Calendar Delivery Day in Annapolis Our staff, board members and self-advocates were walking the halls in Annapolis on January 18 to distribute The Arc Maryland's legislative calendars. The calendars include success stories from chapters of The Arc throughout Maryland, and delivery day is a great way to kick off the state legislative session. If you are a family member of a person with developmental disabilities and would like to learn more about advocacy, please contact Deborah Mark, Director of Communications & Outreach, 301.984.5777 x1245.
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Twelve People Making a Difference
This powerful dozen is passionate about changing perceptions and eliminating barriers for people with disabilities. That's why they volunteer their time to serve on our Board of Directors! Members include current and former family members and self advocates, as well as community members and professionals who come together to make policies and provide strategic direction and oversight.
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| Looking for a summer volunteer opportunity? Our summer volunteer program is SSL approved, fun, and geared toward hands-on experiences. Students can choose from several time slots and set their own weekly schedules, to accommodate summer vacations and other activities while also volunteering. We need lots of willing hands to support our child care and youth enrichment summer programs! Click here to learn more.
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Support for Family Caregivers Disability Scoop has announced that President Trump signed a new law called "RAISE Family Caregivers Act." It will require the federal government to establish a national plan to recognize and support family caregivers, to include recommendations for federal and local governments, health care and long-term services and support providers. Click here to read more
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| Metro Parking Changes Effective Monday, February 5, 2018, Metro will expand hours when parking fees are charged, lower parking fees at two stations as part of a pilot program, and begin charging higher fees for "non-riders" at additional stations. In addition, a $2 fee for Saturday parking will begin February 10. Click here for more information.
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Casseroles for a Cause Love to cook? Love to volunteer? You can do both! Silver Spring Cares is partnering up with The Arc Montgomery County, Shepherd's Table, Interfaith Works—Carroll House Men's Shelter and Difference Makers to help feed hundreds of people in our community. Help fill up freezers of those in need by making a casserole! Click here for more information
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| Rare Disease Day The National Institute of Health (NIH) will be hosting an event to raise awareness about disorders, the people they affect, and current research collaborations. It will be held on March 1 from 8:30 am-4 pm in the Masur Auditorium on the NIH main campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Admission is free and open to the public! Prior to this event, NIH will be hosting a twitter chat about rare diseases on February 23, 2018 from 1-2 pm. The chat will feature NIH Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., and NCATS Director Christopher P. Austin, M.D., as well as representatives from the rare diseases advocacy community.
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| Free Autism Training
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute is offering a free training, "Genetic and Genetic Testing for Autism," on Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in Baltimore. Registration is required. Click here to register or call Hanna Hutter at 443.923.7596.
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| Newsfeed Update
Facebook recently announced big changes to what appears in your newsfeed, which will affect how you see and engage with posts from The Arc Montgomery County and other organizations and businesses. You can read more in Mark Zuckerberg's post.
In addition to going directly to our page, you can ensure you still see our content by clicking "see first" in the drop down under "following" on our top page menu.
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| Attention MetroAccess Riders!
MetroAccess is partnered up with Regency Taxi of Montgomery County and Silver Cab of Prince George's County to offer subsidized rides! You can request rides through these providers for any trip that begins and ends within the MetroAccess service area in Maryland. Riders must provide their MetroAccess ID number when scheduling their trip request. Click here for more information
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| Join the (Book) Club! Our Next Chapter Book Club in Rockville is looking for young adults who have developmental disabilities to join them on a reading adventure! The group meets at 3:30 pm on Sunday afternoons in North Bethesda. They read aloud and discuss books ranging from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Each person purchases his/her own books, and also becomes a member of The Arc Montgomery County. Interested potential new members should contact Deborah Mark at DeborahM@arcmontmd.org.
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Inclement Weather Policy
It's that time of year again, when snow and ice are fun for children playing, but can make travel treacherous. We've made changes to our Inclement Weather policy and procedures that could impact our services. Please review our current procedures and make sure you know what hotline to call before the weather turns foul. Click here to learn more.
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Upcoming Dates Feburary 2 — Volunteer Orientation (Nebel Street) February 7 — Tools for School (Nebel Sreet) February 10 — Volunteer Orientation (Nebel Sreet)
February 12 — Volunteer Orientation (Nebel Sreet)
February 19 — President's Day (Offices Closed)
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The Arc Montgomery County's mission is to identify, create and sustain inclusive communities that embrace and engage individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. We support children, youth, adults and seniors with and without disabilities, and their families, by providing inclusive child care, work skills training, employment, community living services, resources, advocacy and respite care. We invite you to Achieve with us.
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