Join The Arc Maryland on February 22, 2022 from 8:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for Developmental Disabilities Day at The Legislature! Are you ready for the largest gathering of disability rights advocates in Maryland? Save the date for Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature on February 22, 2022! Due to the current state of public health, DD Day will once again take place virtually.
Questions? Please email Luc Chausse, Director of Communications and Engagement at The Arc Maryland at lchausse@thearcmd.org.
Governor Larry Hogan’s Virtual Listening Tour Launches in Howard County
February 8, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom
The Governor’s Office of Community Initiativesis kicking off a series of “The State of Autism” listening sessions in all Maryland counties, starting with Howard County on Feb. 8. Sessions led by State Autism Coordinator, Katie Gandy, will be held in the other counties and Baltimore City twice weekly through May 5. The Office of Community Initiatives seeks to engage and learn from stakeholders as it builds a strategic plan to provide better resources for Maryland families. Gandy says the Office looks forward “to hearing from autistic self-advocates, parents, caregivers, educators, therapists and related service providers, as well as businesses and community members who are all active in Maryland’s autism community.” Let your voice be heard!
Join The Arc Maryland for Legislative Calendar Day Advocacy Training! Brush up on your advocacy skills, learn about the new House and Senate protocols for the 2022 session, discuss priority legislation, and get tips on speaking with legislators during our Legislative Calendar Day Advocacy Training from 4 to 5 p.m. on January 12th! This training event is free to attend for members and partners of The Arc.
