The Arc Montgomery County
For 65 years, The Arc Montgomery County has supported children, youth, adults, seniors & families affected by intellectual & developmental disabilities by providing childcare, employment, community living services, resources, respite care and advocacy.
- Just hit 200 followers! Happy for each and every one!
- Register here: thearcmontgomerycounty.org/connect/agen...
- October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM) 💙💛 This month and beyond, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all. @ndscongress.bsky.social #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #TheArcMontgomeryCounty #DSAM #NDSS
- Happy first day of fall from the children at our inclusive childcare center KFICCC! 🍂🍁
- No plans this weekend? Yes you do!
- Our child care center has gotten a makeover! Come check it out at our open house! 🏫 Also, there are some PreK spots available! 📞 Call 240.480.6010 or email Doreen.Engel@TheArcMoCo.org for more!
- The Arc Montgomery County and CEO Daria Cervantes- honored to be Congressman Raskin's local hero for the week!
- These cuts are devastating. And we won't be silent while our community is pushed past the brink. Now is the time to fight back. Help us flood the Senate with calls, emails, stories—whatever it takes to make them stop this: bit.ly/4k8avhF
- We are so excited to be able to share the news! @TopWorkplaces @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social #TopWorkplaces
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyA group of Deaf Americans who previously forced the White House to provide American Sign Language interpreters during press briefings is asking a federal judge to again intervene after President Donald Trump halted their use in January.
- #internationalwatersafetyday. Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death among children, and there's a rising concern about drowning among kids with autism. 50% of children with autism may elope and 71% of the deaths that occur from elopement are due to drowning. autismsocietymd.org/safety/
- We were on The Hill today, rallying to protect #Medicaid. Some in the House are eyeing plans to shave billions from the federal budget and some of those cuts could affect Medicaid. To help, visit p2a.co/lRPDZ5C #ProtectMedicaid Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov for your continued support.
- We are getting a head start on #EarthDay! Did you know it's tomorrow? What are you doing for #EarthDay2025? Some from our Employment & Meaningful Day Program took a #naturewalk with Red Wiggler Community Farm. It was a gorgeous day as attendees took a guided walk with an environmental educator 🍃🍂🌳🌎
- We were a part of the proclamation of #AutismAcceptanceMonth at the Montgomery County Council. Thank U to Will Jawando @mcgexec.bsky.social and everyone involved. Eric's ID Law is a new law giving anyone with an invisible disability the option 2 apply for an identifying sticker on driver's licenses
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyThe Last of Us season two's episodes will have ASL versions available for each weekly release on Max to make the show more accessible.
- Have you checked out @legodiscoverycenters in DC? Love seeing the #representation there! LEGO Discovery Center Washington DC is wheelchair accessible and that includes the 4D cinema. For more information: www.legodiscoverycenter.com/.../accessib... #lego #legodiscoverycenters
- Tomorrow (March 21) is #worlddownsyndromeday #WorldDownSyndromeDay2025 so #rockyoursocks. It's tradition to wear your favorite wild and colorful and/or mismatched socks 🧦🫶
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyDirected by Jim LeBrecht (Crip Camp), CHANGE, NOT CHARITY: THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT premieres March 25 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern on PBS, YouTube and the PBS App. Watch the trailer: bit.ly/4iHmVfb
- Did you know that March is #Nationalreadingmonth ? What are you reading? What are you reading to your children?
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyThe House of Reps is planning to vote today on a bill that will start a process to cut $800 billion from Medicaid over the next decade. Call NOW & tell them not to take away health care & essential services from millions of people w disabilities, children, & older adults: bit.ly/4bcPiiV
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyMUST-READ 🚨 Our CEO breaks down a growing threat to disability rights in a new @newsweek.com op-ed. Some lawmakers want to dismantle the U.S. Department of Ed—a move that could erase decades of progress & strip away vital protections for students with disabilities. www.newsweek.com/department-e...
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyThanks to @montgomerycollege.bsky.social and @thearcmoco.bsky.social for stopping by today!
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyUber launches new feature for riders with service animals wfxrtv.com/news/national-news/…
- You are invited!
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyThe Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program gives grants for people with DD to get respite care, adaptive equipment, and more. The Governor's proposed budget would end this program. Join a virtual meeting on Wednesday, January 29 to learn more. www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-l...
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyRegistration is open for Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature! Join us in Annapolis on Thursday, February 13 from 8 to 11 am. Legislators and advocates will talk about issues that are important to people with DD and their families. Get your tickets now at dd-day-25.eventbrite.com
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountyThe Association of University Centers on Disabilities has compiled a list of resources for people with disabilities who have been impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Read more: aucd.org/news/emergen... #LAFires #EmergencyResponse #Safety
- TONIGHT! Join us at our headquarters in Rockville!
- Reposted by The Arc Montgomery CountySebastian Stan Wins Golden Globe for ‘A Different Man’: ‘Our Ignorance and Discomfort Around Disability and Disfigurement Has to End Now’ #disability #diversity #inclusion #media #entertainment #movies #goldenglobe variety.com/2025/film/ne...
