Webinar Series for Families from DDA: Week 5
In an effort to support ALL people with disabilities and their families during COVID-19, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is hosting a series of webinars, which started on April 29, 2020. DDA is hosting the Maryland Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families interactive biweekly webinar series every other Wednesday starting at 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Mary Anne Kane-Breschi, both a parent of a young woman with multiple disabilities and the Director of Family Supports for DDA, the webinar series will take place biweekly on Wednesdays:
- June 24 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
The hourly webinars will utilize the principles and tools of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and address different topics and areas of concern including:
- Connecting with Family Members during COVID-19
- Lessening the Trauma of COVID-19
- Activities To Do at Home
- Practicing Social Distancing
- Virtual Person Centered Planning Meetings
- Transition
- Self-Care-Caring for the Caregiver
Families will have the opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics for future webinars. Click here to REGISTER.
Webinar Series for Families from DDA: Week 4
In an effort to support ALL people with disabilities and their families during COVID-19, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is hosting a series of webinars, which started on April 29, 2020. DDA is hosting the Maryland Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families interactive biweekly webinar series every other Wednesday starting at 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Mary Anne Kane-Breschi, both a parent of a young woman with multiple disabilities and the Director of Family Supports for DDA, the webinar series will take place biweekly on Wednesdays:
- June 10 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 24 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
Click here to REGISTER. The topic for the June 10th webinar is Q&A with DDA. People with developmental disabilities and their families are invited to submit questions for the Q&A with DDA. Want to submit a question? Click here. Or you can submit questions live during the webinar!
The hourly webinars will utilize the principles and tools of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and address different topics and areas of concern including:
- Connecting with Family Members during COVID-19
- Lessening the Trauma of COVID-19
- Activities To Do at Home
- Practicing Social Distancing
- Virtual Person Centered Planning Meetings
- Transition
- Self-Care-Caring for the Caregiver
Families will have the opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics for future webinars. Click here to REGISTER.
“Imagine” Living Life to the Fullest
Imagine” living life…to the fullest. “Imagine,” a new video from The Arc of Howard County, features people with intellectual and developmental disabilities doing just that…living their best lives. The “Imagine” video was produced by Pam Long Photography featuring the vocal talents of Bach to Rock Fulton, MD‘s Carl Pfanstiehl. Thank you, Pam, Carl, and Bach to Rock! Let’s imagine the day when we can all be together again!
To learn more about The Arc of Howard County, click here. To donate to The Arc of Howard County’s COVID-19 Relief Fund for the purchase of masks, face shields, PPE, gowns, hand sanitizer, cleaning and disinfecting supplies, and more, click here.
Webinar Series for Families from DDA: Week 3
In an effort to support ALL people with disabilities and their families during COVID-19, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is hosting a series of webinars, which started on April 29, 2020. DDA is hosting the Maryland Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families interactive biweekly webinar series every other Wednesday starting at 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Mary Anne Kane-Breschi, both a parent of a young woman with multiple disabilities and the Director of Family Supports for DDA, the webinar series will take place biweekly on Wednesdays:
- May 27 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 10 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 24 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
The May 27th webinar will focus on Transition. Kathleen Walker, DDA’s Acting Statewide Career and Employment Services Coordinator, and Mary Anne Kane-Breschi will discuss some of the challenges facing students and their families with the transition from high school to work, particularly during a pandemic. They will offer strategies to assist students and their families as they plan for this life stage. In addition, Kathleen will provide critical information related to the process by which transitioning youth access services through DDA.
The hourly webinars will utilize the principles and tools of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and address different topics and areas of concern including:
- Connecting with Family Members during COVID-19
- Lessening the Trauma of COVID-19
- Activities To Do at Home
- Practicing Social Distancing
- Virtual Person Centered Planning Meetings
- Transition
- Self-Care-Caring for the Caregiver
Families will have the opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics for future webinars. Click here to REGISTER.
Webinar Series for Families from DDA: Week 2
In an effort to support ALL people with disabilities and their families during COVID-19, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is hosting a series of webinars, which started on April 29, 2020. DDA is hosting the Maryland Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families interactive biweekly webinar series every other Wednesday starting at 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Mary Anne Kane-Breschi, both a parent of a young woman with multiple disabilities and the Director of Family Supports for DDA, the webinar series will take place biweekly on Wednesdays:
- May 13 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- May 27 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 10 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 24 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
Click here to REGISTER for the entire series.
The hourly webinars will utilize the principles and tools of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and address different topics and areas of concern including:
- Connecting with Family Members during COVID-19
- Lessening the Trauma of COVID-19
- Activities To Do at Home
- Practicing Social Distancing
- Virtual Person Centered Planning Meetings
- Transition
- Self-Care-Caring for the Caregiver
Families will have the opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics for future webinars. Click here to REGISTER for the entire series.
New Webinar Series for Families from DDA: Week 1
In an effort to support ALL people with disabilities and their families during COVID-19, the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) will host a series of webinars. DDA will host the Maryland Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families interactive biweekly webinar series starting on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 12 p.m.
Facilitated by Mary Anne Kane-Breschi, both a parent of a young woman with multiple disabilities and the Director of Family Supports for DDA, the webinar series will take place biweekly on Wednesdays:
- April 29 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- May 13 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- May 27 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 10 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
- June 24 — 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
Click here to REGISTER for the entire series.
The hourly webinars will utilize the principles and tools of Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework and address different topics and areas of concern including:
- Connecting with Family Members during COVID-19
- Lessening the Trauma of COVID-19
- Activities To Do at Home
- Practicing Social Distancing
- Virtual Person Centered Planning Meetings
- Transition
- Self-Care-Caring for the Caregiver
Families will have the opportunity to share stories, ask questions, and provide feedback on topics for future webinars. Click here to REGISTER for the entire series.
Holiday Closing Information: December 25, 2019, and January 1, 2020
This is a reminder of The Arc of Howard County‘s office and program closings for the holidays.
The Arc of Howard County’s Employment, Day Program, and Supported Retirement and The Arc Transportation Services will be closed on:
- Wednesday, December 25th, 2019
- Wednesday, January 1st, 2020
If you are supported by The Arc of Howard County and work on December 25th, 2019, and/or January 1st, 2020, please contact your Employment Specialist. If you have any questions, please contact The Arc of Howard County at 410-730-0638. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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