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The Arc Baltimore to Host Assistive Technology Fair

Fair will enable individuals with disabilities and their families to learn about devices and tools that can ease daily living challenges.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and others will have an opportunity to talk with representatives from some of the biggest names in assistive technology when The Arc Baltimore sponsors its 2016 Assistive Technology Fair.

The Assistive Technology Fair will be held on Wednesday, May 25, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at The Arc Baltimore’s Seton Business Park location, 6151 Metro Drive, in northwest Baltimore.

“The Assistive Technology Fair provides an opportunity to learn about devices and tools that can ease daily living challenges or aid communications and skill building for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” says Stephen Morgan, Executive Director of The Arc Baltimore.

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The Arc Baltimore’s Assistive Technology Fair is open to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members, and professionals in the field. No RSVP is required and light refreshments will be served.

For questions regarding assistive technology vendor registration, contact Daphni Steffin at 410-296-2272, ext. 5206. For general inquiries, contact Mercedes Thompson at 410-296-2272, ext. 5318.

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The Arc Baltimore currently supports more than 6,000 Baltimore City and Baltimore County residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

About The Arc Baltimore

Dedicated to providing advocacy and high quality, life-changing supports since 1949 in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, The Arc Baltimore supports more than 6,000 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. As one of the nation's largest and most respected organizations of its kind, The Arc Baltimore is an indispensable resource, providing employment training and support, day and residential services, family support and education, treatment foster care, respite care, public policy advocacy and information, and referrals. For more information, visit www.thearcbaltimore.org or call 410-296-2272.

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