Community Boogies for KFICCC

Toddler Boogie–back in a big way! KFICCC, The Arc Montgomery County's inclusive childcare center, held its highly anticipated community event to great success. The Toddler Boogie Community Fundraiser exceeded expectations by raising $3,660! Proceeds will go towards directly enhancing the children’s learning environment and provide crucial resources to enrich their educational experience.

Those attending the event bid on raffle baskets, decorated cookies, did crafts, played games, ate pizza, and connected with friends both old and new.

KFICCC extends a special recognition to several parents whose dedication was instrumental: Matt and Erika Spence, Christi Garfield, each Classroom Parent Representative, Dylan Rosenthal and the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Also, a huge 'thank you' to the KFICCC teachers and student volunteers who contributed significantly to the event's success. Congratulations to everyone involved and to Childcare Center Director, Niambi Heyward.

Election 2024

The upcoming election is a crucial opportunity for everyone to make their voices heard, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Voting is your right, and it's important to use it to help shape the future.

In-person voting is Tuesday, November 5!

Here is more information on how to vote, and accessible voting options:
People On the Go Voting Resources
Voting | People On the Go (pogmd.org)
https://www.pogmd.org/voting

Voting in Maryland
Access by Voters with Disabilities (maryland.gov)

Comedy for a Cause!

Three nights of fun, laughter, and raising awareness. We’ve teamed up with Give a Hoot Comedy Club for three epic nights of comedy featuring the hilarious Nick Hoff. Nick’s mission? To have you laughing so hard you’ll (almost) fall out of your chair, all while raising funds for The Arc Montgomery County’s STAND Together advocacy group.
STAND Together is a powerful team of advocates with lived experiences, dedicated to driving change for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community in Montgomery County. 50% of the weekend’s proceeds will directly support their incredible work.

Advance tickets are only $20 ($25 at the door). Doors open at 6 pm on Thursday and at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday, with shows starting promptly an hour later. Plus, parking is free! Give a Hoot Comedy Club, located inside La Mexicana at 16143 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD, offers a full menu of food and drinks to keep you fueled for a night of non-stop laughter.

Order your tickets today at https://www.giveahootcomedy.com/events/90002

Toddler Mobility Chairs

The Arc Montgomery County's inclusive childcare center, KFICCC, is now the proud owner of two Toddler Mobility Trainers (TMT). The donated chairs are designed for children who have difficulty moving independently. The TMT comes from global non-profit Tikkun Olam Makers, which works with engineering communities to create affordable and open-source technologies to help people with disabilities. Accenture partnered with Tikkun Olam Makers, and as part of the Accenture Metro DC Day of Service, volunteers helped put together the TMTs. Volunteers signed their names, and Childcare Center Director Niambi Heyward said, “There was a buzz of excitement in the air with regards to the building of the Toddler Mobility Trainers."

KFICCC has already given one of the TMTs to a child and Heyward says the child's mom was "moved to tears".

The Arc Montgomery County thanks both Accenture and Tikkun Olam Makers for their generosity!

Garden of Lights is Back!

Garden of Lights is returning, to transform Wheaton's Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. If you are looking for something to do, and get into the holiday spirit at the same time, this is the event. Garden of Lights is a one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit of twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays.

Paths are accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Tickets are $10/person and are only available to purchase online. Children 4 and under are free.

Click here for more information

Creating More Accessible Bathrooms

More and more adult-size changing tables are appearing across the state of Maryland for adults with toileting support needs.

Maryland Matters reports many families hesitate to go on outings because of the lack of accessible restrooms. Now, Maryland is among a handful of states that have taken steps to require adult changing tables in public buildings. The changing tables are 6 feet long and can be lowered and raised with a handheld controller wired to an electric motor. When not in use, the table folds up against the wall.

For a full Universal Changing Table map, go to: Universal Changing Table Map USA | Atlist. Click here for more information.

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