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Did You Know?

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and to mark the occasion, The Arc is inviting everyone with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make plans to go out somewhere in public on Saturday, March 29 to break down social barriers, dispel myths and raise awareness.

Please share this message and encourage those you know with I/DD, their colleagues, friends and families to make plans to hit the movies, the park, a local shopping center or restaurant for a day out and maybe spark some conversation in the process. Beginning March 1, we will have a landing page on thearc.org with more information and launch an email and social media campaign to encourage folks to join in. Plus, we have a couple of guest bloggers lined up for March to share their personal experiences on the topic of social barriers on The Arc’s blog (blog.thearc.org). Spread the word using the hashtag #DDAware on social media during the month of March. And, follow us online at facebook.com/thearcus or twitter.com/thearcus where we will be sharing photos and stories from everyone’s March 29 activities.

 

Amy's Book Corner

Asperger’s on The Job
By Rudy Simone

I would recommend this book to employers, educators, parents, and others who are interested in learning more about employment for individuals with ASD. It is easy to read, simple, and full of information for employers wanting to hire individuals with an ASD. I like that it contains sections for employees, employers, and quotes from individuals on the spectrum. It is well-written and very useful.
 

The Arc is Seeking Self-Advocate Entrepeneurs

Are you an individual with autism or other developmental disabilities who has a small business enterprise? The Arc is looking for self-advocate entrepreneurs to promote their business enterprises at our National Convention in New Orleans September 30-October 2, 2014. Spots are available in Entrepreneur Alley, a part of The Marketplace exhibition space at the Convention where self-advocates can showcase their businesses to the more than 600 people we are expecting to attend. Contact Sarah Kennedy via email or at 202-534-3720 for more information or to sign up today.
 

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Autism NOW has surpassed 15,000 likes on Facebook! Have you connected with us lately? There are several ways to do so. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, view our videos on YouTube, and learn more about us through the website.
 

HealthMeet Webinars

Healthcare Related Issues for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
Register now

For a complete schedule of all upcoming events, please visit the HealthMeet® Events page.
 

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Comcast NBCUniversal & The Arc Launch Multi-Million Dollar National Partnership to Enhance Technology Access and Education for People with Disabilities Tuesday, February 25, 2014 9:50:51 AM

The Arc Reacts to Department of Justice’s Inspector General Beginning Investigation into Storefront Sting Operations Involving People with Disabilities Saturday, February 22, 2014 3:35:29 PM

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