 gives a personal view of what State funding cuts mean for families. The Schmitt family, who is featured, lives in Baltimore County and has received assistance from The Arc of Baltimore over the years. Many of our families need Respite Funds, but this took a cut 50% in the State budget. State Respite grant allowed us help families bring in a care provider, sometimes for a few hours, sometimes even for a few days so that parents can take care of other children’s needs, their own health care, or other obligations. The cut forced the Arc to stop accepting any new requests for respite. The Arc is seeking contributions and private grants to continue respite assistance. Click here to see the story.
Groups Protest Film "Tropic Thunder" for its Portrayal of
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Baltimore is joining with self-advocates and other members of the disability community nationwide to protest Paramount Pictures’ new comedy “Tropic Thunder.”
Take a minute to watch this short: 60 second public service announcement produced for and with the Arc of Northern Virginia and the Arc of Virginia by Will Schermerhorn and Blueberry Shoes Productions.
Click here to view The Arc's most recent press release. For more information on The Arc's Campaign for Respect visit this link to The Arc of the United States.
Articles:
The Catholic Review, April 23, 2009:
Read about several Arc staff members who chose careers in the disabilities field due to very personal experience.
Click here to read this story by Jennifer Williams
Baltimore Business Journal, April 4, 2008:
The Arc’s work and the value of employees with developmental disabilities received very favorable mention in the Baltimore Business Journal.
Click here to view this article by John Dinkel
The Catholic Review:
Love blossoms for couple with developmental Disabilities by Suzanne Molino Singleton
View this article about Danny and Maria Rosner
Examiner September 4, 2007:
Arc gives work, hope to disabled locals by Dave Carey
View this article about The Arc's Community Employment
Northeast Reporter August 2, 2007:
Foster care turned into life's calling
"Parkville woman has cared for 150 children" by Lauren Taylor
View this article about Kira Sekulow, Foster Parent
Press Releases:
(12/15/08) --- Three new members have been elected to the Board of Directors of The Arc of Baltimore. Click here to read the press release.
(5/12/08) --- The Arc of Baltimore honored several area attorneys for their contributions to the organization and to individuals with developmental disabilities during The Arc’s 2008 Annual Meeting and Awards ceremony, held May 7 at Crowne Plaza Baltimore in Timonium, MD. Click here to see the press release.
(5/12/08) --- Six employees of The Arc of Baltimore recently were honored by the organization during its Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, held May 7 at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore in Timonium, MD. Click here to see the press release.
(5/12/08) --- The Crowne Plaza Baltimore in Timonium, Maryland, the Baltimore Business Journal, and the Mitchell Wiedefeld Funeral Home were among the area businesses and organizations recognized by The Arc of Baltimore at the organization’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, held May 7. Click here to see the press release.
(3/3/2008) ---The Arc of Baltimore will hold Camp for Everyone. Program allows parents of children with special needs to make summer plans. Click here to see the press release.
(2/28/2008) --- Parents Get A Break from the Kids with The Arc of Baltimore's Parents Day Out. Click here to see the press release.
(1/24/2008) --- Maryland Works is pleased to announce that it honored seven recipients at its 1st Annual Employment Awards Luncheon. Click here to see the press release.
(9/19/2007) --- The Arc Gives Back - Work crews of Arc supported individuals were across Greater Baltimore on September 20th – picking up trash in parks and visiting with Veterans and nursing home residents – all in the name of service back to our community. Click here to see the
press release.
Ads:
(5/28/2008) Congratulations to The Arc of Baltimore's 2008 Award Winners. Featured in the Baltimore Business Journal. Click here to see the full Ad. |
