http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:58:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 SSD INFORMATION SESSIONS http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/ssd-information-sessions/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/ssd-information-sessions/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:53:17 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1521 Continue reading →]]> Maryland Community Connection is one of five agencies in Maryland that has been awarded the Services of Short Duration (SSD) program. Services of Short Duration is a funding program specific to those in the Crisis Prevention category on DDA’S Waiting List.

MCC will be conducting free information sessions for individuals/families and providers on how to access this program, as well as providing in-depth information on what services and supports are covered by SSD. Maryland Community Connection encourages individuals that are eligible for the SSD program as well as parents or guardians to attend.

Please RSVP or request for ADA accommodations as seating is LIMITED. Walk-ins will NOT be accepted. Please call us at 301-583-8880 or 1-877-622-6688 at least one week prior to session.

Individuals/Families Only

January 31, 2012 6pm – 8pm

February 11, 2012 9am- 11pm

Providers Only

January 31, 2012 2pm – 4pm

February 10, 2012 9am- 11am

]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/ssd-information-sessions/feed/ 0 DDA to host conference calls on Services of Short Duration http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/dda-to-host-conference-calls-on-services-of-short-duration/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/dda-to-host-conference-calls-on-services-of-short-duration/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:29:51 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1508 Continue reading →]]> DDA is hosting two public moderated conference calls to provide an overview and address general questions regarding Services of Short Duration.

The calls will be conducted on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12 p.m. The call in number for both dates is 1-888-455-9746 and the participant code is 9586102.

]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/dda-to-host-conference-calls-on-services-of-short-duration/feed/ 0 2 days left to Donate Vehicle in 2011 http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/2-days-left-to-donate-vehicle-in-2011/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/2-days-left-to-donate-vehicle-in-2011/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:12:53 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1486 MCC’s Vehicle Donation program offers a free and quick way for donating your used car in all 50 states. If you would like to donate your vehicle to MCC please call us at
301-583-0358 or visit MCC’s website at http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/contribute/donate-your-car/

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]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/services-of-short-duration/feed/ 0 Maryland Community Connection teams with Barnes & Noble for Holiday Gift Wrapping http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/maryland-community-connection-teams-with-barnes-noble-for-holiday-gift-wrapping/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/maryland-community-connection-teams-with-barnes-noble-for-holiday-gift-wrapping/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:07:49 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1407 Continue reading →]]> Maryland Community Connection teams with Barnes & Noble for Holiday Gift Wrapping Bowie, Maryland —
 
Maryland Community Connection has kicked off its second-annual gift-wrapping event with Barnes & Noble to support individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. Maryland Community Connection staff and participants will be wrapping gift items purchased at Barnes & Noble in Bowie Town Center located at 15455 Emerald Way, Bowie, MD 20716 on the following dates and times:  
Saturday, December 03, 2011 11:00 am – 5:00 pm  
Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm  
 Donations will be accepted at the time of gift-wrapping in an effort to raise awareness about the quality services that Maryland Community Connection provides to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These needed and necessary services continue to help the vulnerable individuals remain safe and stable in the community.
 

 

 “ We are excited to participate in the gift wrapping event at Barnes & Noble, this activity will increase the visibility of the organization, our mission, as well as the variety of services we provide”, said André Coates, Executive Director.

 

Maryland Community Connection is thankful to Jennifer Coleman, Barnes & Noble General Manager, for making all of this possible. In addition to the vast array of books, Barnes & Noble also offers eReaders, music, DVDs, scrapbooks, kid’s crafts, calendars, and many other items for the holiday.

 
Stop by and let us wrap your purchase from Barnes & Noble for the holidays! 

 

Maryland Community Connection is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization created in 2001  with a mission to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve a greater degree of social and economic independence and reduce the need for subsidized lifestyles. Maryland Community Connection provides services through Supported Employment, Individual Support Services, Community Supported Living Arrangements, and Low Intensity Support Services.

]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/maryland-community-connection-teams-with-barnes-noble-for-holiday-gift-wrapping/feed/ 0 TOWN HALL MEETING http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/town-hall-meeting-2/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/town-hall-meeting-2/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:36:54 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1403 Continue reading →]]> The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition and The Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DHMH) are hosting a Town Hall meeting.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:00 P.M 

Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church

611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Severna Park, MD 21146

This is an opportunity to hear directly from DHMH Secretary Joshua Sharfstein  and DDA Executive Director Frank Kirkland about what caused DDA  to under-spend state funds and the steps they are taking in response. Q & A will follow.

Open to all – no reservation needed

Free Parking

This location is accessible

Sign language interpreters will be provided

If you need other accommodations, contact Shaneka Harris at 410- 571-9320 or sharris@thearcmd.org

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Thanks to all the wonderful support Maryland Community Connection received to make this event a success!

Erica Butler and Zachary Kiesch led the way to a wonderful night of entertainment and acknowledgment of accomplishments.

Special thanks goes to TD Bank, Staples, and Working Title Productions!

]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/10th-anniversary-amazing/feed/ 0 Today is the big day! http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/today-is-the-big-day-10th-anniversary-celebration/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/today-is-the-big-day-10th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:32:04 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1393 Today is the big day! Maryland Community Connection will be celebrating 10 years of serving individuals with developmental disabilities this evening at Martins Crosswinds from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm!

]]> http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/today-is-the-big-day-10th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 HHS Providing More than $1.7 Billion to States to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/hhs-providing-more-than-1-7-billion-to-states-to-help-low-income-households-with-energy-costs/ http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/index.php/hhs-providing-more-than-1-7-billion-to-states-to-help-low-income-households-with-energy-costs/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:49:42 +0000 admin http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/?p=1390 Continue reading →]]> HHS Providing More than $1.7 Billion to States to Help Low-Income Households with Energy Costs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending more than $1.7 billion to states to help low-income citizens with their heating and home energy costs. The money is being issued under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant. LIHEAP assists qualified families with their home energy needs such as heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Individuals interested in applying for energy assistance should contact their local/state LIHEAP agency.
This information was recently added to Disability.gov. To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/benefits/other_assistance_programs/home_energy.

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