News & Updates

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, today announced that it had been awarded a $10,000 grant from The Arc Maryland. The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, in...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region and Laura Austin, President of the Board, are pleased to announce the addition of Raj Kudchadkar to the Board of Directors, effective January 9, 2020. A strong, diverse, and committed Board of Directors is integral to The Arc’s...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region announced a $1.50 per hour pay increase Thursday for about 300 of its 350 workers, the third such increase in two years, the company’s chief executive officer said.

CEO Jonathon Rondeau today announced a significant change in starting salaries for Direct Support Professionals. DSPs provide the services, supports, and expertise that help people with a disability live, work, play, and ...

ADVOCACY ALERT Urge the Governor and the General Assembly to Include No Less than a 4% Increase for DDA Community Service Providers in the FY21 Budget!  Dear Friends of The Arc, Last Spring, you helped us #Fightfor15, and with the influence of your voice, we were able...

Our partner The Arc Maryland is pleased to announce the launch of a Statewide Listening Tour. We want to hear from the family members of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Please join us to meet with other families and...

EASTON, MD (November 4, 2019) – The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc CCR), a nonprofit committed to providing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) the opportunity to gain independence, today announced that it has been awarded a $40,000...

Over the 20 years that I’ve been working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), I’ve seen an uptick in employers hiring people with I/DD as a way to create a diverse and inclusive workforce. It’s satisfying to see employers recognizing...

Elena Russo sat down with CEO for The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, Jonathon Rondeau to talk about the organization and their mission to the community. 

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc CCR) today announced the appointment of Rebecca “Becky” Peter as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

Dear Stakeholders, It is with disappointment that we announce that The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) has submitted our official notice to withdraw from consideration as a vendor for the Financial Management and Counseling Services Contract (Solicitation...

“It’s a joy seeing a person with a disability learn to work and live in the community independently and being part of that process is so rewarding,” said Prochaska.