The Arc of Fredrick County Frederick, MD The Arc of Fredrick County Maryland ARC Creating enviable lives for people with developmental disabilities  

 

 

 

The Arc of Frederick County
assists persons with
developmental disabilities
and their families to obtain
the services they need and
want in order to become as
independent as possible and
to enjoy quality of life
within our community.

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DDA Announces Public Meetings -
March, 04, 2010

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is hosting a series of public meetings around the state.   These meetings are for individuals with developmental disabilities, their family members, advocates, providers, and other interested stakeholders.  Topics include Resource Coordination, Medicaid Waivers, regulations, and more.  The Frederick meeting will be March 24 from 6-9 pm.     

Download the PDF brochure to see all the dates and additional information.  

The Arc seeks creative and cost-effective solutions to help
people with developmental disabilities meet their goals.


"When I grow up...
  Arc Choices   I want to live in an institution."
(approximate yearly cost - $200,000)

  Arc Choices   I want to live with 2 or 3 people
who have disabilities that I don't know,
with paid staff that I don't know."

(approximate yearly cost - $80,000)

  Arc Choices   I want to live in a home of my own
choosing and select the people who
can help me be a member of my
Frederick County community."

(approximate yearly cost - $25,000)

For many years, individuals with developmental
disabilities lived invisible lives with no choices.
Today, thanks to people like you, children like
Serafina have a choice.