CHILD CARE

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Child Care and Before and After School Care Videos Eddyline Media	2014-2015	These 2 short videos featuring 3 different children (Jayla and Brendan & Shaun), highlight inclusive practices in child care, address the challenges and benefits of including children with disabilities in child care, and are a new resource available to child care providers, families, trainers,and others
Barriers to Quality Child Care & Out of School (in-house Council project	2011-2012	Conducted a survey of families of children and youth with disabilities and providers of child care and out of school time and reported on the barriers to accessing child care and out of school time activities
Developmental Disabilities E Learning Project Maryland Family Network	2010-2015	To improve the knowledge and skill base of child care providers about children with developmental disabilities and their families through the development and implementation of an e-learning module
Community Works Maggie’s Light Foundation	2008-2010	Increased the capacity of respite and ongoing care providers in the community by utilizing Towson University students studying in disability related fields
Project Include Me Wicomico Partnership for Families and Children/Wicomico County Local Management Board	2007-2009	Increased quality day care opportunities for families with children experiencing developmental disabilities/delays by supporting licensed daycare providers or licensed daycare facilities. Provided resources through training, equipment and modifications
HIP After-School Project East Baltimore Mental Health Partnership/Johns Hopkins University	2005-2006	Planed and developed an after-school program inclusive of children with and without disabilities, including children with developmental disabilities
Child Care Survey (in-house Council project)	2003-2004	Surveyed over 400 families about their childcare experiences with their children with disabilities. The resulting report was used to make Maryland’s child and after-school care programs more inclusive
Building BlocksArc/Maryland	1994-1995	Supported families by developing a training program for sitters

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living (SMCIL)	2014-2015	This grant provided information and awareness to local businesses about the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements/reasonable accommodations for publicly accessed facilities, businesses and public areas. Volunteers educated businesses about the importance of improving accessibility, identify barriers, and advocate for change, and provided information and resources about the ADA and local ADA certified installers located in Southern Maryland.
Strategic Action for Powerful Impact in Prince George’s County Prince George’s County ADDCAC	2014 – 2015	The Prince George’s County Adults with Developmental Disabilities Citizen Advisory Committee developed a strategic plan that positively impacted the lives of people with developmental disabilities in the County. Implementation of the plan resulted in an organized event that fully included people with developmental disabilities in new facets of community life.
Planning Now (In-house Council Initiative)	2012	Updated and revised publication
Assessment of DDA’s Low Intensity Support Services MCDD	2012	To gather information from stakeholders, analyze input and develop recommendations regarding LISS
Real Lives MACS	2011 – 2014	To educate policymakers about the need for adequate funding for community services and supports
MAITP AT: LAST, Inc.	2011-2014	To build the capacity of direct service providers to support people with developmental disabilities to communicate their wants and needs, increase their self-determination, and strengthen their independence.
What’s Possible; 9 Stories of Changed Lives (In-house Council Initiative)	2010 – 2011	To illustrate, through stories and photographs, the impact of living in the community for people who have moved out of the Rosewood Center
Equal Access to Information and Resources Research Project Health and Education Research Associates	2009 – 2011	Compiled results of a study to determine if people with developmental disabilities and their families from the Hispanic community in Maryland have equal access to information and resources from specified disability service systems and made recommendations for the State
Departing Rosewood: a video documentaryIn-house Council Initiative (MedSchool Maryland Productions & the MD DD Council)	2009 – 2010	To educate and inform multiple audiences about the closure of Rosewood in an engaging and compelling manner, including families, people with disabilities, policy makers, interested others and the general public. Co-funded with DDA ($41,250) and MDOD ($5,000)
Public Education Activities MACS	2007 – 2009	Conducted public education activities regarding institutions, the DDA Waiting List, and related disability topics
Immigrant to Professional Project Frederick County Public Schools	2005 – 2006	Developed a replicable program that trains foreign-born adults to obtain jobs in home care, working with people with developmental disabilities
Hurricane Katrina Families Helping Families of Louisiana	2005 – 2006	Assisted people with developmental disabilities and their families in recovering from Hurricane Katrina
Family Networks (In-house Council project)	2003 – 2012
End the Wait Now! The Arc of Maryland	2002 – 2003	In partnership with the DD Coalition, developed and implemented a campaign to convince the Governor and state officials to reduce and eventually eliminate the DDA Waiting List for Community Services through public education and grassroots advocacy
Partners Plus* Arc/Maryland	2001 – 2002	Increased respite options by furthering self-determination for families with children with developmental disabilities using family centered and community based model of respite services
Family Networks ADD Award	1999 – 2003	Provided disability-related information and supports specific to the needs of Maryland families that include a member with a developmental disability through a comprehensive online resource and list serve; created an interactive site designed to empower families across the state to share, discover and connect with one another
Parent to Parent Network* Arc/Montgomery County	1999 – 2002	Established a single point of entry to match and network experienced parents of children with disabilities with parents who request help
Building Foundations* PACT	1999 – 2001	Developed a curriculum designed to teach parenting skills to parents with intellectual disabilities; reported on the service needs of parents with intellectual disabilities, identification of system responsibilities, barriers, and gaps and recommend system reform
Family Partnership Project Arc/Frederick Country	1998 – 1999	Developed comprehensive plans for families where aging parents provide care for adult children with developmental disabilities
AHAVA Project Jewish Family Services	1997 – 1999	Helped the Orthodox Jewish community in Baltimore to develop and implement a shared vision of an inclusive community for people with developmental disabilities, provide education regarding services and financial planning, and create individualized support plans
Developing a Community Support System Delmarva Community Services	1997 – 1998	Developed a plan to shift the agency’s delivery of service from a slot based system to a model that supports people when, where and how they and their families choose to be supported
Video* Alzheimer’s Association	1997	Produced a training video to enable providers to identify the early symptoms of dementia, understand its progression, assessment and care management techniques so that people are able to receive supports to “age in place” in the community
A Review of Family Support Services in Maryland: A Study of Supports Available to Families with Children Who have Developmental Disabilities (in-house Council project)	1997	Provided recommendations to improve, expand and maximize supports to families in Maryland who are raising children with developmental disabilities at home.
A Helping Hand* Families Involved Together	1996 – 1999	Trained students enrolled in Community Service Learning hours to provide support to families living in Baltimore
Personal Assistance Services* Independence Now	1996 – 1997	Published a guide about personal assistance service programs in Maryland and provided training in management of personal assistance services for people with disabilities
Cash Assistance Project Kennedy Krieger Institute	1994 – 1996	Analyzed the impact of cash assistance and coordination of services on families who are raising their children with developmental disabilities at home
Early Intervention* CSAAC	1994 – 1995	Provided training for families of young children with autism, PDD or related disorders of communication
Adult Siblings Change, Inc.	1992 – 1994	Conducted education and support programs for adult siblings and extended family members
Couples Group Curriculum * Arc/Frederick County	1992 – 1993	Created community support groups for couples with developmental disabilities and provided for the education of professionals and the public
Individualized Community ArrangementsUCP of Central Maryland, Inc.	1991 – 1993	Increased individualized support services for people with developmental disabilities through conversion, adaptation, and/or expansion of existing residential, day or vocational services
Community Support Options Emerge, Inc.	1991 – 1993	Increased individualized support services for people with developmental disabilities through conversion, adaptation, and/or expansion of existing residential, day or vocational services
Consumer Empowerment Project Arc/Calvert	1991	Increased individualized support services for people with developmental disabilities through conversion, adaptation, and/or expansion of existing residential, day or vocational services
Stepping Out Change, Inc.	1990 – 1993	Provided respite care services and recreational/leisure opportunities with the support of private businesses to 25 families and individuals
Citizenship Project Alternative Living, Inc.	1998 – 1990	Supported the development and implementation of services that focus on individual needs, preference and goals
Friendship Exchange Arc Baltimore	1988 – 1989	Assisted people with developmental disabilities to form and develop friendships within their communities
Social Integration Project Arc/Prince George’s County	1988 – 1989	Designed a community based social opportunity program for people with significant disabilities served in the medical day care program
Maryland Family Support Services Consortium Kennedy Institute	1983 – 1986	Led to legislation passed by the MD General Assembly that established & funded ongoing Family Support Services program with DDA

CROSS CUTTING

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Public Education Campaign Noble Steed	1994 – 1997	Developed a public education campaign for the general public about the benefits of inclusion for people with developmental disabilities
DD Resource Allocation Study David Braddock	1992 – 1993	Analyzed trends in Maryland expenditures for community and institutional services for people with developmental disabilities

EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Cultivating Youth Leadership and Self-Advocacy	2017	To increase the capacity of local school system professionals to ensure active student engagement in the transition process and promote the self-advocacy skills of transition-age youth
Reaching More Families: Increasing Parent Knowledge and Skills TransCen, Inc	2012 – 2014	Educate, train and build the skills of parents of children with developmental disabilities in Somerset County
Parent Involvement, Educational Plans, Advocacy, Knowledge, & Skills (PEAKS) The Arc Baltimore	2012 – 2014	Educate, train and build the skills of homeless and transient families with children with developmental disabilities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Training Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities: Improving Access, Knowledge, and Skills Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities	2012 – 2013	Conducted education, training, and skill building activities for parents of children with developmental disabilities living on MD’s Eastern Shore. The focus of the activities will be trainings on parent advocacy and inclusion of children with disabilities during the early childhood and school-age years.
Employment Supports for Transitioning Students TransCen, Inc	2011 – 2014	Improve employment outcomes of youth with developmental disabilities by providing customized training and technical assistance to service providers so that they can successfully support students who are exiting schools and seeking employment services
Maryland Leadership/Action Network Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education	2010	Increased the advocacy and leadership skills of parents of children with developmental disabilities and for students, age 18 – 21 with developmental disabilities so that they can effect change at a personal, community, and statewide level to support the full inclusion of students with disabilities in their neighborhood schools
Project Discovery Howard County Public Schools	2007 – 2009	To develop and implement an innovative process for transition planning which ensures successful transition to adult life. This will be achieved by promoting customized employment, self-employment, and/or participation in career training or higher education as school system exit outcomes for students with developmental disabilities.
Accelerating Systems Change Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education	2005 – 2009	Increased the number of students with disabilities in MD who are placed in general education classes in their neighborhood schools, and promoted systemic change through advocacy and capacity-building in 7 school districts that are in the greatest need of improvement
Inclusive Education Cecil County Public Schools	2005 – 2006	Increased the inclusive placements of elementary and secondary students with moderate to severe disabilities and improved the instructional planning and collaboration among special and general educators in order to deliver special education services to students with disabilities in general education classes
Special Education Leadership Project (in-house Council project)	2001 – 2005	Mobilized parents and students to maximize their participation in and impact on the design, funding, implementation and evaluation of special education services at the local level by providing information, training, and technical assistance to local special education citizen advisory committees (SECACs)
Assistive Technology Co-op* Assistive Technology: Loans, Acquisitions, Services and Training	2001 – 2004	Expanded access to AT for school-age children with developmental disabilities by providing large discounts on purchases for families and schools
Connections Allegany County Public Schools	1999 – 2001	Expanded and refined a co-teaching model for including students with developmental disabilities in general education classrooms by adapting curriculum and extracurricular activities using AT
ATLAS* Dorchester County Public Schools	1995 – 1998	Expanded access to assistive technology services for students with developmental disabilities by establishing a lending library of AT resources, evaluating student needs, and providing information, training and support to students, their families, and school personnel in the use of technology
Preschool Inclusion Project Frederick County Public Schools	1993 – 1996	Provided support to pre-school children with developmental disabilities in inclusive educational settings; co-funded with MSDE total match $73,096
The First Days… Talbot County P.S.	1993 – 1996	Provided support to pre-school children with developmental disabilities in inclusive educational settings; co-funded with MSDE; total match $99,001
FaST LINC* LINC, Inc	1993 – 1994	To partner with the Lois T. Murray Public School, Baltimore City, in providing students, families and staff opportunities to access and learn about adaptive computer technology
The Parents’ Place The Parents’ Place of Maryland, Inc	1990- 1993	Established a state-wide, parent-governed organization which provides information and training to parents and families on special education laws and rights and responsibilities
New Vision Kennedy Krieger Institute	1990 – 1993	Developed and demonstrated a model for training and service delivery in which veteran parents serve as case managers for eligible families in implementing PL 99-457, Part H
Tech for Tots Learning Independence Through Computers, Inc. (LINC)	1992	Offered a structured series of learning experiences using special technology for children with developmental disabilities age 2 to 7 and their parents
Coalition for Integrated Educational Opportunities Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education	1988 – 2002	Supported increased successful inclusive education in neighborhood schools through administrative advocacy, individual case advocacy, information dissemination, and support to families

EMPLOYMENT

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Employment Supports for Transitioning Students Exiting School & Young Adults LueMar Consulting Group	2014 – 2015	This grant improved employment outcomes of students exiting school and young adults with developmental disabilities, through customized training and technical assistance. Service providers successfully supported transitioning students and young adults seeking employment services. Agency staff effectively utilized customized employment strategies to support people with developmental disabilities
Technical Assistance & Training for Maryland Project SEARCH Sites Project SEARCH	2014 – 2015	As a result of this project, students participated in internships for a full school year in a host business/hospital and received a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations, leading to competitively paid positions.
Customized Training & Technical Assistance to Develop Work Experiences & Improve Employment Outcomes for People with Developmental Disabilities Penn-Mar	2014 – 2015	Providers were trained to identify creative funding options for services, support individuals holistically at work, develop performance expectations for employment staff, and hire and recruit qualified employment staff. As a result providers had a better understanding of the organizational change process as they shift from facility based services to individualized integrated employment.
Employment Supports for Transitioning Youth TransCen, Inc.	2012 – 2014	Improve employment outcomes of youth with developmental disabilities. Staff training and technical assistance was provided so that providers successfully support students who are leaving schools and seeking employment services.
Penn-Mar	2012 – 2014	Increase staff skills to provide customized employment supports, resulting in competitive employment for people with developmental disabilities.
Employment Professionals’ Development and Enrichment Project Arc/Howard County	2012 – 2014	Improve employment supports for people with diagnoses on the Autism Spectrum. technical assistance to create and present a curriculum for the Employment staff to better understand and support the needs of this targeted group
Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley	2011 – 2014	Make organizational changes and increase staff capacity to provide community employment supports
Ardmore	2011 – 2014	Increase staff capacity and develop community-based meaningful days, including competitive employment, for people with developmental disabilities
The Maryland Organizational Change Peer Network TransCen, Inc	2010 – 2014	To facilitate the development of a Peer Network that focuses on supporting agencies as they build systems and organizational capacity to offer customized employment services and supports.
Family Service Foundation, Inc	2009 – 2011	Developed person-centered supports that led to real jobs and work experiences in the community. First year grant co-funded with DDA & MDOD; total match $8,504
Community Support Services, Inc	2009 – 2011	Developed and implemented a vocational assessment process for people with limited communication skills and challenging behaviors that results in an increased number of hours each week of employment and a wider range of work opportunities
UCP of Southern Maryland in partnership with MDOD and DDA	2009 – 2011	Fostered a collaborative working relationship between the United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Maryland, The Center for Life Enrichment, Abilities Network, and the St. Mary’s County Government, Department of Human Services and Office of Human Resources to optimize employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities. First year co-funded by DDA & MDOD $16,496.25
The League for People with Disabilities	2009 – 2011	Increased the number and quality of customized employment outcomes for participants supported by the League and to facilitate organizational change from a facility-based traditional day habilitation service to a model which uses community learning services.
Friends Aware, Inc.	2009 – 2011	Established a clear commitment to community employment, and expand integrated community jobs through customized employment strategies.
Project Income Arc/Howard County	2002 – 2005	Provided customized employment services to people with developmental disabilities to establish micro-enterprises or small businesses, create unique employment possibilities, and/or receive employment or career skills training
Benefits InfoSource Independence Now	1998 – 2001	Informed, trained, and assisted people with developmental disabilities, families, and professional regarding SSI and SSDI, work incentives, Medicaid, Medicare, and the MD Children’s Health Program
PDQ Project Arc/Harford County	1996 – 1999	Provided supported employment and integrative community opportunities to individuals served in a sheltered workshop
Career Development Project Arc/Southern Maryland	1996 – 1998	Provided community based employment, paid apprenticeships and volunteer opportunities with local businesses
Techworks LINC, Inc.	1996 – 1997	Assisted people with intellectual disabilities to obtain community based jobs
Project ECCO Arc/Prince George’s County	1993 – 1996	Provided supported employment and integrative community opportunities to individuals served in a workshop
Publication: Natural Supports in Action* TransCen, Inc	1993 – 1994	Provided examples of natural supports for people with developmental disabilities who are working
Supported Employment Study Virginia Commonwealth Univ./RRTC	1992 – 1994	Identified strategies to improve and expand upon the supported employment initiative in Maryland so that individuals with developmental disabilities have greater opportunities to work
Study of the PASS Initiative Conroy and Feinstein	1992 – 1993	Evaluated the use of the PASS Initiative in Maryland to determine its effectiveness and impact on employed consumers, their families and providers and made recommendations about future implementation
Supported Employment Study Wurzbacher and Associates	1992 – 1993	Identified strategies to improve and expand upon the supported employment initiative in Maryland so that individuals with developmental disabilities have greater opportunities to work
Work Incentives Training for Consumers and Families Kennedy Krieger Institute	1992 – 1993	Provided training, advocacy and direct assistance to consumers and their families receiving SSI and SSDI benefits
Benefits Resource Network Kennedy Krieger Institute	1990 – 1996	Provided information and assistance to persons with developmental disabilities who are employed or those considering work on SSA’s work incentives and health insurance
Business Sponsored Supported Employment TransCen, Inc.	1988 – 1990	Demonstrated that, given the appropriate initial assistance and philosophical commitment, a business can provide supported employment services through its own internal expertise

HEALTH

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Impact of Consent Resource Connections of Prince George’s County	2008 – 2010	Promoted quality healthcare for people with disabilities, thorough education of family members, healthcare providers, and the individuals themselves, about issues of decision-making and true informed consent.
Family as Faculty The Parents’ Place of Maryland	2007 – 2010	Provided a home-based training experience for University of Maryland medical students, residents, and graduate level allied health professionals.
HOMES Project Maryland Disability Law Center	2007 – 2010	Helped recipients successfully access health care services under Medicaid. Educated people with disabilities, professionals, providers, and others who work with people with disabilities so that they obtain essential services and remain in their own homes or with their families.
Managed Health Care Education Program The Coordinating Center	1995 – 1996	Increased awareness of physicians and allied health care professionals working in Maryland’s managed care system about inclusion and current practices in community based services for people with developmental disabilities
Training for Practitioners Serving People with Complex Physical and Medical Involvements Kennedy Institute	1988 – 1999	Increased the capability of community providers to serve children and adults with complex

HOUSING

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Creating Housing Opportunities for Individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities Howard County Autism Society	2014 – 2015	The Howard County Autism Society contracted with a consultant to identify successful housing options for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, using a person-centered approach. As a result, Howard County made progress in reducing barriers for people with autism to live in a home of his or her choice with appropriate supports.
Home Access Project National Cooperative Bank Development Corp.	2002 – 2005	Implemented a comprehensive housing strategy statewide for the benefit of individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities that is affordable and accessible. Activities focused on capacity building at a local and state level that engage diverse public and private sector interests to expand individual choices for both affordable rental and homeownership options in an integrated setting.
More Doors to Open The Arc/Anne Arundel	2002 – 2004	Demonstrated how service providers can divest themselves of housing they own by either offering it to current residents or selling or transferring the property.
Expanding Homeownership MD Center for Community Development	1997 – 2000	Expanded homeownership opportunities for people with disabilities through education of housing professionals, outreach and education to people with disabilities, research of best practices, identification of barriers to home ownership, and development of public policy recommendations and solutions. In collaboration with DDA and MHA; match $10,000 per year from DDA and MHA
Homeownership Housing Opportunity Commission/Montgomery County	1995 – 1996	Assisted people to purchase homes and explore issues and solutions regarding housing policy and practice
Home of Your Own* Arc/Howard County	1992 – 1993	Established mechanisms to assist individuals served by HC/ARC and other groups to realize the dreams of home ownership

RECREATION

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Terrific Teens* Melwood/Kamp A-Kom-Plish	2001 – 2004	Expanded and enhanced the pre-Counselor-in-Training- “Terrific Teens” program to demonstrate the effectiveness of an inclusive program training youth to become camp counselors; expanded the evaluation component and used evaluation materials to disseminate project information

SELF-ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Project Name / Organization	Award Date	Purpose
Advocacy by the Bay Tilson and Diaz, Inc.	2014-2016	Increased the self-advocacy skills of youth with developmental disabilities ages 14-21 in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Partnered with Artstream, a theater group, and the public school systems to educate youth about leadership, goal setting and how to speak up for themselves.
Project ACT TransCen, Inc.	2012 – 2014	Increased the self-advocacy skills of youth with developmental disabilities ages 14-21 in Somerset County. Youth attended a six-session self-advocacy training series and developed a Positive Personal Profille (PPP). The PPP assisted them in creating life goals and planning career goals. As a result of the trainings, students are better prepared to plan for their futures.
Eastern Shore Self-Advocacy Consortium People On the Go of Maryland	2008	Determined interest in establishing a self-advocacy movement on the Eastern Shore of Maryland wherein new groups or chapters would be created.
Outreach to Youth People On the Go	2008	Supported People On the Go to provide leadership training and support to local self-advocacy groups in an effort to help them recruit, support and retain youth members.
Legislative Internship People On the Go	2005 – 2009	Supported a person with a significant developmental disability to serve as an intern to a state legislator during the legislative session. The Arc of MD provided mentoring and support. The internship is now included in the POG project Enhancing Advocacy and Public Policy Work.
Leaders in Disability Policy The Coordinating Center and Abilities Network	2005 – 2008	Developed and implemented a new leadership training curriculum. The project was designed to assist people with developmental disabilities, their families, advocates and others to develop and apply new skills for improving disability policy.
Youth Empowerment Alliance	2004 – 2008	In 2004, the Council was awarded a 3 yr. federal grant totaling $300,000 from ADD to promote independence and leadership skills in youth and young adults with disabilities. The Council provided a $95,427 match; including $36,401 from basic state grant funds
My Life Going FAR TASH	2004 – 2007	Fostered the empowerment of people and families in the Maryland by assisting them to develop and implement a person directed plan utilizing the New Directions Medicaid waiver program.
Taking Charge-Life Leadership The Arc of Frederick County	2004 – 2005	Provided self-advocacy training for youth with intellectual disabilities ages 18-21 at Hood College
Cross Disability Rights Coalition	2003 – 2010	Established the Cross Disability Rights Coalition (CDRC). CDRC members provided advice on legislation, served on committees and task forces and ensured their voices were heard.
Campaign for Freedom People On the Go of Maryland	2000 – 2003	Assisted self-advocates to increase their advocacy skills in order to help people move from institutions to the community
Evaluation/Self Determination Initiative	1998 – 1999	Evaluated Maryland’s Self Determination Initiative
Consumer Survey/Self Determination Initiative HSRI	1998 – 1999	Conducted a consumer satisfaction survey of individuals participating in Maryland’s Self Determination Initiative
Advocacy in Action Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute	1996 – 1998	Assisted self-advocates to serve on community boards, commissions, councils, committees and similar decision-making bodies
Partners in Policymaking The Arc of Maryland	1995 – 2005	Provided leadership training for parents of young children with significant disabilities and people with developmental disabilities so that they became skilled systems change advocates.
Training Staff * Baltimore Advocacy Group – Emerge	1995 – 1998	Trained agency staff about the rights of people with disabilities, how people with disabilities want to be treated, and their capacities for choice making in their lives
Partners in Policymaking Arc/Maryland	1994 – 2003	Provided leadership training for parents of young children with severe disabilities and people with developmental disabilities so that they become skilled systems change advocates
Leadership Now People on the Go Arc of Maryland	1994 – 1999	Strengthened the self-advocacy movement by supporting activities of state and local self-advocacy groups
Exceptional People of Frederick County Arc/Frederick County	1994 – 1996	Supported self-advocacy activities
Person Centered Training for Case Managers Arc/Maryland	1992 – 1993	Improved the quality of services and supports provided by case managers for people with developmental disabilities through training in person-centered planning
Signs of Quality Arc/Maryland	1991	Supported printing costs
Train-the-Trainer Arc/Calvert	1989 – 1992	Developed in-house training capacities for community providers through staff development courses offered at community colleges
Kennedy Training Cooperative Joseph P. Kennedy Institute	1989 – 1990	Developed and provided value-based training to agencies providing services to people with developmental disabilitie
Quality Assurance Network Human Services Institute	1988 – 1991	Established and maintained a voluntary grass roots organization which monitored the quality of life experiences by people with developmental disabilities who live in residences operated by 4 community providers
Eastern Shore Parent Monitoring Project Holly Center Foundation	1988 – 1991	Developed a mechanism in the Eastern Shore Counties to monitor homes and the quality of life experience for individuals living in DDA funded residences
Montgomery Exceptional Leaders Arc/Montgomery County	1988 – 1990	Supported disability awareness programs conducted by high school students with disabilities; built acceptance, raisds consciousness and empowered students with disabilities to become community leaders.
1990 Consumer Survey University of Maryland	1988 – 1989	Conducted a consumer satisfaction survey for the Council’s 1990 Report