The Arc Montgomery County

10/20/2026

There is still time to register and make yourself heard! Sign up for tomorrow's listening session for a chance to share how Medicaid disenrollment and the denial of dedicated support hours have impacted you and your loved ones.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to our very own Emily Bloch — who was named Montgomery County Infant Childcare Teacher of the Year! She was honored for her work on feedings and helping parents and colleagues throughout the center teach their children to choose healthy foods and feed themselves. We're proud to have Emily as part of The Arc Montgomery County!

10/19/2026

This Wednesday, October 21, the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS) and The Arc Maryland are hosting a listening session at BlackRock Center for the Arts on how Medicaid disenrollment and the denial of dedicated support hours are jeopardizing essential care for Marylanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. People with disabilities, their loved ones, and community providers are invited to share their experiences. Register in advance at the link below!

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10/19/2026

A new playground in Gaithersburg at Casey Community Center is proving that play can be inclusive! The facility features an accessible merry-go round, an entrance designed with wheelchair users in mind, a communications board, and more! We are glad to see Gaithersburg Parks & Recreation lead the way in showing that fun is for everyone! https://mocoshow.com/2026/10/16/new-275000-inclusive-playground-opens-in-gaithersburg/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVDSOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQn0s02d3_Tr-RNaSbqTEvmTYvnkc3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7nW8TSWVI55XKvR1g47Bb-LF6x16yHGTGksD2p6ARa2ip5vTztQhXZWIifVg_aem_CIiV9Xc8dbz3ZlSoZXWa2Q

The City of Gaithersburg officially opened a new inclusive playground at Casey Community Center on Thursday, October 15, with a celebration marking the completion of the $275,000 project. Designed for […]

10/19/2026

As we celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we want to highlight people with Down syndrome who are tearing down barriers. Because there is no limit on what people with Down syndrome can accomplish. People with Down syndrome can be models, musicians, entrepreneurs and so much more!

10/17/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! 🎉

As we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Arc Montgomery County is proud to play our part in making sure people with disabilities are included in the workforce. Explore the impact our Employment & Meaningful Day Services (E&MDS) program has on promoting and securing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Montgomery County! 💙

10/16/2026

Want to go to the movies this weekend? Want to support an advocacy group of people with disabilities with lived experience in Montgomery County? STAND Together advocacy group is offering bundles of tickets to Regal Cinemas! For every dollar raised, 25% goes to support the work STAND Together does

Regal Fundraising Campaign for Stand Together. Order online & redeem at participating Regal locations. 25% donated back.

10/16/2026

Our intern Jennifer was featured on Fox 5 DC ahead of the Cristo Rey Cup! We're proud to have Jennifer as part of our team, and all of her accomplishments on and off the field! We're glad she was able to speak about the work she does for The Arc Montgomery County and what this opportunity has meant to her.

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Cristo Rey student athletes and a coach joined Fox 5 DC.

10/15/2026

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 💙💛

Celebrate the resilience, achievements, and energetic spirit of people with Down syndrome!

10/15/2026

The Arc Montgomery County is dedicated to making sure the next generation of Direct Support Professionals includes people with disabilities at the forefront! So, we are offering a paid training fellowship through our Empowering Abilities Program. If you are 18 years or older and a person with a disability in Montgomery County, MD this is the opportunity for you to become one of the DSPs who supports our community! Applications are now open and must be submitted by Jan 1, 2027. For more information email our colleague [email protected] or call her at 301.984.5777 x1244.