Join Advocates for a Rally to "Save Our DD Services"- Monday Night (Tonight) in Annapolis!

We are facing an unprecedented threat to DD supports with severe cuts to funding for people with developmental disabilities and providers of community-based supports. Join the Maryland DD Coalition Rally to Save Our DD Services! #SaveOurDDServices

Date: TONIGHT - Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Time: 7–8:15 pm (please arrive early to find parking and walk over to the location)
Location: Lawyers Mall, Annapolis, MD, directly in front of the State House (100 State Circle)
Signs: The DD Coalition has designed signs and there should be enough for anyone who wants one! We kindly ask that you do not bring your own.
What to Wear: This is a "White Out". In solidarity, we encourage everyone to wear white to symbolize our unity and commitment.
Parking: Click here for information on Annapolis parking. The two closest garages to Lawyer’s Mall are the Noah Hillman garage and the Gott’s Court garage. There is also street parking that can be paid for with the Park Mobile app. If you or someone you support needs assistance with transportation, please contact Chris Leacock, Government Affairs Specialist.

We need as many people as possible to join us for this rally! If you have questions, please contact Chris Leacock.

DD Day Is Almost Here!

Developmental Disabilities Day (DD Day) at the Legislature is approaching and The Arc Montgomery County will be there! We will be advocating about vital issues like the proposed cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) budget and Medicaid. We will also be visiting various offices in Annapolis and sharing literature. DD Day is Thursday, February 13. The event should be live-streaming on the day. Click here to learn more.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Calendar Day 2025

You may have picked up on this by now, but we have been coming and going to Annapolis a lot! Yay, advocacy! In January, The Arc Montgomery County employees and people we support headed to the state capital to hand out The Arc Maryland calendars (our chapter is the month of July!) and to meet with Senator Nancy King and her staff, and employees of the office of Delegate Sarah Wolek and Delegate Bernice Dansoah Mireku-North. Every January, The Arc Chapters across Maryland assemble in Annapolis on the second day of the Legislative Session to raise awareness and advocate for the rights and well-being of people with IDD.

Book It to the Library!

Did you know there is an active book club happening within our chapter? Loretta (Community Activities Coordinator, E&MD) has spearheaded this club where people supported have been reading "My Friend, My Hero (The Hero Book Series 1)" by Jerald LaVon Hoover. Mr. Hoover even FaceTimed the book club during one of their meetings at the Germantown library! Please send us an email if you're interested in getting involved.

Congratulations Tenured Employees!

Tenured employees were honored at a recognition dinner on January 31. Congratulations to all and thank you for your continued commitment to our mission of connecting people of all ages and abilities with their communities to build inclusive and fulfilling lives.
5 Years: Kari Borgealt, Yodit Emiru, Mbenda Faye, Meaza Gebregiorgis, Loretta Howell, Olufunke Howie, Francisca Osei, Yuliya Sakharovska, Hadiatu Savage, John Shatto, Carmen Uranga, Israel Yango
10 Years: Paula Johnson, Patience Neblett, Anastasia Njenga, Simone Nouwezem, Loida Rivera, Joan Rose, Rosamond Thomas
15 Years: Thomas Korvah, Fatoumata Toure, Adele Wandji-Nguenjio
20 Years: Alice Bannerman, Calixta Benitez, Sylbil Decker, Georgina Dickson, Tenneh Kromah, Tobias Wiysanyuy
25 Years: Kula Curry, Marcenia Jenkins
30 Years: Milton Dennison, Elisa Ellis
35 Years: Daria Cervantes, Zinnah Fully, Alan Higbie, Brian Waring

Respite Resource & Health Fair

Join us at The Arc Montgomery County's Respite Resource & Health Fair Saturday, April 5 from 10 AM-2 PM at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, MD. Families and caregivers can connect with essential respite care providers, health services, and community resources. Yes, this is a Respite event, but it’s not just for Respite. This interactive and free event is for people with disabilities of any age to meet healthcare professionals and get information to enhance their well-being. Free health screenings, workshops, and interactive booths will be available, so come by April 5!

Black History Month & Lunar New Year

February is Black History Month. It’s also the Lunar Year, which began this year on January 29. There are many events and happenings around Montgomery County. Check out these calendars: Gaithersburg Community Museum
Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park
Visit Montgomery County

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