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With offices in Annapolis, Easton and Glen Burnie, The Arc is a growing membership-supported organization that provides advocacy and supportive services to well over 800 individuals and families annually.

Events

Snowflake Ball 2009 January 31
6 - 10 PM

You are cordially invited to The Arc's annual Snowflake Ball!

Please join us for dinner, dancing and door prizes at the Sheraton Hotel in Annapolis!

Tickets: Individuals receiving services from The Arc: $10

Arc Staff: $15

Guests: $20

Children under 12: $8



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00
Do I Really Need a Guardian? Wednesday, February 11, 2009
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Woods Memorial Church

 

Presenter:  Sharon Krevor-Weisbaum

 

“Should I have a guardian?”  This is a question that often arises for persons with developmental disabilities.  In particular, many parents feel that they must establish guardianship to ensure adequate care for their family member after he or she reaches a particular age.  In many cases, well-meaning actions by family members can lead to unimagined consequences for other family members in the future.  Each family should explore the pros and cons regarding guardianship.

 

Join us in learning the truths and myths about guardianship.

 

Michele Dilegge:  mdilegge-goldfein@aacps.org/ 410-222-5481

 

Katy Schieman:  kschieman@aacps.org/ 410-222-3805

 

Jessica Dicus:  jdicus@thearcccr.org/ 410-268-8085

 



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00
Anne Arundel County Down Syndrome Connection October - July
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December 13th, 9:30 a.m.:  HOLIDAY PARTY at Broadneck High School!  Friends, food and funn!! Please bring a canned goods to support the Anne Arundel County Food Bank!

 

January 15th, 7:30 p.m.: Presentation by the Cisco Center of Severna Park.

Mr. Cisco and Carla Nochera have opened The Cisco Center in Severna Park.  The Cisco’s will come and discuss some of the services and offerings of the center.  From the website:  “Offering Comprehensive child evaluations, Instructive co-instructed programs, Parent groups/training seminars, Social skills groups, Individual speech therapy, Advocacy forums (instructed by attorney advocates), Behavior support group.”  www.ciscocenter.org.

February 19th, 7:30 p.m.:  Mama's Mental health.....

March 19th, 7:30 p.m.:  All About Me~ A Make and Take Social Introduction for your child.

 

April 16th, 7:30 p.m.: Presentation by the Transition Team within AA Public Schools.

 



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00
How Can My Family Help Me? Tuesday, January 6, 2009
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

 

Location:  Woods Memorial Church

 

Presenter:  Dave Rosenthal, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

 

Join us for an invaluable session that will answer your questions about financial & estate planning.

  • How do we plan for my financial future?
  • What is a special trust?
  • How can we be sure our wishes will be respected?
  • How do I ensure that my family’s financial plans will not jeopardize my benefits or services?
  • My family is not wealthy!  What do I need to know about financial planning?

 

To register for any of our free seminars, please email or call one of the following persons:

                      

Michele Dilegge:  mdilegge-goldfein@aacps.org/ 410-222-5481

 

Katy Schieman:  kschieman@aacps.org/ 410-222-3805

 

Jessica Dicus:  jdicus@thearcccr.org/ 410-268-8085



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00
Is it Time to Explore the New Directions Waiver? Wednesday, March 18, 2009
6:30 to 8:00 p.m

Location:  Woods Memorial Church

 

Presenter:  To be announced

 

New Directions is the latest waiver services program administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).  New Directions provides for a consumer-directed system rather than a traditional service provider driven system.  This program provides an exciting opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to be supported in different, innovative and creative ways.  Individuals and their families have increased power and control over planning, budgeting, expending and managing service dollars.

 

To register for any of our free seminars, please email or call one of the following persons:

                      

          Michele Dilegge:  mdilegge-goldfein@aacps.org/ 410-222-5481

            Katy Schieman:  kschieman@aacps.org/ 410-222-3805

            Jessica Dicus:  jdicus@thearcccr.org/ 410-268-8085



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00
Are There Any Employment Options? Tuesday, April 14, 2009
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location:  Woods Memorial Church

 

Presenters:  Rick Callahan, The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region

 

Veronica Lloyd, Opportunity Builders, Inc.

 

Representative, Division of Rehabilitation Services

 

The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region and Opportunity Builders, Inc. (OBI) offers Micro-Enterprise, self-employment for people with disabilities. The Arc along with OBI are involved in Project Income, a collaboration with residential and employment providers from Anne Arundel County and Howard County.  The program seeks new methods and techniques to address the overwhelming unemployment and under-employment issues that effect people with developmental disabilities.  This group is exploring person-centered alternative employment strategies for individuals for whom traditional employment options have been unsuccessful.

 

The RISE Program is an initiative of the Division of Rehabilitation Services.  The program’s mission is to present self-employment as a vocational option to individuals with significant disabilities who are eligible to receive DORS services.  Supported Business Enterprise is an option for DORS eligible individuals with significant disabilities who will require on-going supports to perform the functions of and operate businesses.

 

Join us in a discussion about employment options.

 

 

To register for any of our free seminars, please email or call one of the following persons:

                      

          Michele Dilegge:  mdilegge-goldfein@aacps.org/ 410-222-5481

            Katy Schieman:  kschieman@aacps.org/ 410-222-3805

            Jessica Dicus:  jdicus@thearcccr.org/ 410-268-8085



Registration Options:
Full Price $.00