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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 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 |
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 |