The Arc of Carroll County supports the efforts of people with cognitive and related developmental disabilities to define and realize their
goals in life.
goals in life.
Teacher Resources
The Arc of Carroll County provides educational outreach services to local schools in many areas such as disability awareness, community based outings and community resources. Over the years The Arc has been successful in providing outreach services to local high schools by utilizing The Arc’s instructors as a resource for educating students on career exploration and self-determination.
The Arc of Carroll County is currently subcontracted to teach the subject matter of Career Exploration through the Carroll County Public Schools Transition Connections Program. This program is designed for students 18-21 who can participate in work based learning opportunities.
Helpful resource links for teachers:
Maryland Transition
www.mdtransition.orgMaryland State Department of Education
www.marylandpublicschools.orgLearning Disabilities Resources
www.ldresources.comService Coordination
www.servicecoordinationinc.orgDevelopmental Disabilities Administration
www.ddamaryland.orgMSDE, Division of Rehabilitation Services
www.dors.state.md.usThe Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF)
www.CARF.orgThe Arc of Maryland, Inc
www.thearcmd.orgAdministration for Children & Families, The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid.index.htmlThe Arc of the United States
www.thearc.orgMaryland Developmental Disabilities Council
www.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/
mdmanual/26excom/html/12dis.htmlMSDE/Div of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
http://dors.state.md.usMD Developmental Disabilities Administration
www.ddamaryland.orgMD Dept of Health and Hygiene (DHMF)
www.dhmh.state.md.usMD Department of Disabilities, MD Technology Assistance Program
www.mdtap.orgCarroll Area Transit System (CATS)
www.carrolltransit.orgMaryland Relay
www.mdrelay.org
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