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The Arc Prince George’s County Earns CARF’s Highest Accreditation, Raising the Bar for Disability Services
LARGO, MD — (August 6, 2026) — The Arc Prince George's County has earned CARF Accreditation, an internationally recognized mark of excellence awarded to organizations that demonstrate the highest standards of quality, accountability, and person-centered service...
New Grant Will Help More Prince George’s County Seniors Live Independently at Home
LARGO, MD — (August 4, 2026) — The Arc Prince George's County has been selected as a recipient of a 2026 Thome Aging Well Grant, awarded by Enterprise Community Partners with funding from the Edward N. and Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation, Bank of America,...
A Partnership for Health: Kaiser Permanente Invests $95,000 in Community Benefits Access
Grant Expands Lifeline to Benefits for Local FamiliesLargo, MD — April 8, 2026 — Assistance is on the way for families in Prince George’s County who are juggling work, caregiving, and rising costs, and the stress of losing access to health insurance coverage. For many...
The Arc Prince George’s County Partners with Uber to Tackle Hidden Crisis: People with Disabilities Struggling to Get to Work and Care
Uber for Business credits will help remove one of the biggest barriers to independence: getting where you need to goPrince George’s County, MD — (March 23, 2026) — In a move aimed at breaking down one of the most persistent barriers faced by people with...
New Series by The Arc Tackles Mental Health Support for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Largo, MD — October 14, 2025 — The Arc Prince George’s County is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking year-long Mental Health Training Series aimed at equipping self-advocates, families, mental health professionals, social workers, educators, and community...
Inspired by Mission, Driven by Impact
For Ashley Viagbo, Development Administrator at The Arc, the most inspiring part of the mission is opening doors of opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). "So many of the individuals we serve have gone through life without...
The Arc PGC Expands Services for People with Disabilities, Thanks to Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
The Arc PGC Expands Services for People with Disabilities, Thanks to Grant from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Young disability advocates get ready for Annapolis — and beyond
Posted on: February 10, 2025 By HEATHER WRIGHT Last spring, while volunteering at a day program in Barcelona for those with disabilities, Rachel Fredman struggled with Spanish words during a charades-like game. Members of the disability community...
Ciara Barkley-Cutting has been recognized as one of the “Under 40 to Watch” by the Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS)
Ciara Barkley-Cutting, a dedicated and visionary member of our team, has been recognized as one of the "Under 40 to Watch" by the Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS). This prestigious honor highlights Ciara’s exceptional contributions to the field of...
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES TWO NEW PROGRAMS AFTER RECEIVING MORE THAN $7 MILLION IN GRANTS
Largo, Maryland – The Prince George’s County Health Department, Behavioral Health Division, is proud to announce the launch of the System of Care and Healthy Transitions grant programs on Saturday, March 30, 2024.