The Arc of Southern Maryland provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with safe and supportive residential housing services. The Arc operates over 30 residential homes located in neighborhoods throughout Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. The Arc provides round the clock support to ensure that consumers are afforded the opportunity to live in a nurturing environment that promotes personal growth and community inclusion. Through The Arc of Southern Maryland’s Community Supported Living services, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that live independently in their own homes are provided with daily or as-needed support. Our staff supports individuals with a variety of activities and tasks based on their personal goals and objectives. Examples of personal goals and objectives include:
- The creation of a lifestyle plan
- Identification of transportation options in the area
- Shopping for groceries & other necessities
- Daily chores
- Personal care
- Financial management (establishment of weekly budget and balancing a checkbook)
- Participation in community events and activities