MCC LISS department will host St. Mary’s County LISS Information Session 12pm-2pm

Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

37600 New Market Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622-3041

SAVE THE DATE:  JUNE 27TH!!
Advocates and family members are urged to participate in a conference call Monday, June 27,  from 6:30 PM – 9:00.
The call-in number will be coming soon.

 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration is hosting a conference call Monday June 27, 2011 to discuss and develop a plan for using a portion of the FY 2012 Alcohol Tax Appropriation for “services of short duration”.

The draft plan is now posted on the DDA website and can be found at http://www.ddamaryland.org/bill994.htm 

It will be very helpful to review the plan before the meeting

If you, or someone you know would like to participate in the conference call, please contact Ken Capone by email or call 410-571-9320 ext. 102.  We need to have a headcount and names of people who will be participating in the call. 

Vote everyday in June for MCC by texting 106477 to Pepsi at 73774 in support of our walking program for individuals with developmental disabilities.

We could receive $5,000 to support our programs for people with developmental disabilities.
This is a unique and innovative idead because it bridges generational and stereotypical gaps. 

You can also vote online at www.refresheverything.com

We need 32 volunteers to volunteer at an event, The Rebel Race, in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, June 18^th from 7am – 3pm (8hrs).

Volunteers will receive the following:

• Volunteer T-shirts
• One free meal and beverage per volunteer  from the Rebel Race
• MCC will also provide cold drinks and snacks

I have attached a link http://rebelrace.com/  about the event if you know of a volunteer, please email their name, phone number, and email address to ksnyder@marylandcommunityconnection.org

Maryland Community Connection is proud to announce that we will be having our 10^th Anniversary Celebration and Silent Auction on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Martin’s Crosswinds from 6:00 to 9:00 PM!  Maryland Community Connection will honor the work of Maryland Community Connection participants and staff with an anniversary celebration. This celebration represents 10 years of achievement and service supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in the community. 

For more information….

Donald Gallimore, Inspiring Others will be featured at the TY Fair. 

Prince George’s County Transitioning Youth Fair

Thursday, April 28, 2011     7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 First Baptist Church of Glenarden 3600 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785

TY Fair flyer

For more information, please contact:

Jan Dethloff (RCPGC’S TY Coordinator)

Phone: 240.898.9381

Fax: 240-898-9315 or 301.429.9257

Email: jdethloff@rcpgc.org

The United States recognizes April as a special opportunity for everyone to educate the public about autism and issues within the autism community.

Please help spread the word about Autism and what we can all do as a community to help educate everyone about Autism.

Stop by Starbucks for “Coffee and Conversation” with Maryland Community Connection’s Executive Director, André Coates.

Flyer Coffee Conversation April 2011

This is an opportunity for attendees to find out about resources and services that MCC offers individuals with developmental disabilities.

Date: April 30, 2011   Time: 8:00-9:00 am    Location: 3450 Donnell Drive   Forestville, Maryland 20747

Read our March 2011 Newsletter!

Click here to read our March 2011 Newsletter

“Together”  is the theme for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2011

Maryland Community Connection and other related organizations celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March 2011, and invite you to consider the true meaning of this year’s theme, “Together.”

Maryland Community Connection would like to remind everyone that, March has been recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Since the establishment of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, much has changed in this country for people with disabilities, and more people than ever seem to aware of the contributions that can be made by people with developmental disabilities. There have been successful public campaigns to end the use of the “r” word, and instead use “intellectual disability” which have resulted in more respect.

But there are still challenges to be faced in achieving inclusion for these individuals in our community. Many budgets are being slashed, and services for people who need support to reach independence in living and working are in jeopardy. March is the month to join us in raising awareness: to volunteer, donate, speak out to elected officials on issues impacting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Talk to your employer about their practices for recruiting and hiring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Make the effort to support businesses that employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

People with developmental disabilities can be friends,  neighbors, co-workers,  volunteers,   teammates, or  classmates. During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, get to know someone with a disability.  You’ll see that everyone has something to offer.  Together we accomplish more.