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Calendar of Events
Welcome
to our Calendar of Events! Throughout the year, The
Arc of Prince George’s County organizes events
that bring our members together, raise funds, provide
training and networking opportunities, and increase
public awareness about disability issues and The Arc’s
services. Read about how you can join us at these great
events.
Maryland
Coalition for Inclusive Education
Parent Leadership/Action Network
Applications Due:
March
8th
For parents of school-age students with developmental
disabilities and for self advocates, age 18-21, who
have developmental disabilities:
Are
you interested in learning how public policy is made?
Do you want to change how your local school system educates
students with developmental disabilities? Do you want
to promote local change to increase inclusive education
practices?
Do you want to promote opportunities for students with
disabilities to participate and succeed in general education
classes in their neighborhood schools?
Are you willing to partner with other parents and self-advocates
from the central Maryland area to improve the way that
students with disabilities are educated in their neighborhood
schools?
Click
here to access the application.
The
Arc Job Fair
Tuesday, March 9th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Employment
Services Building, Temple Hills
The Arc is hosting a job fair for the
following positions: Job Trainers - Supervisor needed
to work with individuals at various job sites in the
community. The position is full time non-exempt and
pays $10.35 per hour. HS/GED diploma and 1 year of relevant
exp required. Must have the ability to operate a sixteen-passenger
van and have been licensed for at least a year. Must
possess a desire to work directly with adults with developmental
disabilities. Hours are Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30
pm
Job Trainer Supervisors - Looking for
a Job Trainer to support individuals w/ disabilities
in developing employment and social skills, attendance
and other data collection as needed. Must be able to
operate a van and have a valid drivers license for 3
years. HS/GED diploma and 1 year of relevant exp required.
Must be computer literate and have demonstrated ability
to develop and coordinate individual and group programs.
Site is Temple Hills and hours are M-F 8:45 am - 3:15
pm. Wednesday 8:45 am - 4:30.
Bring two forms of identification.
General Requirements:
· Must have HS diploma or equivalent
· Ability to pass a criminal background investigation
and drug screen
· Posses a valid driver’s license with
good driving record
· Favorable references
Drug Free/ EOE
The
Arc Education Meeting
Inclusive IEPs
Tuesday, March 9th
6:30 pm
The Arc Building
Would
you like to have more inclusive opportunities on your
Child's IEP( Individual Educational Plan)? Join us for
an overview and discussion on Inclusive IEPs. Guest
Speaker: Marny Helfrich,M.ED, from the Maryland Coalition
for Inclusive Education. RSVP to this email or to Melonee
Clark, 301-925-7050, ext. 307. Feel free to invite
any other interested parents and educators!
People
on the Go Meeting
Thursday, March 11th
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Arc Building
We
will be having a group discussion of the Know Your Rights
book. Members who attend this meeting will receive a
FREE copy of the Know Your Rights Book. For more information
on People on the Go of Prince George’s County
e-mail peopleonthego@thearcofpgc.org
or call 301-925-7050 ext 624 and leave a message. Additional
information can also be obtained from Katie Collins,
Facilitator, at The Arc of Prince George’s County,
301-925-7050 ext. 269 or kcollins@thearcofpgc.org
Transition
101
Tuesday, March 16th
6:30 pm
FREE for Arc Members
$5 for non-members
The Arc Building
Join
us for a series of workshops for families whose children
will be transitioning from school to adult services.
This process begins at age 14! Be prepared! Come, learn
and ask questions! Know the challenges and ways to ensure
a successful transition for your child. Contact Melonee
Clark at 301-925-7050, ext. 307 for more information.
DDA
Public Meeting
Wednesday, March 17th
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Bowie Public Library
15210 Annapolis Rd, Bowie
The
DDA is hosting a series of public meetings pertaining
to DDA's workplan, including resource coordination,
medicaid waivers, regulations, and more. DDA will share
information, gather public input, and solicit volunteers
to workgroups related to these topics. Registration
is encouraged. Call 301-362-5100 to register.
A
Knight to Remember!
Medieval Times
Saturday, March 20th
2:30 - 7:00 pm
$60 per person
Drop off and pick up at The Arc Building
Join
us for a fun afternoon out! Limited spaces are available
for this event! Register early! Registration deadline:
March 13th, 2010. Price includes admission to the show
at Medieval Times, dinner, and transportation to and
from The Arc Building. To register, download
this form and mail to: Katie Collins, The Arc of
Prince George’s County, 1401 McCormick Drive,
Largo, MD 20774 or email to kcollins@thearcofpgc.org.
For additional information or questions, please call
301- 925-7050 ext. 269.
From
Emotions to Advocacy
Book Discussion
Saturday, March 20th
2:00-4:00 pm
The Arc Building
Reid
Temple's Bridges Ministry sponsors a monthly book discussion.
Join other parents and educators as we discuss the book
From Emotions to Advocacy. Books can be obtained
at the meeting for $20. Refreshments will be served;
please register for this event. To register contact
Melonee Clark at melluv2dance@aol.com
or 301-925-7050, ext. 307.
MD
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Public Meetings
Tuesday, March 23rd
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Prince George's County Bowie Library
15210 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715
People with
disabilities and their advocates can comment on the
employment needs of people with disabilities at four
public meetings. DORS conducts annual meetings to obtain
comments on the State Plan for Vocational Rehabilitation
Services and to discuss issues of concern for people
with disabilities who want to become employed.
Expected topics of discussion at the
2010 meetings include:
Comments
about preliminary findings of the statewide needs assessment
Adequate funding for the public vocational rehabilitation
program in Maryland
Recommendations from the DORS work group about services
for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
DORS Director Robert Burns will attend each meeting
along with representatives from the Maryland State Rehabilitation
Council (MSRC). The Council is made up of individuals
(most with disabilities) who are interested in the success
of public vocational rehabilitation programs. Members
are appointed by the Governor and include representatives
from education, rehabilitation, employment, industry
and consumer advocacy groups. At each public meeting,
they will explain what we have learned in the Statewide
Needs Assessment and ask for your input. We will also
discuss other comments you may have about DORS programs
and services.
LRE
Alliance
March 25th
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Arc Building
Parents,
Educators and concerned citizens: join us for a discussion
on the least restrictive environment and your child's
education. Contact Melonee
Clark at 301-925-7050, ext. 307 for details.
It's
About YOU!
Self Advocacy Workshop
March 27th
10 am - 4 pm
FREE
Davies Memorial Universalist Unitarian Church
7400 Temple Hill Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748
This
workshop is open to all adults with developmental disabilities
in Maryland and will be held at Davies Memorial Unitarian
Universalist Church. Lunch will be provided. Space is
limited so register early. Registration deadline: March
19th. To register call 301-925-7050 ext. 624 and leave
message or email peopleonthego@thearcofpgc.org.
Autism
Awareness Comedy Night
April 7th
6:30 -8:00 pm
FREE for Arc members
$5 for non-members
The Arc Building
April
is National Autism Awareness Month. Join us for a night
of fun and laughter as our guest of honor, stand-up
comedy performer Taariq Adams, shares his routine with
us. Taariq loves performing stand-up comedy… and
he doesn’t let autism get in the way! Following
the routine, there will be an ice cream social. Please
register to Lina Zubi 301-925-7050, ext. 239 or lzubi@thearcofpgc.org
Disability
Policy Seminar
April 12 - 14, 2010
Washington, DC
We need you to educate policy makers and their staff
about the national disability issues that affect you
and those in your community. Join members and staff
of The Arc and five partner organizations at this year’s
Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. Culminating
with in-person visits to congressional leaders on Capitol
Hill, this event will provide valuable information on
a broad range of issues: Health Care Reform; Medicaid;
Employment; Education; and Discretionary Appropriations.
The Seminar program will provide you with overviews
from Washington’s top policy experts about key
policies important to the disabilities community and
will arm you with the tools you need to champion the
issues you care about most. On the final day, you will
make your case before your Members of Congress and their
staff who want to hear it from YOU. Check out www.disabilitypolicyseminar.org
for more information. Online registration should be
available by mid-February.
You
are gonna love this kid!
Educating students with autism in inclusive schools
Wednesday, April 14th
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Chase Suite Hotel, Rockville
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn
practical ways of supporting students with autism spectrum
labels & other disabilities within a general education
classroom. Topics addressed include defining (and redefining)
autism, listening to the voices of those with autism,
differentiating instruction, creating more active and
responsive lessons, making the classroom comfortable,
and providing opportunities for communication and social
skill development. The session will focus on the importance
of pushing beyond access and participation and asking
schools to challenge students and to understand each
learner as complex and capable .Click
here for a registration form or contact MCIE at
1.800.899.8837.
Special
Education Advocacy Clinic
April 17th
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
FREE
The Arc Building
Are
you a parent or caregiver of a student with a disability
or suspected disability in Prince George's County Public
Schools? Are you struggling with your child's IEP? Do
you need help with your efforts to advocate for appropriate
special education services for your child? Would you
like to receive legal information? Join us at The Arc.
Clinic volunteers will provide brief legal information
and referral to families and caregivers. Appointments
are necessary for private attorney/paralegal meetings.
Please call 410-859-5400 ext. 108 or 410-727-2516 by
April 9th to reserve an appointment slot.
Wrightslaw
Special Education Law & Advocacy Conference
April 22nd
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Comfort Inn Conference Center, Bowie
Wrightslaw
presents a one-day special education law & advocacy
conference. Wrightslaw special education law and advocacy
programs are designed to meet the needs of parents,
advocates, educators, attorneys, and health care providers
who represent children with disabilities. Participants
will receive 3 books, including the latest book published
by Pete and Pam Wright, Wrightslaw: All About IEPs.
Pete will include material from his new book at this
training in April! This event sells out early. Don't
wait to register. Click
here to register. For questions about the conference,
please contact: Suzie Shannon at The Parents' Place
of Maryland, suzie@ppmd.org
410-768-9100
Infants
& Toddlers Library Activities
An
opportunity for children under three with special needs
along with their family and friends to participate in
story time, music and motor activities. Meet other parents
and check out the latest resources! Contact your local
library for further details.
Bowie
Library:
Birth - 12 months: Thursdays at 11:30
12 mo. - 24 months: Tuesdays at 10:15 & 11:15
2 year olds: Wednesdays at 10:15 & 11:15
Oxon
Hill Library:
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
Largo-Kettering
Library:
2-3 year olds: Thursdays at 10:15 am
Spaulding
Library:
Thursdays at 10:30 am
Mondays at 7:00 pm
Greenbelt
Library:
Birth - 18 months: Tuesdays at 1:30 & 2:00
18 months - 36 months: Wednesdays at 10:30 & 11:00
3 - 5 years: Thursdays at 10:30
Contact us at 301-925-7050 with information about
other disability-related events in the area.
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