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Welcome Our New Board

The FY2020 Board of Directors was voted into office at our membership meeting on Wednesday, June 26. Please join us in welcoming this talented, diverse, and dedicated group. Some are new to the Board, and some have served previously. Click here to learn more about each person.

Get in Focus

Would you like to be part of a focus group on I/DD and co-occuring mental health needs? The Arc Baltimore is hosting a group discussion in mid-July and is looking for DSPs, Mental Health Professionals, Education Professionals, and people with I/DD and co-occuring mental health needs (or their family members) who can participate. Click here to learn more.

Got A Ticket to Ride?
MoCo's 2020 budget includes funding to expand the Kids Ride Free program to all day every day. Effective July 1, K-12 student residents can ride any Ride On bus free by showing their school ID or Youth Cruiser SmarTrip card to the bus operator. Youth Cruiser SmarTrip cards can be purchased for $2 at any County library. Click here for more information.

Win a Scholarship to the National Convention

Would you like to attend The Arc US National Convention this fall? Did you know that there is a Disability Advocacy Scholarship available that can help make that happen? It’s important that adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who are passionate about advocacy can come to The Arc’s National Convention, so all self-advocates are encouraged to apply! Click here for more information.

Summer Fun For Everyone

Looking for fun summer plans? Find an autism-friendly event that the whole family can enjoy. Autism Speaks has a searchable webpage to help you find events in a chosen location, whether close to home or at your travel destination. Click here for information.

Information You Need

New informational sheets are available from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council on the following topics related to the DDA and its services: DDA Overview, Waiting Lists, Coordinators of Community Services, and Person-Centered Planning. This is news you can use, available in English and Spanish! Click here to learn more.

Ride On Flex:
On Demand Service

The county’s new on-demand transit service launched in June. The service can help you get around in defined Rockville and Glenmont/Wheaton zones. If your trip begins and ends within a single zone, Flex is a great option for you. This pilot program will allow riders to request trips from a designated pick up and drop off location using an app on their mobile phones. Click here to learn more.