This March, as we celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (#DDAware, #TheArcAware), it is important that we “change the narrative” about […]
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The Good Doctor Fails to Show Options for Family in Distress
The Good Doctor episode “Tough Titmouse,” aired on October 15, did not depict the true full range of options available for […]
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Advocacy, autism, Blog, Community Living, DDA, Disability Awareness, Family, Outreach
Scrambled Eggs and Hope
By Kathryn Mayer It all began with the scrambled eggs. Chris visited me in NYC about six months after our […]
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Advocacy, Blog, Community Living, Disability Awareness, Family, Siblings
The Arc Baltimore’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Awards Reception Recognizes Those Who Go “Above and Beyond”
The Arc Baltimore will hold its 2018 Annual Meeting and Awards Reception on Wednesday, May 2, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel North Baltimore, 2004 […]
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New Executive Director Focuses on the Future
Reprinted from 2017 Holiday Advocate Newsletter Since her start as executive director in July, Kathleen Durkin has been on the […]
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Advocacy, Blog, Community Employment, Community Living, Day Services, Disability Awareness, Employment, Kathleen Durkin, Uncategorized
Granola and Generosity Make Good Partners
“Our partnership with The Arc has been an incredibly positive and uplifting experience for our company and team. Joanna and Michelle [The Arc […]
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Blog, Community Employment, Community Partner, Disability Awareness, Employment, Transitioning Youth
Wings for Autism® Aims to Ease Airport Stress for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
BALTIMORE, MD (1/9/18) — Airline travel is challenging enough for anyone, but imagine having to deal with check-in, security, and […]
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autism, Community Partner, Disability Awareness, Family, Press Releases, Special Event, The Arc in the News
The Arc Baltimore’s 16th Annual Art in the Round Showcases Artwork by Artists with Developmental Disabilities
BALTIMORE, MD (8/18/17) — Art in the Round – The Arc Baltimore’s annual art exhibit and auction showcasing the talent […]
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Mr. Hargest Goes to Washington
Self-advocate Shane Hargest was asked earlier this year by the Center for American Progress & The Arc of the United […]
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Project SEARCH Graduates Spend a Day with PNC Bank Mentors
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, four Project SEARCH graduates got to learn a little bit about banking. […]
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