News & Updates

As a part of DSP Recognition Week this year, the Maryland Department of Disabilities and DDA requested nominations for DSPs who go above and beyond to support integrated community employment and/or full community participation and membership for people with...

Don’t miss your chance to get your 50-50 Raffle Tickets. Last year the winner took home over $1,000! Tickets are $20 for 5, or $5 for 1 – the winner’s name will be drawn on September 28th at Tee It Up for The Arc. You do not need to be present to win. To reserve...

The Arc strives for people with disabilities to be fully included in the community where they live, and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are at the forefront of that transformative work. They support people in their homes, in the workplace, and in the community....

In 2018, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region’s Board of Directors strengthened our commitment to Anne Arundel County and Maryland’s Eastern Shore through a robust strategic plan. In the last two years, we have seen an increase in the number of people served on both the...

Imagine a diverse and inclusive society where essential workers are compensated based on the true value of the services they provide and people with disabilities are recognized for the true value they bring to a business. According to the results of the workforce...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and Board Chair Laura Austin, announced today that Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO, was awarded the 2020...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), today announced the findings of a nine-month study on employment opportunities for people with I/DD and Direct...

Although Ben Harries’ affiliation with The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) began as a professional relationship while he was working on a construction project, his interaction with the organization affected him profoundly on a personal level. Indeed, as...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and Laura Austin, Board Chair, are pleased to announce the addition of Gregory Snyder II to the Board of...

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) have been on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak from the beginning. While we can't say enough about the health workers who are being called to go above and beyond - we want to take a moment to recognize our DSPs. Every day...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region, a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), announced today that it granted over $30,000 to Maryland youth through their Family Fund grant. Created in 2017, the...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region has received a $500 grant from the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC): Community Crisis Response Fund to purchase and source cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products for direct support professionals (DSP)...