...offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Support our 17th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by ALCO Pharmacy!
Join us at the beautiful Lake Presidential Golf Club in Upper Marlboro on September 27th. You don't want to miss this opportunity to play at Lake Presidential, which has been named one of the top 10 new courses to play in America!
Early-bird pricing on this fantastic course only lasts until September 13th! Single Golfers are $135 and corporate packages (foursome plus a tee sign) are $600. Click here to register online. Please support our tournament. Click here to see sponsorship levels and to support online. Contact Sarah Logar at 301-925-7050, ext. 230 for more information.

Making our voices heard:
Don't forget to register to vote! Voter Applications must be postmarked by August 24, 2010 to vote in the Primary Election on September 14th. Click here to download a voter registration form.

The Maryland Disabilities Forum is hosting a 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Disability Issues on October 11 at the BWI Marriott Hotel from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The leading 2010 Gubernatorial Candidates - Governor Martin O'Malley and former Governor Bob Ehrlich have both been invited to participate in the event. Candidates will be asked to address their respective platforms on disability issues, and will also take questions from the audience. This is a free event, and pre-registration is preferred: http://www.mddforum.org/2010forumregistration.html.

Prince Georgians celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act!
Members of Prince George's County People On the Go celebrated with Governor O'Malley on August 26th at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990 and ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the areas of employment, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.

Come play with us!

The Arc Childcare Programs support children with disabilities and medically fragile conditions in inclusive settings within The Bowie YMCA and the Easter Seals NARA Center in College Park. Licensed nurses oversee the children's medical needs and provide staff and parent training.

The centers operate within the Creative Classroom curriculum where motor and cognitive development skills are addressed in daily activities that are adapted to meet each child's specific strengths and needs. Therapies authorized through the Infants and Toddlers Program may be provided in the center within the typical daily routine. Statistics show that children with special needs who have the opportunity to play and learn with their typically developing age mates progress more rapidly than those who do not. Contact Judy Tribby, Nurse Administrator at jtribby@thearcofpgc.org or 301-538-5080 for more information.

Interns, Interns, Everywhere!

Here at The Arc we are proud of our mission of offering a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families, and we hope to share our expertise in the field with as many people as possible.
That is one reason why The Arc offers hands-on internships for college students. This experience allows them to gain the skills needed to shift from the classroom to the workplace, whether they are studying nursing, social work, marketing, public relations, finance, human resources, or business administration.

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The 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 in advocating for people with developmental disabilities!

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