VIRTUAL DAY SERVICES

Due to our closed day centers, our staff is offering a growing number of virtual “classes” for skill-building, fun, and social interaction.

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CALL FOR ART

Art in the Round

In order to get your artwork considered for our virtual Art in the Round event on 10/23, artists with developmental disabilities must submit prior to Friday, September 18th along with a completed artist packet.

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TWO WAYS TO HELP!

We are working hard to respond to the COVID-19 threat and keep the people we support and our staff safe. At this time, we are turning to our community for partnership in this crisis. If you can help, here are two easy ways!

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Coronavirus Updates

In response to the Coronavirus, The Arc Baltimore outlines their response to prevent the spread of the virus through special guidance to staff and the people we support.

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NEW DATE FOR THE GOLF TOURNAMENT

9/29/2020

Please join us this summer for our 26th Annual Golf Tournament. We have decided to postpone the tournament until Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

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Our collective grief, a call for change

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Our Mission

The Arc Baltimore supports people with developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives with a sense of belonging, purpose and meaningful relationships.

Programs and Services

Our Impact

People earning paychecks directly from their employer

Children living in loving foster homes through our Treatment Foster Care program

Adults with staff help in their family’s home

MTA bus shelters cleaned by crews of supported workers

Satisfaction level from 500+ surveys of people in The Arc programs

Nursing and therapeutic services provided

Families and professionals attending education programs

Companies employing or hosting interns supported by The Arc

Assistive technology devices for help in daily life

Financial help for crises intervention and family needs

Individuals receiving day services at one of our seven locations

People in homes they choose with the support they need

Hours given by 500+ volunteers and interns

Interns building skills through Project SEARCH or Career Catalyst

Dads, moms and siblings attended support groups

People volunteering and enjoying daily activities in the community

DHS respite hours for 529 families

Zip codes where we support people in their homes

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Our Stories

A Birthday Wish Comes True, and Then Some

Just before Thomas Sessomes turned 59, he told his community living coordinator, Andrea Jackson, he wanted to throw a party at his home and invite… Read full story

Sharing Music

For Benyamin Waldman, playing music always came very naturally, as did performing for others. Several times a month, Benyamin plays his keyboard for seniors at… Read full story

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Testimonials

“As a supervisor, my main job is to listen. I pay attention to all of the workers on my team, and support them in achieving their goals.”

- Louis Breschi, Landscaping Supervisor

“Over the last ten years, the environment at PDP has provided employees from The Arc a chance to be part of the working community. It gives them a sense of worth and pride that their contributions play an integral part of our process and success. They form relationships with the staff and become part of the PDP family. Furthermore, it educates our staff that people with disabilities are also people with abilities. This is a lesson that we hope can translate across all communities.”

- Brian Hartman, PDP Group

“As a mom with two special needs children, it means everything to me that I have a place at The Arc where I can call for support, information or just talk about any issues that I’m having. They truly listen.”

- Brenda Dwyer, parent

My supervisor teaches me how to be responsible and how to stay focused and concentrate. They teach me how to be a man.

- Will Douglas, supported employee

“I don’t know what I would have done without Melissa, my sister’s live-in support staff. It’s like Melissa knows my sister better than I do. She is very in tune with Doris.”

- Shirley Garrett, sister

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