‘Tis the Season for a Campfire Chat |
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“Campfire Chats” is a new, therapeutic inclusive program from Montgomery Parks and some from Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS) had a fall-tastic time at the first session on October 22. Each session features open dialogue, storytelling, pumpkin crafts and even smores!
Registration is required to ensure materials are available for all participants. The next Campfire Chat: November 19 from 10:30 am-12 pm, Location: Maydale Nature Classroom
Register for the next Campfire Chat here.
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Free PreK 4 Seats at KFICCC! |
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KFICCC is actively filling seats for students who turned 4 by September 2025.
Who is eligible: children whose families speak a language other than English at home, families who make 300% of the poverty index or less, children with an IEP. This program includes lunch as well! Email Doreen Engel if you, or someone you know, is interested: Doreen.Engel@TheArcMoCo.Org
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Information for Transitioning Youth at Non-Public Schools |
If you are the parent or guardian of a Montgomery County high school student who attends a non-public school for special education services and who is transitioning to adult services soon, please join us for an in-person information session on the Adult Services Programs of The Arc Montgomery County. Program directors will provide overviews of their services and answer any questions you may have.
When: Wednesday, November 12, 6:30 pm-8 pm. Where: The Arc Montgomery County headquarters
Register here today.
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November is National Caregivers Month |
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Caregivers need care as well! Join us for a morning of relaxation, connection, and inspiration as we celebrate National Caregivers Month with a special in-person program dedicated to supporting the well-being of caregivers.
Hosted by the National Family Caregiver Support Program, The Commission on Aging, and The Arc Montgomery County, this event offers a variety of engaging activities including music and art therapy and yoga. The keynote presentation is “Integration of Spiritual Care as Part of Holistic Care” with Christina Puchalski, MD.
Date: Wednesday, November 19 from 9 am–12 pm. Location: The Arc Montgomery County headquarters. Register here.
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Take Your Legislator to Work Week 2025
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October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month with legislators joining some people we support at The Arc Montgomery County at their places of work. Jennifer is employed at Safeway and was visited by Delegates Kaufman and Wolek. Meanwhile, Sharon (who works at Omega Recording Studios) spent time with Councilmember Gabe Albornoz.
Only 37% of working-age people with disabilities have jobs, compared with 75% of people without disabilities. Hire people with disabilities. Diversify your workforce!
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An impressive undertaking for Employment & Meaningful Day as the sizable program set sail on the Odessey DC on October 1. What a way to kick off the month! It was a gorgeous day and passengers got lunch, made connections and danced on the dance floor to music provided by a DJ.
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