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Mark your Calendar!
The following is a listing of events that may be of interest to members of The Arc of DC, as well as important Arc of DC dates. This is provided for your convenience and is neither meant to be inclusive nor to convey The Arc of DC’s endorsement of the non-Arc of DC events.
Requests for disability-related meetings to be posted to this page must be submitted to Bob Shoe at bshoe@arcdc.net. These requests are reviewed for appropriateness and, if accepted for publication in the calendar, will be automatically posted to The Arc of DC Web site.
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Saturday, May 17 @ 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kids With Special Needs Resource Fair
On-site Intake for the Child Care Subsidy Program
Find out About Services for Children and Young Adults with Special Needs In DC
Child Care * Legal Services * After School Programs * Social Services
Columbia Heights Community Center
1480 Girard St, NW
Washington, DC
(Columbia Heights Metro, Green line, Street parking)
Featuring:
DC Autism Society of America
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
DC Office of Disability Rights
Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities
United Cerebral Palsy of Washington, DC
DC Public Library Adaptive Services
Advocates for Justice in Education
And More!
Cosponsored by: National Children’s Center, Inclusion Research Institute, and Washington Child Development Council
For more information contact contact Parisa Norouzi at (202) 234-9119 or parisa@empowerdc.org
8th Annual TSCog Charity Golf Tournament!
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Saturday, June 7 @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Come see Profoundly Normal, a touching and beautifully executed made-for-TV movie about Ricardo and Donna Thornton, who will speak at the end of the movie marathon.
Profoundly Normal will be followed by a viewing of Beyond Forest Haven, a short documentary about people’s lives in DC following the closing of Forest Haven, the institution in which Ricardo and Donna grew up.
Download the flyer for full information, contacts and directions here.
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Saturday, June 14 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Arc of DC Invites You to a Family Support Meeting!
TOPIC: Transitioning an Individual to Independent Living, featuring Ms. Peggy Ballin (a parent/advocate).
Where:
2nd Floor Conference Room
817 Varnum Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
For more information and to RSVP, contact Arlene Johnson at (202) 636-2959. Space is limited. Refreshments will be served.
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Saturday, June 14 @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
'Get On Board: Take The Bus And Subway'
Topics Covered
Getting around DC
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Asking for directions
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Using DC Metro pass for riders with disabilities
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DC Metro I.D. Forms will be handed out
Aimed at: Teens and adults with developmental disabilities who want to practice speaking up in a supportive group setting -- especially about preferences, challenges and choices.
Directed by: Laura White, Inclusion Research Institute
Hosted by: Lifeline Partnership
Where: First Trinity Lutheran Church at 501 Fourth St NW (corner of 4th St NW & 'E' St NW).
Cost: Free/no charge.
Please Sign Up: Call Laura White at (202) 338-7153, Ext. 210 OR send her an email at: Lwhite@inclusionresearch.org
Public Transportation: Located only 1/2 block from elevator at Judiciary Square on the Red Line.
Door/Elevator: At front of church at 501 Fourth Street NW.
Accessibility: Elevator, vinyl floors, accessible bathrooms.
Questions: Call Laura White at (202) 338-7153, Ext. 210 OR Call Marybeth Fox-Grimm at (301) 467-0798.
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Monday, June 23 @ 8:00 a.m.
8th Annual TSCog Charity Golf Tournament!
The 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, June 23, 2008 at the University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park, MD. Hosted by Takoma Station Community Outreach Group (TSCog), this popular event benefits The Arc of DC programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. This is a popular tournament, so be sure to register early! Complete details and information will be announced soon.
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