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...offering
a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities
for people with developmental disabilities and their
families.
The
Arc's 16th annual golf tournament will take place at
the Glenndale Golf Club on September 21st at 8:00 am!
This year we will feature "economy pricing"
with an early bird price of $99 per golfer. So get your
game in shape and come join us for a fun tournament
featuring great food, drinks, prizes and historically
glorious weather! To sign up or sponsor click
here. Contact Belinda
Ramnarine at 301-925-7050, ext. 256 with any questions.
The
Arc is pleased to announce that it has been awarded
an $11,000 grant from the HSC Foundation. This
purpose of this grant is to provide goods and services
that are directly linked to youth transition planning
and implementation and are not available from public
service and government agencies. This includes career
related courses, equipment, clothing, job exploration
and other services that lead to a smooth transition
from school to work. Eligible youth must be between
the ages of 14 and 25. For more information contact
Karen Oliver
at 301-925-7050 ext. 245.
On
June 18th, 14 students graduated from The Arc's Office
Skills Training Program. The students completed
the 12 month program which prepares them for work in
an office setting and teaches skills such as typing,
filing, computer, phone, reception desk, and interviewing.
John Whittle, Regional Director of the Developmental
Disabilities Administration (DDA) spoke at the ceremony
and encouraged the graduates in their future pursuits.
Congratulations to the graduates: Darryl Askins,
Danielle Daley, Daniel Evans, Tanisha Floyd, Sarah Gardiner,
Mark Gerald, Brian Graves, Shadae Keeve, Daniel Kirchoefer,
Stephanie Pyles, Abigail Reznek, Ashlei Rodriguez, Kiara
Stevenson, Joe Thomas!
Every
employee has value. Sometimes this value is more than
you would imagine! Check out this short video: click
here.

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Arc of Prince George’s County is affiliated with
The Arc
of Maryland and The
Arc of the United States.The Arc is the world's
largest grassroots organization committed to the welfare
of people with developmental disabilities and their
families. With numbers comes strength. Please join us
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