The Arc Montgomery County

#internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities

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Just hit 200 followers! Happy for each and every one!

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October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM) 💙💛

This month and beyond, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusion, respect, and equal opportunities for all. @ndscongress.bsky.social

#DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth #InclusionMatters #TheArcMontgomeryCounty #DSAM #NDSS

YouTube video by TheArcMontgomery National Disability Employment Awareness Month - NDEAM

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#NDEAM

Happy first day of fall from the children at our inclusive childcare center KFICCC! 🍂🍁

No plans this weekend? Yes you do!

Our child care center has gotten a makeover! Come check it out at our open house! 🏫 Also, there are some PreK spots available! 📞 Call 240.480.6010 or email Doreen.Engel@TheArcMoCo.org for more!

The Arc Montgomery County and CEO Daria Cervantes- honored to be Congressman Raskin's local hero for the week!

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We are so excited to be able to share the news! @TopWorkplaces @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social #TopWorkplaces

#autisticprideday

A group of Deaf Americans who previously forced the White House to provide American Sign Language interpreters during press briefings is asking a federal judge to again intervene after President Donald Trump halted their use in January.

#internationalwatersafetyday. Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death among children, and there's a rising concern about drowning among kids with autism. 50% of children with autism may elope and 71% of the deaths that occur from elopement are due to drowning. autismsocietymd.org/safety/

We were on The Hill today, rallying to protect #Medicaid. Some in the House are eyeing plans to shave billions from the federal budget and some of those cuts could affect Medicaid. To help, visit p2a.co/lRPDZ5C
#ProtectMedicaid
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov for your continued support.

#mentalhealthawarenessmonth

We are getting a head start on #EarthDay! Did you know it's tomorrow? What are you doing for #EarthDay2025? Some from our Employment & Meaningful Day Program took a #naturewalk with Red Wiggler Community Farm. It was a gorgeous day as attendees took a guided walk with an environmental educator 🍃🍂🌳🌎

We were a part of the proclamation of #AutismAcceptanceMonth at the Montgomery County Council. Thank U to Will Jawando @mcgexec.bsky.social and everyone involved.
Eric's ID Law is a new law giving anyone with an invisible disability the option 2 apply for an identifying sticker on driver's licenses

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episodes Will Have ASL Versions on Max THE LAST OF US Season 2 Episodes Will Have ASL Versions

The Last of Us season two's episodes will have ASL versions available for each weekly release on Max to make the show more accessible.

#autismacceptancemonth

Have you checked out @legodiscoverycenters in DC? Love seeing the #representation there! LEGO Discovery Center Washington DC is wheelchair accessible and that includes the 4D cinema. For more information: www.legodiscoverycenter.com/.../accessib...
#lego #legodiscoverycenters

#cerebralpalsyawarenessday #cerebralpalsyawareness

Tomorrow (March 21) is #worlddownsyndromeday #WorldDownSyndromeDay2025 so #rockyoursocks. It's tradition to wear your favorite wild and colorful and/or mismatched socks 🧦🫶