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Arc of Frederick County outlines services and warns of state funding cuts
Summary
Lisa Martinez, a support coordinator at the Arc of Frederick County, told the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee on Feb. 24 that the Arc provides a range of services for people with developmental disabilities, from residential supports and employment services to day programs, sibling groups and future-planning assistance.
Lisa Martinez, a support coordinator at the Arc of Frederick County, told the Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee on Feb. 24 that the Arc provides a range of services for people with developmental disabilities, from residential supports and employment services to day programs, sibling groups and future-planning assistance.
"Everything we've talked about today, there is something on our website about that," Martinez said, noting the Arc also provides a "letter of intent" families can use to explain daily routines and preferences to substitute caregivers.
Nut graf: The Arc emphasized both direct services and community connections. Presenters described Market Street, a culinary training program where participants gain paid on-site…
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