Our Mission
The Arc of Frederick County helps people with developmental disabilities to live enviable lives.
Enviable lives are the lives we all lead, filled with purpose and meaning, and with friends and family. This is accomplished by providing services, advocacy, and creating supportive communities.
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As a leader for our cause and in the community, we offer programs and services to raise awareness and make a difference for our mission.
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Fundraisers and events help us raise awareness and generate crucial resources in support of our cause. Join us at our next event and see how you can get involved.
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Our grassroots network is an integral part of our larger community. Team up with us and see what a huge difference a little bit of your time can make.
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With your help we have significantly improved the community by providing essential resources, fostering empowerment, and catalyzing positive, sustainable change.
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The Arc of Frederick Countyprovides individually designed support services and collaborates with the community to build inclusive programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities.
What's Happening at the Arc of Frederick County
The Arc extends our gratitude to Heather Ehart Hinkle, Director of Disability Access Services at Frederick Community College, for presenting on the pathways to higher education to Voices of Ability, a local self-advocacy group. Frederick Community College is a welcoming academic institution that partners with The Arc to include students with disabilities. Our collaboration has served as a catalyst to advance inclusion for education, job development, and personal enrichment locally and beyond. We thank FCC students and teachers for respecting diversity in the classroom and value leadership at Frederick Community College who create educational options to serve all in our community.
This year, The Arc celebrates 15 Years of Supports in Allegany County! Starting with establishing supports for one person, a small group of families soon approached our chapter to expand to Western Maryland. These families were particularly interested in assistance that built upon existing natural supports. They desired a partnership with a provider, where they would have choice and authority, as well as help so they didn't need to do everything themselves. With 4 knowledgeable and helpful Support Coordinators and more than 60 caring and skilled Direct Support Professionals, The Arc of Frederick County celebrates expanding to serve over 100 people in Allegany County!
Creative expression opens doors to confidence, connection, and conversation! The Arc is grateful for our partnership with Delaplaine Arts Center where there are no limits to how people can share their unique voices! We value the opportunity to create inclusive experiences where artists can explore, express, and enjoy the freedom of being creative!
