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The Arc is the world's largest grassroots organization committed to the welfare of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Prince George's County is one of over 700 Arc chapters nationwide. We are a membership organization and our 600 members include people with developmental disabilities, their families and friends, the professionals who work with them, and other concerned citizens.We offer a lifetime of support, understanding, and opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. By providing support through a variety of programs and services that match each person or family's individual needs, we ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are given the skills, access, and information they need to fully participate as citizens in their communities.

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

Home Region of DDA: SouthernFunding Sources: DDA; private pay; United Way - Calvert; Charles and St. Mary's; contributions

Founded in 1952, The Arc of Washington County is a statewide leader providing comprehensive, quality supports for adults and children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Western Maryland. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide around-the-clock personalized care, helping individuals live more inclusive and independent lives. Through the personalized care provided by the DSPs, people supported set and achieve their own goals, expand their horizons, learn to self-advocate, and maximize their opportunities. Each program is designed with a person-centered approach – a guided process for learning how someone wants to live at home, at work, or in the community and developing a plan to make that happen. Learn more about the services available through The Arc-WC.

Respite Weekends take place from a Friday evening at 6:00 PM through a Sunday evening at 6:00 PM. These respite weekends provide a break for families and fun activities for children with disabilities; three weekends out of every month. Activities include games; movies; arts and crafts; and trips within the community. Adult weekends are also available.