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
- #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
- 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 🧦🫶
- Did you know that March is #Nationalreadingmonth ? What are you reading? What are you reading to your children?
- You are invited!
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- TONIGHT! Join us at our headquarters in Rockville!
- 📣 Wondering what’s ahead for disability services in MD? Let’s talk about it! 🗓️ Date: January 16 at 5:30PM 📍 Location: The Arc Montgomery County Headquarters & Zoom. 🔗 RSVP today to secure your spot to this important discussion: thearcmontgomerycounty.org/connect/agen... #medicaid #medicaidwaiver
