Employers Honored

AdvocateHoLiDAy 2011

For people with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities

The Arc Baltimore had the distinct pleasure of payingtribute to its employers of

Distinction, partners of Distinctionand the outstanding Supportedemployee of the Year at an octoberreception.

Baltimore County executive KevinKamenetz was the keynote speaker.The Arc’s executive director StephenH. Morgan and board presidentJames A. List presented the awardswith John Dinkel, president andpublisher of the Baltimore BusinessJournal.

THe emPLoyer of DisTincTionaward honors companies that setan example for the business community by providing a supportive work environment thatallows individuals with intellectualand developmental disabilities toachieve and contribute to the company’s success. Congratulationsto this year’s winners!

ConTinueD on pAGe 2

GIANT FOOD #322

For more than five years, Linda Harperhas worked at Giant Food on ReisterstownRoad, where she refills cleaning supplies,bags groceries and cleans the front of the

store. Giant provides an ideal amount of feedbackto Linda and her job coach, and great relation-ships based upon mutual respect have developedbetween Linda and her coworkers. Manager BradDipietro hears frequent compliments about thestore’s cleanliness; he attributes that to Linda’shard work as a member of the Giant Food team.

“I wish everyonehad a work ethiclike Linda.”

Brad DiPietro Store Manager

KEEP IN TOUCH!The Arc Baltimore is quite tech-savvy, so it’s a breeze to stay up-to-date with us via socialmedia and our recently revamped website, www.thearcbaltimore.org.

Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thearcofbaltimoreRead our Twitter posts: www.twitter.com/thearcbaltimoreView our pictures on Flickr @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/TheArcBaltimoreCheck out our videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ArcBaltimore 

Employers Honored

2 www.thearcbaltimore.org

ConTinueD FRoM pAGe 1

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER

Last year, the university of Maryland Medical Center began hosting aproject SeARCH program, the second on the university’s campus.Throughout the school year, seven Baltimore City public school seniors with disabilities interned at the receiving dock, in the

mailroom and cafeteria as well as with linen services, patient transportationand biomedical equipment. By the end of the year, all students had acquiredmarketable skills and a new sense of self- esteem. Since graduation, four students have been hired by the hospital.

“The University of MarylandMedical Center is proud to provide education, trainingand employment opportunitiesto young adults with disabilities.”

Jeffrey A. rivest,President and CEO

noTe: Special thanks to our sponsors: The Law offices of James A. List, LLc, scientific Plant services and Wise consulting

THe ouTsTAnDinG suPPorTeD emPLoyee of THe yeAr award honors the person supported by The Arc whose job performance has improved significantly in the past year.The improvement may be demonstrated by increased productivity, acquisition of new skillsand improved work habits.

emPLoyer of DisTincTion

“Anthony adapted quickly to the challenging environment and has become a cornerstone asset.”

michael o’Donnoghue,Manager, Research Resources

“Anthony is one of the hardest workingand most reliable people on my team.”

suzy nance,Research Facility Supervisor

This year’s winner is Tony Generette, whobegan working at the university of MarylandSchool of Medicine in March 2008 as a memberof the comparative medicine research staff. on

previous jobs, Tony learned how to organize and prioritize, so he is easily handling the demands and responsibilities of this position. Ambitious, friendly andindependent, Tony has found the right balance betweenmaking his own way in the world and asking for helpwhen needed. He is very well-liked and serves as a rolemodel to those who hope to live and work independently in the community.

Melissa Robinson Frederick Walker

Deanna SuggsDominick Marshall

www.thearcbaltimore.org 3

THe PArTner of DisTincTionaward honors companies who provide supportive opportunitiesfor employees with intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities throughcontracts with The Arc Baltimore.This year’s winners are:

ACE UNIFORM SERVICES

over nearly two decades, Ace uniformServices has given hundreds of Arcsupported employees opportunitiesto work. in fact, the company was

one of the first to open its doors to Arc supportedenclaves/work crews. every day, Arc workers sortthousands of shop rags and mop heads; recentlythey began organizing and hanging shirts. The inclusion of Arc crews has enabled Acestaff to have time for advanced training. Arc workers are consideredvaluable employees and vital teammembers at Ace.

“The Arc crew’s positive attitude is inspiring to all Ace Uniform employees.”

scott finkelstein, President

WJZ

For the past 18 years, energetic Arc landscape crews have worked up anddown TV Hill to keep WJZ’s studio groundsand TV tower in pristine condition.

Arc workers are honored to work at WJZand enjoy interacting with staff, especially the on-air personalities.WJZ employees treat crew memberswith respect and recognize their contribution to the station’s success.

“We love having Arc workers at WJZ, andwe thank them for their efforts!”

Jay newman, Vice President / General Manager

STRATFORD GREEN / SHERWOOD GARDENS

Workers from The Arc Baltimore haveplanted over two million tulipsduring the last 30 years at Sherwood Gardens, a local

treasure that has been featured in national Geographic. each fall, Arc crews spend severalweeks—often in cold and damp weather— tilling, digging and planting 70,000bulbs by hand. The Guilford community trusts the Arc crews tocreate a breathtaking backdrop forguests from around the world whojourney each spring to see the gardens ablaze with blooming tulips.

“They are consistently efficient, courteousand reliable. I hope to be so lucky as to maintainthis relationship for many more years.”

Dr. Bruce Barnett, Chairperson

7ELEVEN

Crystal Wagner’s sunny disposition and outgoing personality have brightened theshopping experience at the

7eleven on Honeygo Boulevard since shefirst inquired about a job there four yearsago. Manager Linda Haddaway’s patiencewith Crystal’s initial training contributed significantly to Crystal’s success. Like herco-workers, Crystal looks forward to getting the birthday cake her managermakes for each employee. everyone appreciates Crystal’s initiative and workethic; they consider her a valued team member.

“Crystal’s smile and attitude contribute tothe warm family atmosphere at7Eleven.”

Linda Haddaway,Store Manager

emPLoyer of DisTincTion

Sell-Out Crowd Gives Art in the Round Rave Reviews

4 www.thearcbaltimore.org

nearly 400 people attended a verymemorable 10th annual Art in theRound, featuring an exhibit and silentauction of art created by people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities. Theevent netted $20,000 for our Artists’ Fund, whichcovers the costs of art classes and supplies, andother Arc programs.

one of the evening’s highlights was a flash mob of20 people—staff, board members, supported individuals, family and friends—that wowed thecrowd with its rendition of Jackie Wilson’s “(YourLove Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher.”

WMAR news anchor Jamie costello returned asthe high-energy emcee and auctioneer, doing anexcellent job of raising bids.

Karen Polunas’ “Harbor”(right) was chosen for nextyear’s promotional poster.Jamie Costello and lastyear’s poster winner, James Baylor, presented Karenwith a $100 check. Jamesreceived a framed copy ofhis poster as a thank you forallowing us to use his artwork this year.

Amanda smithson won the “people’s ChoiceAward.” Before the event, her creation, “DarkFairy,” received the most votes from our Facebookfriends who “liked,” i.e. voted for, their favorite ofsix pieces. �

Want to see the flash mob? scan thisQr code with your smart phone. you can find more event photos atwww.thearcbaltimore.org.

please send me ______ (fill in number) packs of greeting cards at

$16.00 each. My check for $ _______ is enclosed.

name _______________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________

City _________________________ State_____ Zip Code _____________

Telephone number ____________________________________________

Take Note of This! Five popular images from past Art in the Roundposters are now available in greeting card sets. Eachcard has artwork on the front and a biography of theartist on back. The greeting cards, which make greatgifts, are available for $16.00. Each set includes twoof each design and, of course, envelopes. To orderyours, call Ammie Ducker at 410-296-2272, order online at www.thearcbaltimore.org or complete theform at right.

A big round of applause goes to our sponsors:

Painters’ Sponsors

Daniel Parks and Jamie Costello

Happy faces abounded at the event, which featured a flash mob.

Please mail your form to:The Arc BaltimoreAttn: Ammie Ducker7215 York RoadBaltimore, MD 21212

Pat Rosner and Gregory Bannister

Blades & Rosenfeld, P.A.Hodes, Pessin & Katz, P.A.

HMS Insurance Associate, Inc.CareFirst

Scientific Plant ServicesOber Kaler

Wise ConsultingWells Fargo

Patron Sponsors

Chason, Rosner, Leary & Marshall, LLCChesapeake Business SolutionsFriendship Creative Printers, Inc.

Kelly & Associates Insurance Group

Maryland State Arts CouncilProfessional Press

SC&H Group

www.thearcbaltimore.org 5

Medicaid Cuts Feared

Letters like this one were delivered to Maryland’s congressional delegation:

Update on the Alcohol Tax

earlier this year, the Governor signedthe alcohol tax increase after a three-year legislative battle. it was a bannerday for people on the Developmental

Disabilities Administration (DDA) Waiting Listas well as for historically underfunded agencies. As of october 12, 87 people hadbeen placed in services, and 67 others are incrisis resolution. out of the $15 million thatwas allocated from alcohol tax revenue, theDDA has spent just over $4.39 million to place individuals from the Waiting List in services,leaving close to $11 million available for the remainder of this fiscal year. �

As this issue of the Advocate went to press, the congressional “Super Committee” failed to meet itsdeadline for making recommendations regarding cuts tofederal programs, including Medicaid. Nonetheless, Arcadvocates remain on guard as the country’s deficit crisis continues to threaten Medicaid, the funding lifeline for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and service providers.

Medicaid provides approximately 75% of funding for services, including supported employment, respite, supported community living,

transportation and daily living supports. it is thefoundation upon which all of The Arc Baltimore programs are built and, without it, each and everyperson served would be at risk.

Additionally, Medicaid is the primary health insurance for people with i/DD, so any reduction infunding would be devastating to them and theirfamilies. Medicaid provides vitallyneeded assistance with prescription drugs, dental services,physical therapy, speech therapy,prosthetic devices, wheelchairsand other health services.

it is not safe to assume that Medicaid funding is protected. That’s why advocatesfrom Arcs around the state met with most of the Maryland congressional delegation in Washington,DC last month.

The Arc Baltimore group included self-advocatesMelvin McClean and Dennis Johnson, parents DanSchmitt and Jennifer Bishop and staff members SteveMorgan, Kathleen Durkin and Hilary Christian. Theydelivered letters from scores of family members andself-advocates and spoke with staff at the offices ofRepresentatives John Sarbanes, C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger and elijah Cummings as well as Senators Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin Cardin. inaddition, they dropped off information packets at theoffices of Representatives Andy Harris and RoscoeBartlett, with whom they still hope to meet.

The advocates’ message was simple: Medicaid is ourlifeline. They asked that the budget not be balancedon spending cuts alone, that deep cuts in Medicaidnot be tolerated, that Medicaid and other low-incomeprograms be exempt from automatic enforcementprovisions and that deficit reduction be fair and balanced. �

Stay tuned for Arc alerts on Medicaid and related issues.

Advocatestraveled toWashington,DC in November.

Dear Representative Chris Van Hollen:

I am writing on behalf of my son, Robert S. Marshall Jr.,who is in The Arc and has been with it since they wereknown as BARC.

I understand there is thought of cutting Medicaid fundingfor these men, women and children who depend on thisorganization to be productive citizens… My son is severely handicapped at age 44 and also has cerebralpalsy. My son also needs 24/7 attention. The Arc Baltimore has been a Godsend for my son and our family.We could never give Robert the attention and structure tomeet his challenges. I myself am a Vietnam veteran withParkinson’s disease and ischemic heart disease and it is astruggle to take care of myself most days.

Please don’t cut Medicaid funding for individuals withhandicaps such as my son’s. Arc desperately needs theassistance. Do not impose block grants. Do not imposespending caps. Medicaid is our lifeline. Don’t cut our lifeline.

Sincerely, and with great respect and hope,

Mr. Robert S. Marshall, Sr.

Acme Paper & Supply CompanyMrs. Ida AlcareseMr. Dave AlexanderMr. and Mrs. Albert A. AnuszewskiAustin Pharmacy & Medical SuppliesMr. Daniel BairdMs. Japonica BarnesMrs. Dorothy BarrMr. and Mrs. Norbert BartoszMs. Kelly BellMs. Theresa BellBlades & Rosenfeld, P. A.Ms. Bonnie BrittinghamMr. Walter F. BrooksMrs. Elizabeth BryantMs. Amy BullingerMs. Jean CalambroCanton Cold Stone /

Shar is Good Ice Cream LLCCareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldChason, Rosner, Leary & Marshall, LLCClassic Food Service, Inc.Ms. Maureen ConnorsMrs. Beverly CooperMr. and Mrs. Ronald CreamerMs. Mary Ellen CrowleyMs. Beth CushingMr. and Mrs. Robert L. DavisonMr. Donald L. DeVriesMr. Salvatore DipaolaMr. and Mrs. Kenneth DuckerMs. Ammie DuckerMr. Christian EhrhardtMrs. Rita E. FeherMr. and Mrs. Jonathan K. FerrellFour Star CompanyMs. Shirley GarrettMr. William Gaudreau

George R. Ruhl & Son, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Joshua GervaisBaroness Ghislaine D. GodenneSister Vincentia GoebMr. and Mrs. Charles HandleyMs. Karyn HarveyMrs. Elizabeth HennMr. and Mrs. John HolmanMr. and Mrs. Edward HoughDr. Homer C. HouseMr. and Mrs. John J. HudakMr. and Mrs. Earle P. HurleyHua JiangMr. and Mrs. Robert KalskiMr. Jerome G. KatzMr. William KelleherMr. and Mrs. Gilbert KennedyMr. Robert S. KillebrewMs. Susan KillianMr. Chris KnoerleinMs. Ande KolpMs. Allison KurtzLeonard Paper CompanyMs. Loretta LetkeMr. and Mrs. Chris LevesqueDr. and Mrs. Philip LevinsonMs. Robin LewisMr. Theodore J. LingelbachMs. Marian LipinskiMr. and Mrs. James A. ListMr. Neil MacDonaldMs. Ruth P. MartinMr. and Mrs. Edwin H. MatthaiDr. and Mrs. Richard F. MayerMs. Lisa MazzaferroMs. Isabel C. McCulloughMs. Kate McGuireMs. A. Elizabeth McQuay

Mr. Daniel J. MellinMr. and Mrs. Harry MerrikenMs. Lori MillerMitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Anthony MoagMr. and Mrs. George MojzisekMr. Martin MorganMr. and Mrs. Robert MorganMr. Stephen H. MorganMs. Mindy MorrellMs. Ruth MosesMs. Margaret MutungiMr. Edmond B. Nolley, Jr.Ober/KalerDr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. PakulaMrs. Jean K. ParksMs. Teresa PazderskyMr. James M. PontierMr. and Mrs. Robert PriceMr. and Mrs. Henry RechesMs. Sharon A. ReuwerMr. Jeffrey ReverMs. Jacqueline RobertsMr. and Mrs. Dan RosnerMr. and Mrs. Jordan RussellMs. Mary RyanMs. Jill ScheiblerMrs. Helen SchneidermanMrs. Mary ScottMs. Audrey ScruggsMr. Thomas J. ShearinMr. and Mrs. Dewey ShifflettSpears/Votta & Associates, Inc.Mr. Jack StakemMs. Mary SteinCapt. and Mrs. Gerald F. L. SuttonMr. Thomas SweeneyMr. and Mrs. Gary Thomas

Thank You, Renewing Members!August 1 to October 31, 2011

6

Towson Elks Lodge #469Mr. Johnny TsangMs. Margaret M. UlleMrs. Tina ViandsMr. and Mrs. Michael E. WagnerMs. Rita WagnerMr. and Mrs. William WalkerMr. and Mrs. Brian WallaceMr. and Mrs. Joseph WardWells Fargo Bank, N.A.Mr. Alvin WilsonMr. Tesfa Yohannes

Welcome, New Members and Contributors!August 1 to October 31, 2011

Mr. Gary AlcareseMs. Kristen AndersMs. Carol BergMs. Debra BlankenshipMr. and Mrs. Donald BurnettMs. Maura BurnettMr. and Mrs. Thomas CarskiMr. Wim CassardMr. and Mrs. Scott CherryMr. and Mrs. Richard DempsterMs. Angela DockeryMr. Stephen DuklewskiMs. Kelly ErdmanMr. and Mrs. Gerry FarrellMs. Toni GardnerMs. Joy HareMs. Carol HoffmanMs. Beverly I. LandisMr. Andrew LaymanMr. Matthew LaymanMs. Amy Beth Leasure

Ms. Shannon MarriottMr. Michael McGowenMs. Patricia McWilliamsMs. Susan MillardMs. Lucy MohlerMs. Diane MoniuszkoMr. and Mrs. Dennis NarangoRavens Roost #120Ms. Beatrice SaundersMr. Jan SaurbaughMr. and Mrs. George SchippereitMs. Marianne SchippereitMs. Merrie SchippereitMr. and Mrs. Charles SerioMs. Megan SevidalMs. Adelia W. SmithMr. Michael TylerMs. Sharon WagnerMs. Catherine R. WheelerMs. Susan WrightMs. Lisa Young

www.thearcbaltimore.org

Gifts in Memory of:

Ms. Betty Jo AyresMs. Erica D. BurnettMs. Emmaline JankowskiMr. Robert F. SchottMr. Joseph John Serio

Gifts in Honor of:

Ms. Loretta LetkeMr. & Mrs. John H. Macsherry, Sr.Ms. Dawn Sutton

The Arc Partners with Maryland Institute College of Art

Ten individuals fromfour Arc Baltimore employment centers are

travelling the world, thanks toan art class at the Marylandinstitute College of Art(MiCA). entitled “The placesWe’ll Go,” the class is part ofMiCA’s Community Arts partnership (CAp).

Agnès Moon is director ofCAp, which has been in existence for a decade. Shesays the program promotescommunity involvement andallows 70 students each semester to gain college credit for volunteering. Moon explains, “CAp enables students to make art with populationsthey wouldn’t normally have an opportunity to work with: seniors, people with disabilities, Baltimore City School studentsand children in after-school programs.”

Through CAp, MiCA student Rachel parks worked with The Arcat Baltimore Clayworks last semester. The experience was someaningful, she says, that she “wanted to start an art class atMiCA for people with special needs to help them know theyare important and valued.”

parks applied for—and got—a France-Merrick Foundation fellowship to make her dream a reality. She called DebbieStaigerwald, The Arc’s director of volunteers, who jumped atthe chance to have supported individuals attend Rachel’s classat MiCA.

So far, students have “visited” Asia, Mexico and egypt. The firstweek, they made a “passport” that included the places theywanted to visit and the items they wanted to take with them ontheir journeys.

each session features two art projects. For “Yallah! egypt,” students warmed up by listening to egyptian music while they

drew on craft paper. parkshared a slide show aboutmummy cases, or sarcophagi.Then each student made amummy case. everyone drewor wrote something personalto put in a plastic take-outbox, then covered their box inpaper mache. When the caseswere dry, the students decorated them with patternsand images inspired by ancient sarcophagi.

During the second activity, students learned a print -making technique. using 26potato stamps, each with a

different hieroglyphic, they stamped the translation of theirname onto construction paper.

At the conclusion of every “trip,” students make stickers fortheir passport. Typically, the stickers reflect something theartists learned about the country they visited.

“i really want the students to put themselves into the culture ofour various travels,” park says. “i am so happy to see theirsmiles when they show me what they created.

“They talk to me about how their artwork was influenced bywhat happened to them that week. i like that they get excitedabout learning.”

park is working towards her Masters of Arts in Teaching degree.post-degree, it is possible she will continue working with people who have special needs.

As for the artists, Debbie Staigerwald says they love the classes.She hopes to maintain The Arc’s partnership with MiCA. �

In addition to Rachel Parks, three student teachers helped with“The Places We’ll Go”: Taylor Boren, Natalie Drutz and JessieLeete. We thank all four of these committed and talented MICAstudents.

MICA student teachers and budding Arc artists.

Kathryn “Kate” fialkowski is the new executive director of The Arc Maryland, the state’s largest grassroots advocacy organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Kate has more than 15 years of experience as a sibling advocate.She honed her advocacy skills under the tutelage of her parents,who were pioneers in advancing the right to education, deinstitutionalization and access to community living andmeaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities. Her family’s foundation awards scholarships “to assist young leaders in furthering their growth and commitment to the field of disability—personally, academicallyor professionally.”

Steve pyles, The Arc Maryland president, remarked: “in her newrole, Kate will continue her familylegacy in the disabilities movement,bringing her passion and energeticleadership to our organization. Theentire board and staff look forward toworking with Kate as she enhances

7www.thearcbaltimore.org

and expands The Arc Maryland’s advocacy for and with peoplewho have intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

Kate completed a Joseph p. Kennedy Jr. public policy Fellowshipat the united States Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities in Washington, D.C.in 2010. Her prior experience includes independent manage mentconsulting to support strategic change initiatives. She also heldsenior management positions at various financial institutions andhigh tech corporations.

in the volunteer realm, Fialkowski is vice chair of the Sibling Leadership network (SLn), an ad hoc member of the marketing

committee for the Council on Qualityand Leadership (CQL), a speaker andpresenter on disabilities and a memberof the American Association on intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAiDD).

Fialkowski holds a BA degree in technical communications from Bowling Green State university of ohio.She was a Massachusetts institute ofTechnology executive in residence. �

Meet The Arc Maryland’s New Executive Director

Sponsored by

Family and Children’s Services

Adds Power!Stephen H. Morgan, executive director, welcomes nellie Power, LCSW-C as assistantexecutive director of Family and Children Services. 

Most recently, power was program director ofthe Baltimore Child and Adolescent ResponseSystem (B-CARS), a program of Catholic Charities of Baltimore. B-CARS provides an arrayof short-term community-based services forfamilies and children experiencing psychiatriccrises. it also supports children whose fostercare placements are in jeopardy. 

previously, she was assistant director of community resources at Catholic Charities andeven worked briefly for The Arc Baltimore.

power brings a range of experience and astrong commitment to families and children toher new position. �

Kudos!campbell Hook and his next door neighbor don’t have much regular contact,but that didn’t stop him from saving her liferecently. He noticed the neighbor sitting onher porch, shaking and confused. Campbelltook charge and called 911. He even visitedher at Good Samaritan Hospital a few dayslater. “i try to love everybody even if theydon’t love me, he says.” When he’s notbeing neighborly, Campbell works twojobs: one at Little Caesar’s pizza and the other at Travelers Centers ofAmerica. He’s also a computer technician on the side.

road trip! The first weekend innovember, Gerry Hayden andhouse manager shayna Barnesdrove up to poughkeepsie, nY tovisit Gerry’s brother, Ben. “Gerrytalks about Ben all the time butrarely gets to see him,” Shaynasays. “i love my guys [she manages two Arc houses] and ido whatever i can for them. i decided it would be great toarrange a visit to see Ben. Gerry

was so excited.” Shayna is a shining example of staff going above and beyond their job description to help the people they support maintainfamily relationships.

mary macsherry will always remember community living assistantmarian mulbah-Poquee. on october 24, Mary began choking on ahot dog and Marian raced toher side to perform the Heimlich maneuver. The hotdogwas dislodged and Mary’s lifewas saved. Talk about keepingone’s cool in a stressful situation! Marian has used theHeimlich maneuver two othertimes in her career, so Mary hada pro! Well done, Marian! �

David moreno, The Arc of Frederick County, and Kate fialkowski

non-profit org.u.S. postage

PAiDBaltimore, MD

permit no. 2511

The Arc Baltimore’s services are provided without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national

origin, medical condition or disability.

7215 York RoadBaltimore, MD 21212reTurn service reQuesTeD

Advocate is published by The Arc Baltimore, inc.7215 York RoadBaltimore, MD 21212410-296-2272www.thearcbaltimore.org

Feedback Line: Dial option #8 or ask the operator for assistance

Maryland Relay800-735-2258410-583-0060 (voice)

James A. List, PresidentStephen H. Morgan, Executive DirectorKate McGuire, Chief Advancement OfficerChristopher Knoerlein, Editor/Director of Communications & GrantsSteam Communications, Writing and Graphic Design

AdvocateGive a Gift thatWarms Hearts

Scan this QR code with your smartphone to go directly to the donationpage on The Arc’s website.This winter, please support The Arc Baltimore with a contribution that honorsa friend or relative. Your gift makes them a member, sustains services we provide topeople with developmental disabilitiesand enhances our advocacy efforts in Annapolis and Washington. Honorees willreceive a card recognizing the gift made intheir name. please send a check to The ArcBaltimore/Advancement office/7215 York Road/Baltimore, MD 21212. if you prefer, donate online at www.thearcbaltimore.org. Thank you! �

In MemoriamThe Arc notes the passing of two outstanding directorsemeriti, Margaret “Nan” Ulle and Rhoda Levin. We aregrateful for the contributions of both of these exceptionaladvocates.

nan ulle was an active volunteer in the field of developmental disabilities. Sheserved as president of The Arc Baltimore from 1961-63 and as president of TheArc Maryland from 1963-65. From 1963-67, she served on the board of The Arcunited States, after which she served as vice president of the northeast region ofThe Arc.

in 1970, president Richard M. nixon appointed Mrs. ulle to the White House TaskForce on Mental Health and Mental Retardation. The following year, presidentnixon appointed her to the president’s Committee on Mental Retardation. Shewas reappointed by president Gerald Ford and served until 1976.

rhoda Levin served on the board for nearly twenty years from the mid-1980’suntil the early 2000’s. Rhoda was a dedicated advocate and served loyally on theboard’s quality assurance and human rights committees. �

Nan Ulle and Caspar Weinberger