...offering
a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities
for people with developmental disabilities and their
families.
 New
Funding Available for Families! The Arc is
pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant
in collaboration with The Arcs of Montgomery County
and Southern Maryland, to assist families seeking Low
Intensity Support Services (LISS). This grant will provide
hundreds of children and adults with developmental disabilities,
and their families, access to resources and supports
that will enhance their lives. While LISS funds are
similar to what many people know as Rolling Access,
changes have been made to the eligibility process and
program implementation. Click
here to read more about LISS and to access an application
for services. Contact Karen Oliver at 1-877-967-5272,
ext. 245 for more information.
 A
new 10 cent per alcoholic drink tax bill sponsored
by Senator Madelena and Delegate Bronrott gained support
from multiple health and advocacy groups. The proposed
tax will provide funding for people with developmental
disabilities, addictions, and mental health concerns,
as well as the initiative Health Care For All. The Arc
is hopeful that collaboration between members of these
four interest groups will help push the bill through
this year. You are welcome to attend a press conference
to announce the broader partnership and expanded bill
on January 12th at the Lowe House Office Building, Rm
170, Annapolis. Contact The Arc of MD at 410-571-9320
for details.
 The
2010 Bowling Bash is moving to the College Park AMF Lanes!
Mark your calendars now for this fun-filled event: Sundays,
March 7th and 14th at 12:30! This event is fun for people
of all ages and abilities! Proceeds from the Bowling Bash
go to the Sarah Petit Fund which provides recreation and
vacation grants to people with developmental disabilities.
Contact Eve Shafi at 301-925-7050, ext. 230 for more information
on the Bowling Bash.
 Family
Reunion Success! Thank you Sarah Petit Fund!
The warm mist of salt water, the swaying sound of palm
trees and the smell of luau food may not be the family
reunion scene that many party goers are accustomed to
in Prince George’s County. But for Brian Lee,
this was a normal family get together for him last summer.
Click
here to read more.
HOW
TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL WAIVER SERVICES:
This guide is for people who are already enrolled in
one of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration
(DDA) Medicaid waivers (Community Pathways or New Directions)
and who need additional waiver services for habilitation,
health or safety.
Click
here for more Arc news!
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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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