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The Arc Maryland began in 1960 as a small group of concerned parents.

Today we are the largest statewide advocacy organization assisting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland.

06/11/2026

This week, Maryland’s Partners in Policymaking® class took their work to the local level, learning from experts in county policy and advocacy - the heart of grassroots efforts! Thank you to our guest speakers who made this possible, and the ‘26 Partners class for making strides towards becoming more complete, effective advocates! Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council People On The Go of Maryland

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1,262,422 with 100% funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

06/10/2026

This is your final opportunity to join us for a free, virtual training on digital literacy, safety, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Tomorrow, June 11th, from 12 to 1 p.m., you're invited to build your confidence and learn how to safely and effectively navigate the digital world! Register now at https://thearcmd.org/digital-literacy/

06/09/2026

Join us in congratulating 27 outstanding employees from local chapters of The Arc who entered the ranks of MCE Leadership Graduates! They recently completed a 9-month journey to develop their leadership skills, discover new resources, and embrace The Arc network to better serve Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We cannot wait to see where this group goes!

06/07/2026

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06/05/2026

Thank you to all who joined the Annual Empowering Partners Self-Advocacy Summit. Last week, 100+ self-advocates and their supporters from around the state gathered to ponder the question: “Where We Go From Here?” We spent our time on this important day to get a refresher on our disability and civil rights history, discuss marriage equality efforts on the state and national level, and learn from some advocates how they are leveraging community partnerships to make change. Special thanks to Tracy Wright from People On The Go of Maryland and Secretary Carol Beatty from Maryland Department of Disabilities for your excellent plenary presentation, and also to Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council. We are grateful to these partners, and our friends at the Knights of Columbus, for supporting us to keep this event free for all attendees!

After a hearty lunch, we spent the afternoon developing shared visions for the road ahead, and discussed our intentions to work together for positive change.

Let's do this again really soon, ok!?
The Arc of Howard County The Arc Montgomery County The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region The Arc of Frederick County The Arc Carroll County Maryland The Arc Baltimore The Arc Southern MarylandThe Arc of Washington County, Inc. The Arc of Prince George's County Jubilee Association of Maryland Community Living, Inc. Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland, Inc.

06/04/2026

Make a change in your community with a self-advocacy group near you! Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities are invited to join local self-advocacy groups supported by the "Empowering Partners" initiative! Find a group near you at http://www.thearcmd.org/empowering-partners and find out how to join their next meeting.

06/03/2026

Join The Arc Maryland on June 11th from 12 to 1 p.m. for a free, virtual training on digital literacy, safety, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Build your confidence and learn how to safely and effectively navigate the digital world! Register today at https://thearcmd.org/digital-literacy/

05/29/2026

Thank you to all who attended, presented, exhibited and supported The Arc Maryland Statewide Convention today. We are so grateful to our community for coming together and for all you do to support our work on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Special thanks to our Convention Committee, our Board, the chapters of The Arc, and to The Arc Maryland team; Sharon, Luc, Ronnesha, Dominique, Jackson and (not pictured) Natalie, who is at home with her new baby.
You all the best team I could ever hope for -With deepest appreciation,
Ande

05/25/2026

Thank you to our friends at Waymo for their Champion-level sponsorship of The Arc Maryland's 2026 Statewide Convention & Awards Banquet! With their support, individuals, families, and organizations can explore “Limitless” opportunities on May 28th.

05/24/2026

Last Call for Statewide Convention and Awards Banquet Tickets! Check out our event program here: https://thearcmd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Convention-Program.pdf and register before midnight to secure your seat at the table! https://events.humanitix.com/md-26-convention

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8601 Robert Fulton Drive, Ste 140
Columbia, MD
21046

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+14105719320

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http://www.thearcmd.org/

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