News & Updates

Time of Transition
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region announces the resignation of Tracy Davis, Vice President of Self-Directed Initiatives. Tracy has decided to focus her professional efforts on work outside of self-direction in Maryland. Self-Directed Services are essential to The...

Maryland Economic Development Week
While nonprofits are often recognized for their mission-based achievements and results, the economic impact as dynamic organizations is often overlooked. Nationally, nonprofits employ roughly 10% of the workforce and contributed $1.4 trillion to the economy in the...

Holiday Giving Applications Open October 1st
Every year, The Arc works with the community to ensure we can support as many lives as possible during the holiday season. By partnering with local businesses and sponsors, we lessen the burden on families by supplying holiday gifts to both the child with a disability...

National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM) Month. Employees with disabilities are integral to every workforce, and this month's theme for NDEAM is "Disability: part of the equity equation." Too many people with disabilities face obstacles to...

A Look Back at National DSP Week – Honoring Our Colleagues
With the passing of another National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, we want to take one more opportunity to thank The Arc's DSPs. The work DSPs do every day is critical, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight just a few examples of the ways our...

The Arc Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and Michele Tharp, Board Chair, are pleased to welcome Allison Whiteman Taylor and Jane Plapinger to The Arc’s...

The Arc Welcomes Two New Leaders to the Executive Leadership Team
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc), a nonprofit committed to transforming lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), is pleased to welcome Scott Reifsnyder and Gregory Snyder II to The Arc’s Executive Leadership Team. Both are...

Project Learn and Project Learn Leadership Academy Awarded $25,000 Community Support Grant
This year the Community Support Grant (CSG) program managed by Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) has awarded $2.12 million in funding to 74 community-based organizations, including $25,000 for Project Learn and the Project Learn Leadership Academy...

Catie Comer Recognized in The Daily Record’s Leading Women Under 40
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) congratulates Catie Comer, Vice President of Advancement, on being recognized as one of The Daily Record’s 2022 Leading Women Under 40. The award recognizes women who are 40 or younger for their professional accomplishments, commitment to their communities, and excellence in their fields...

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Honors Community Leaders at Celebration Impact
Every year at Celebration Impact, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) recognizes people in the community who have made a significant difference on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The employees, organizational leaders, and people supported who were recognized...

Catie Comer of The Arc Central Chesapeake Region Announces Acceptance of Catie Comer to Shore Leadership 2022
The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) congratulates Catie Comer, Vice President of Advancement, on her acceptance to the Shore Leadership Class of 2022. Over the course of the year, Catie will complete the hands-on professional development program dedicated to...

The Arc Recognized for Developmental Disabilities Awareness
In recognition of National Developmental Disabilities Month, The Arc Central Chesapeake Region (The Arc) was invited to speak before the Talbot County Council on March 9, 2022. Jonathon Rondeau, President & CEO, The Arc, updated the Council on the work happening...