Live Boldly Through Self-Advocacy

The Arc wants people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be bold! Our new self-advocacy group, Living Boldly, encourages people with IDD to communicate for and represent themselves. We believe they should play a huge role in decision-making in...

New Year, New Growth for The Arc

Over the last five years, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region has taken significant steps to deepen our services and commitment to the regions and communities we serve. Enterprise-wide, The Arc and its subsidiaries have each experienced significant growth and continue...

Holiday Giving Serves 394 Kids Throughout Maryland

For over 15 years, The Arc has provided gifts, toys, and food support for kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their siblings. The Arc’s Holiday Giving program is unique in allowing families to request specific items, wrapping paper, and...

DSPs: The Faces of Service

At The Arc, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of what we do. This is a critical and sometimes challenging role that isn’t for everyone. A DSP plays an important, diverse role in the life of the person they support. DSPs advocate for the person they...