THE ARC

CARROLL COUNTY

SPECIAL
POINTS OF
INTEREST:

Pathfinders for
Autism;
Mon.
Dec. 1st
Social
Club;
Thurs.
Nov. 20th
Birdies
with
Britt;
Wed.
mornings
AIM 5K;
April 25th
2015

Autism in Motion
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AIM with US
Happy Fall, Yall! Welcome to
the fourth issue of The Arc
Carroll Countys adult autism
newsletter, Autism in Motion.
Social Club is by far the most
popular event among our
adults with autism here at
The Arc. This is partly due to
the variety of places we have
gone. We are not satisfied
with simply sitting in a room
talking. We are happiest
when were out and about in
the community making ourselves known and doing activities specifically chosen by
the group. This individuality is
how our program works. We
promote as much independence as possible so our clients
have a sense of control. If
they have ideas, we incorporate them. If they have opinions, we take those into account. This is a place and

program where they are listened to. The most incredible moments happen when
you simply take a step back
and watch the magic. Several
weeks ago we were finishing
up with our Mini-Golf Social
at Four Seasons Sports Complex in Hampstead and I noticed people exchanging
phone numbers at the end of
the event. This was completely organic. They realized
how much fun they were having and they decided they did
not want this to just be a
once a month endeavor. They
took matters into their own

hands. They began to call/

text each other and scheduled their own social times.
They lingered after the event
was officially over because
they did not want to say
goodbye. They were enthusiastic at the next outing, Gettysburg, because they knew a
new adventure was on the
horizon and they couldnt
wait to talk about it. This is
what were about here at The
Arc Carroll County. We stay
true to our mission, supporting people in their individual
pursuit of a fulfilling life. And
we stay true to our values of
innovation, integrity, respect,
quality, and care. By staying
attuned to our mission and
values, we fulfill our vision of
cultivating relationships that
enrich our community. We
are so proud of these folks!

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Social Club
On the last Thursday of
every month, adults with
autism participate in a social activity of their choosing. This is an opportunity
for individuals on the spectrum to develop a rapport
with one another and to
strengthen bonds between
the classes in which they
are involved.

Social Club crew at

La Bella Italia in Littlestown, PA.

In October, attendees at
the Social Club went to
Ghostly Images of Gettysburg for two walking Ghost

Tours! We visited one of the

top 7 most haunted places
in America and snapped
many ghostly images. We
concluded the night at La
Bella Italia in Littlestown,
PA for some delicious pizza!

ages, and plastic wear. This

is a NO COST event! We ask
that each individual bring a
properly labeled side dish.
NOTE: This Social Club has
been bumped up a week
due to Thanksgiving!

AND...our next Social Club

is already planned and
booked for Thurs. Nov. 20th
from 6:30-8pm! We will be
having a Thanksgiving Potluck here at The Arc Carroll
County. The Arc will be
providing the turkey, bever-

RSVP by Nov. 13th to Britt

Burr, Assistant Director of
Autism Services, at (410)
848-4124 ext. 139 or email
her at
bburr@arccarroll.com.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Relationships 101

I AM SOOOOOOO

Oftentimes those with autism desire the same social

interactions as everyone
else, but it is the actual
fear of initiating and fear of
an unknown situation that
stops relationship building
in their tracks. Relationships 101 helps ease that
tension and equip individuals with the skills they need
for these everyday occur-

EXCITED FOR
THIS! OH MY
GOSH, I JUST
CANT CONTAIN
MY
EXCITEMENT!

rences. This class gives

each person the capacity
for forming new relationships and the skills to maintain lasting ones. So far our
class has been to Starry
Night Bakery, Camp
Hashawa, Baughers Orchard and Restaurant, and
the Town Mall. Each week
we choose a different social
location and practice the

social skills necessary for

that day at that location. It
has been a phenomenal
experience. At the end of
this week well have a celebration concluding the class
and it will be completely
planned and decorated by
all the participants! For
more questions regarding
this class, contact Britt
Burr, Assistance Director of
Autism Services.

Job Hunters
Need a job? Dont know
how to go about doing
it? Our Job Hunters
class has been just the
place! Weve specifically designed this
class to develop job
skills, job research,
cover letter and resume writing, dressing
for success, and other
informative exercises in
aiding adults on the spectrum in entering the work-

Conner just
received a job
at HomeGoods
in Westminster,
Maryland!

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force. This class does not

end at the 10-week mark.
We continue to work with
you until you are successfully placed into a job past
the 10 weeks! We can do
this if youre ready to commit! Job Hunters will be
offered continuously. We
will begin another session in
February 2015. The Division
of Rehabilitation Services
(DORS) has approved this
for their fee schedule. If

you or someone you know

has DORS funding, check
with them to see if you
qualify! It has been a pleasure working with Conner
and Edgar, our McDaniel
Psychology Intern.
Contact Britt Burr, Assistant
Director of Autism Services,
at bburr@arccarroll.com,
for more information. Dont
pass up this opportunity!

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Autism Education Group

communities. We encourage
everyone who can attend to be
present during the first Monday
evening of the month. It is an
opportunity to feel supported
and informed.

Pathfinders for Autism at

The Arc Carroll County on
Monday, December 1st
from 6:30-8pm.

There is such a high need for

adult autism services within our

Representatives from Pathfinders for Autism will be present at

The Arc Carroll County on Mon.
Dec. 1st from 6:30-8pm. These
representatives will discuss recent changes to autism insurance laws in Maryland and the
implementation process ahead.

Questions, concerns, comments,

suggestions, and accolades will
all be appreciated, answered
and addressed accordingly. This
meeting is FREE! It is important
that you RSVP one week prior to
the meeting date so we have a
head count. To RSVP contact
Britt Burr, Assistant Director of
Autism Services, at (410) 8484124 ext. 139 or email at
bburr@arccarroll.com.

I have never
seen my son
have so much
fun. Im

On the Horizon...
Come and run your hearts out at
our AIM 5K on Saturday morning
on April 25, 2015 at The Arc
Carroll County! We need your
help so we can continue to raise
funds to support our wonderful
growing Adult Autism Program.
Any input on registration, marketing assistance, getting sponsors, designing t-shirts, and/or
promoting your own business at

the event is appreciated! Contact Lindsay Bullock, Autism

Intern, at
lcb66951@marymount.edu if
youd like to get involved in the
planning process.
Are you a coffee drinker? Come
to Birdies with Britt!. Every
Wednesday morning from 8-9am
the Assistant Director of Autism
Services, Britt Burr, will be at

jealous I
wasnt there!

Birdies on 233 East Main Street

in Westminster. This will be a
great opportunity to network
within the community and ask
questions about the autism program in a relaxed environment.
If attendance at these meetings
starts gaining momentum, well
move onward to Brunches with
Britt!.

These are
awesome
ideas!

What do you need?

Our desire is not to be inapproachable professionals. If
Birdies with Britt or the Autism Education Groups simply
arent your thing or the times
do not align with your schedule,
contact us directly. We can
schedule a meeting. The office
door is always open to anyone
wishing to gain further knowledge. Do you have ideas? Do you
have autism resources that

havent been tapped? Call us!

Email us! Make a smoke signal in
the sky! Anything and everything is appreciated.
We let you know what we need,
now let us know what YOU
need!
To schedule a meeting or to
speak to someone directly, contact us at (410) 848-4124 ext.
139 or email Britt Burr,

Assistant Director of
Autism Services, at
bburr@arccarroll.com.
The most important
thing people did for
me was to expose me
to new things.
-Temple Grandin

Relationships 101 class at

Baughers Orchard!

The Arc Carroll County's Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission
To support people in their individual pursuit of a fulfilling life.
Our Vision
We are a leading organization that champions for and supports people with developmental disabilities, while
cultivating relationships that enrich our community.
Our Values
Innovation
Our founders pioneered the opportunities that exist today for people with developmental disabilities. We build on
their courageous tradition of innovation and creativity in the design and delivery of our services.
Integrity
We operate with integrity in all that we do as a service provider, as an employer, and as members of our
community.
Respect
We treat everyone with respect. Dignity, choice, ability, privacy and opinion are fundamental principles of who we
are.
Quality
We embrace the highest standards in all that we do. Quality in service and character drives our actions and
attitudes.
Caring
We act with a genuine spirit of caring. A sincere interest and concern for the complete well-being of all people
define our actions.

The Arc Carroll County

180 Kriders Church Road

Westminster, MD 21158
www.arccarroll.com
Phone: 410.848.4124
Fax: 410.876.5317
E-mail: bburr@arccarroll.com

Achieve with us.

The Arc Carroll County was founded in 1955 by a

small group of parents of children with
developmental disabilities. At that time, these
children were excluded from public education and
there were no structured social, recreational or
educational activities.
This group of parents was committed to forming a
community-based system to provide necessary
services for their children. That first year special
education programs were established in the
basement of the Davis Library on Main Street in
Westminster and in the Mount Airy American Legion.
Since that time, The Arc has advocated for and
worked to provide support to people with
developmental disabilities and their families. Today
The Arc is one of Carroll Countys largest non-profit
organizations serving nearly 700 adults and children
with intellectual and developmental disabilities.