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A ‘Glee-ful’ Convention in Orlando
Excitement is building around The Arc’s National Convention in Orlando, Florida from November 3-6, 2010! Actors Lauren Potter and Robin Trocki from the cast of the hit show Glee will be honored at Convention with The Arc’s Inclusion & Image Award in recognition of their achievements in television for breaking down barriers, increasing awareness and shattering stereotypes.
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Cristy Marchand
The Arc of Maryland |
Cristy Marchand Receives AAIDD ‘Presidential Award’
The Arc of Maryland’s Executive Director Cristy Marchand was honored with the prestigious American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) ‘Presidential Award’ for her dynamic leadership in advocating for people with I/DD and their families. She received the award at AAIDD’s annual convention in Providence, RI in mid-June.
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New York State Capitol in Albany |
NY State Agency Grapples with ‘the R-word’
A proposal by New York’s Governor David A. Paterson to change the office’s name to the “Developmental Disabilities Services Office” that passed the State Senate was pulled before reaching the Assembly floor. It was the second time in a year, and this move was a surprise given the activism against the term (mental retardation) in the state.
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