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Network News The Official Newsletter for Abilities Network Volume 3 Issue 4 • Fall /Winter 2010

Inside This IssueWalkabout Abilities 2010 1-3 2010 Annual Fund 3Employer Spotlight 3 EFCR Partners with Morgan State University 4 Get Seizure Smart Quiz 4The Ketogenic Diet: A Parent’s Experience 5 Birthday Cakes for Children with Epilepsy 5Healthy Families Group Goes to Storyville 6“Literacy Begins in the Heart” Early Childhood Conference 6 Abilities Network Introduces Online Training and Education Services 6Who We Are 7 Grants Update 7 Board of Directors Listing 7 Speaker Series & Discussion Groups 8

Crowds Came Out to Walkabout Abilities Network!

O n Sunday, September 19, 2010, walkers of all ages came out to support Abilities Network at the 4th Annual Walkabout Abilities event. Over 300 walkers,

numerous vendors and volunteers came out to support the event at Goucher College.

Walkabout Abilities, Abilities Network’s annual special event, creates awareness and raises funds to support Abilities Network’s programs. These programs provide important services for individuals living with disabilities in Maryland.

Through corporate sponsorships, donations, and in-kind donations, this year’s Walkabout Abilities raised over $60,000!

“Our goal for the Walkabout Abilities event is not only to raise important funds, but to create awareness in the community of Abilities Network, the services we provide, and the individuals whose lives are impacted from these services,” said Lee Ann Kingham, Executive Director of Abilities Network.

There were 37 teams registered to walk this year. Corporate teams came out to support their company’s sponsorship of the event, and staff teams were formed to support their place of employment. Mostly teams were formed by families and friends of individuals supported by Abilities Network’s various programs. In addition, we welcomed families and friends of those who may have a future need for services.

“For the past 5 years, family and friends have supported my efforts to raise awareness and funds for autism research and services. This year, we gladly

supported Abilities Network, since its’ mission is more appropriate with the needs of our son,” said Trish Kane, Walkabout Abilities Committee Member and Abilities Network Board Member. “Over 40 family and friends walked with our team, My Buddy, and we truly enjoyed the beautiful, easily-accessible location and the well-planned activities.”

Corporate Sponsorships are an integral part of the financial success of Walkabout Abilities each year. This year 41 corporate sponsors donated a total of $42,000!

“Richard J. Princinsky & Associates is pleased to support the Walkabout Abilities event each year” said Chris Wilson, an employee of the company. “We support this organization because they are the premier service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities. They are unique in that they customize their services for their consumers to meet each individual’s needs.”

Paul Trinkoff served as Chair of the event for the 3rd year in a row. “We value our important relationships we have with our corporate sponsors, team captains, participants, and individual donors. Without these people, Walkabout Abilities would not be the successful event that it is.”

Thank you to all of our supporters who donated, participated, and spread the word to make the 4th Annual Walkabout Abilities a success!

Top Team, My Buddy, poses as a group after being recognized for the team that raised the

most money this year.

Paul Trinkoff, Walkabout Abilities Chair, and Lee Kingham, Executive Director, participate

in the ribbon cutting.

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We would like to acknowledge our Top Fundraisers for

the 2010 Walkabout Abilities event:

Top Teams: 1. My Buddy 2. Autism Amblers 3. Shake Rattle & Roll

Top Individual Fundraisers: 1. Haley Pruitt 2. Paul Trinkoff 3. Susan McDonough

Diane and Mariane Markakais walked in support of Abilities Network’s Community & Employment Partners program.

Diane and Mariane Markakais walked in support of Abilities Network’s Community & Employment

Tim Dunn poses with Pepsi Beverages Company

staff, who donated Aquafina, a moon bounce, a

football toss, and a tasting of Pepsi Max.

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2010 Walkabout Abilities SponsorsGold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Print Sponsor

Bronze SponsorsMcCormick & Company, D-S Pipe & Supply Co., Inc., Next Day Medical,

Miles & Stockbridge Foundation, Inc., Johns Hopkins Medicine, Chesapeake Orthopedics, First Call Office Products,

Lexington National Insurance Company, Paul and Alison Trinkoff, The McBride Family

Friend SponsorsBarrett Insurance Group, Bob Hohman, The Paulson Family,

Bruce Grau and Associates, Play Keepers, The Ready Family, The Dunn Family, Pepsi Beverages Company, IWIF, St. John Properties, United Healthcare, TMDG, LLC, McDonough Mechanical Services, Inc.,

Donley Construction, LLC., RSM McGladrey,

Companion Sponsors1st Mariner Bank, PECARN, George R. Ruhl & Son, Inc., Bollinger Energy

Corporation, Bond Business Products, Clinton Electric, Howard County General Hospital, The Schauman Family

Towson University’s Allure Dance Troupe

warmed up the crowd before the walk.

Towson University’s Allure Dance Troupe

Towson University’s Student Chapter of the National Art Association sponsored an “Art Activity” area

where children created different crafts.warmed up the crowd before the walk.

where children created different crafts.where children created different crafts.

Trent Stroup, Abilities Network Board Member, crosses the finish line with his family.

warmed up the crowd before the walk.

Trent Stroup, Abilities Network Board Member, Trent Stroup, Abilities Network Board Member, crosses the finish line with his family.George Failla, Deputy Secretary

of the Maryland Department of

Disabilities, greeted the crowd.

where children created different crafts.where children created different crafts.

The United Healthcare Team, who was also a corporate sponsor for the event, crosses the finish line.

Towson University’s Student Chapter of the National Art Association sponsored an “Art Activity” area

The Margolis family poses for a group picture. Hannah Margolis makes bracelets and sells them

to raise money for Abilities Network.

The Margolis family poses for a group picture. Hannah Margolis makes bracelets and sells them

Hannah Margolis makes bracelets and sells them to raise money for Abilities Network.

to raise money for Abilities Network.

Carson Harris, daughter of board members Mike & Gerry Harris,

enjoys her Baskin Robbins sundae,

provided by The Coleman Family.

Photography was done by Tony Byrd, and Laura’s

Eyes Photography

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Andy is an individual who is served out of the Frederick, MD office of Abilities Network. Andy has been an employee at Roy Rogers, a fast food restaurant located in Frederick, for nine years. In this time he has taken on a number of responsibilities, including wiping down tables, cleaning the dining area, and most importantly, unloading boxes. He takes pride in the completion of unloading boxes of ketchup packets, cups, lids and other supplies available to customers. The staff at Roy

Rogers have been very supportive of Andy, as he is a very dedicated and selfless employee. When Andy sprained his ankle in recent weeks, the staff were very supportive in giving him time off. He is a part-time employee, therefore paid time off is not included, however his manager and staff allowed him the time off required to heal. This is a great example of teamwork! Andy has worked independently during his entire employment at Roy Rogers, and he even rides his bike to work! Andy is very diligent in keeping track of his work schedule, performing duties at work, and being a team player. Andy enjoys his job very much, and says that he loves being part of a team. Andy serves his co-workers and community with excellence and pride! Congratulations Andy!

Please give to Abilities Network/EFCR’s Annual Fund. Your donation directly supports the programs that provide important services for individuals

in Maryland living with disabilities.

Donation Information

Did You Know?Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region (EFCR) provides 5,300 educational programs

each year throughout Maryland.

The Community & Employment Partners Program currently serves 538 individuals.

In Maryland, new estimates show 1 in every 142 children have autism. Abilities Network provides support

to 30 of these families.

Abilities Network is a 501©(3) organization, donations to which are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our federal ID number is 52-6060453. Financial report available upon request.

“Abilities Network gives me the support I need at work. They are helping me to reach my goal of being independent.”

Emily

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Special Thanks To: The 2010 Walkabout Abilities Committee

Development and Marketing Interns – Krystal Mitchell and

Chelsea Pickett

Sam Coleman – Baskin Robbins

Smyth Jewelers

George Failla – Maryland Department of Disabilities

Tony Byrd

Laura’s Eyes Photography

Giant Foods

Allure Dance Troupe

Safeway

Mars Supermarkets

Sysco Foods

Pepsi Beverages Company

DJ Joe Hughes

The Student Chapter of the National Art Association –

Towson University

Applebee’s – Towson

Jerry’s Subs and Pizza

The Greene Turtle – Towson

100 West Hair Studio

Baltimore Magazine

The Melting Pot – Towson

Bounce Party N Play

Merriweather Post Pavilion

Cinnabon

Rita’s Italian Ice

Starbucks – Towson

Nationwide Insurance

Wells Discount Liquors

Barefoot Wines

Bill Bateman’s – Towson

About Faces Day Spa & Salon

Chick-fil-A – White Marsh

Mamie’s Café

Sol Sun Therapy

The Floral Studio

Sunflower Bakery

and all of our volunteers who helped make the

2010 Walkabout Abilities a great success!

2010 Annual FundYour Gift Makes a Difference

Make your annual donation today to provide financial support for Abilities Network/EFCR’s programs, to help individuals in Maryland living with disabilities.

Please refer to the enclosed remittance envelope to make your donation. You can also make a donation online at www.abilitiesnetwork.org

or by calling the Development Office at 410.828.7700 x 1229.

All annual fund donations are 100% tax-deductible.

Employer Spotlight • Roy Rogers

1. What is epilepsy?a) Head injuryb) Strokec) Mental Illness d) Recurring Seizures

2. What is a seizure? a) Your heart stopping b) Electrical discharges in the brain c) Involuntary movement and convulsing d) Falling on the ground

3. When a person is having a seizure, you should put this in their mouth: a) Spoon b) Tongue depressor c) Finger d) You should never put something in the mouth of a person having a seizure

4. Epilepsy can be treated with: a) A special diet b) Medication c) Surgery d) All of the above

5. What is a sign or symptom of a seizure? a) Jerking and convulsing b) Staring c) Picking at clothes d) All of the above

6. What should you do if you see someone having a seizure? a) Shake the person b) Give them liquids or medication c) Gently direct the person away from hazards and remove sharp objects that may present danger d) Put something in their mouth

Get Seizure Smart quiz to everyone in your communityGet Seizure

7. What will you do to get people seizure smart? a) Hand out the b) Tweet out every day on Twitter to get your friends to take the Smart quiz c) Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper about epilepsy and seizures during National Epilepsy Awareness Month d) All of the above

ANSWERS: 1. d 2. b 3. d 4. d 5. d 6. c 7. d

EpilepsyFoundation.org

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The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region (EFCR) is partnering with Morgan State University to develop and implement a culturally appropriate program for educating the African American community about epilepsy. The administration at Morgan is very committed to helping EFCR provide epilepsy education and awareness throughout the campus. A selected group of students have been trained to provide epilepsy education in freshman orientation classes. This group has also created culturally appropriate messages and awareness materials to distribute at school and community events, such as the homecoming parade. The athletic department has joined in on the program with the Bowling and Softball teams, adopting epilepsy as the cause they will highlight this year. Epilepsy awareness materials will be distributed during their games throughout the season. In November, Epilepsy Awareness Month public service announcement messages will broadcast on Morgan’s radio station and placed on message boards that are located through out the campus. The student group will also be using social networking tools to help epilepsy awareness reach well beyond the campus community. The development of this campus based program will provide a format for expanding epilepsy awareness into college campuses across the state.

EFCR Partners with Morgan State

University

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

1. What is epilepsy? a) Head injury b) Stroke c) Mental illness d) Recurring seizures

2. What is a seizure? a) Your heart stopping b) Electrical discharges in the brain c) Involuntary movement and convulsing d) Falling on the ground

3. When a person is having a seizure, you should put this in their mouth: a) Spoon b) Tongue depressor c) Finger d) You should never put something in the mouth of a person having a seizure

4. Epilepsy can be treated with: a) A special diet b) Medication c) Surgery d) All of the above

5. What is a sign or symptom of a seizure? a) Jerking and convulsing b) Staring c) Picking at clothes d) All of the above

6. What should you do if you see someone having a seizure? a) Shake the person b) Give them liquids or medication c) Gently direct the person away from hazards and remove sharp objects that may present danger d) Put something in their mouth

7. What will you do to get people seizure smart? a) Hand out the Get Seizure Smart quiz to everyone in your community b) Tweet out every day on Twitter to get your friends to take the Get Seizure Smart quiz c) Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper about epilepsy and seizures during National Epilepsy Awareness Month d) All of the above

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The Ketogenic Diet: A Parent’s Experienceby Gerry Harris in coordination with Eric Kossoff, MD

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

C arson was a perfectly healthy 5 month old until January 29, 2007. She was in her high chair and I noticed something strange, similar to someone motioning “I

don’t know”. Her arms went up and out to the side, and both eyes rolled up to one corner. Every time I would ask her what she was doing, she would then motion “I don’t know” again. Something that I thought was funny at the time turned out to a be a momentous and critical turning point in our lives. Carson had just had her first seizure.

The name Infantile Spasms sounds benign enough, but it is a severe form of epilepsy in young children and can have devastating long-term effects on a developing child.

Carson was diagnosed on February 3rd at Johns Hopkins Hospital. We were given the choice of four different treatment options. We decided to try the ketogenic diet as recent studies had found that trying the diet before anti-convulsant drugs had a high success rate for infantile spasms.

The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It is prescribed by a physician and carefully monitored by a dietitian.

The name ketogenic means that it produces ketones in the body. Ketones are formed when the body uses fat for its source of energy. Usually the body uses

carbohydrates (such as sugar, bread, pasta) for its fuel, but because the ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrates, fats become the primary fuel instead. Typically the diet is started in the hospital. The child usually begins by fasting under close medical supervision for 24 hours. The primary reason for admission in most centers is to monitor for any increase in seizures on the diet, ensure all medications are carbohydrate-free, and educate the families about life on the diet.

Several studies have shown that the ketogenic diet does reduce or prevent seizures in many children whose seizures could not be controlled by medications. Over half of children who go on the diet have at least a 50% reduction in the number of their seizures. Some children, usually 10-15%, even become seizure-free.

Carson started her fast in the hospital on Sunday around noon, and began a special formula on Monday. Her final seizure was on Tuesday, February 6th. Within two days of starting the diet, her seizures had ceased.

After eight weeks on the diet, her EEG brain scan had completely normalized. She continued on the the diet for eight months, and officially finished on October 5, 2007. We are thrilled to report that Carson continues to be seizure free, and has developed completely normal bothphysically and mentally. She is now four years old and in her second year at Montessori Manor pre-school.

Sponsored By: The Coleman Family

Children who are eligible for the program will receive a gift certificate for a FREE ½ sheet ice cream cake that serves 8-12 people. Gift certificates are valid at only 2 Baskin Robbins locations-Baskin Robbins- 7909 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 & 1023 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702.Children who are eligible for the program will receive a gift certificate for a FREE ½ sheet ice cream cake that serves 8-12 people. Gift certificates are valid at only 2 Baskin Robbins locations-Baskin Robbins- 7909 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854 & 1023 W. Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21702.

Sam Coleman from Baskin Robbins handing

out ice cream at the 2010 Walkabout Abilities.

Birthday Cakes for Children with Epilepsy

The information contained in this article should not be used as medical advice. Please consult a physician, if you or someone you know could benefit from the ketogenic diet.

Does your child or a child you know have epilepsy? They are eligible to join our program, and receive a FREE ice cream cake on their birthday!

Who can join the program?Children age 1 to 15, who have been diagnosed with epilepsy are eligible.

What do they get?A FREE Baskin Robbins ice cream cake gift certificate mailed to you around the time of your birthday.

How do they join the program?Email ldunn@abilitiesnetwork.org or call 410-828-7700 x 1229, to request a form to be completed to join the program.

For more information about Carson’s story, please go to

www.carsonharrisfoundation.org

Where can I find out more information about the diet?

Other than the internet, there are several books about the ketogenic diet available. One is The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, by Drs. Freeman and Kossoff, which discusses the Johns Hopkins approach and experience.

The Charlie Foundation at www.charliefoundation.org and Matthew’s Friends at www.matthewsfriends.orgare parent-run organizations for support.

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Abilities Network’s Online Trainings and Education Services continues our mission of providing customized services to children, adults, and families of differing abilities that focus on one-on-one supports to foster broadened, more inclusive communities through education, training, and advocacy.

Abilities Network’s Online Training and Education Services Include:

• Child Care Trainings for Core of Knowledge Hours

• Developmental Disabilities Administration Required Trainings

• Other Resources and Information

• Epilepsy Trainings

• Trainings for Social Workers and Counselors

For more information, please call 410.828.7700.

Launching Soon! Stay tuned for more information.

On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Project ACT hosted “Literacy Begins in the Heart,” which was a full-day conference for early childhood professionals and families of young children. Our goal was to create a high-quality conference with many opportunities for participants to engage in active learning and to interact with each other.

Featured guest presenters, Dr. Betty Bardige and Project ACT’s very own former colleague Kori Bardige, gave a wonderful keynote presentation entitled, They’re Talking, But Are You Listening?, on the impact positive, caring relationships can have on language and literacy development in young children.

Project ACT would like to take the opportunity to thank a few people and companies for their partnership with us, and their much-appreciated participation in our conference:

• Kim Cosgrove, Carole Norris-Shortle, Cathy Moore, Lin Phelps, Louise Corwin, Miriam Greenleaf-Miller, Kay Connors and Marisa Conner, for their support to Project ACT by offering wonderful program information and for presenting breakout sessions and information that received outstanding feedback from the participants.

• Project ACT Advisory Board members, Maxine Seidman, Mary Coster and Linda Lily, for their unending support and willingness to pitch in wherever needed to help make our event run smoothly for the participants!

• Sysco Foods for providing all of the food for breakfast.

• Last but not least, Kelli Donaghue, the Zumba Instructor, for volunteering to present a 20 minute Zumba energizer that so many participants mentioned on their evaluation as being so enjoyable!

Project ACT is excited to make our fall conference an annual event!

Healthy Families Group Goes to Storyville!

On September 10, 2010 Healthy Families hosted an event for families at the Baltimore County Public Library in Woodlawn, MD. Families participated in an arts & crafts activity involving the decoration of canvas bags to be used to transport books for future visits to the library. While there, families participated in an interactive storytelling facilitated by Ms. Christine Kamt, Storyville Coordinator. Afterwards, families were escorted to Storyville, which is a child-size village full of interactive opportunities for learning through play. Storyville was created to foster early literacy and school readiness skills through discovery and play. Families were seen fully engaged with their children with lots of laughter and excitement!

Abilities Network would like to thank Dunkin Donuts in Towson for donating donuts to the Healthy Families Group Summer Trip to the

Washington Zoo this past spring.

Thank You Dunkin Donuts for your support!

Introducing Abilities Network introduces

Online Trainings and Education Services

Early Childhood Conference

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Abilities Network would like to highlight and acknowledge several grants that have recently been awarded in support of enhancing the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

[1] The Allegis Group recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Healthy Families Baltimore County. The grant will help the program to continue to provide services to the families on the east and west side of Baltimore County who are in crucial need.

[2] The Baltimore Community Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant for our Healthy Families Baltimore County program to help provide comprehensive home visitation services to the County’s most vulnerable families with newborn infants.

[3] UCB, Inc. awarded a $5,000 education grant in support of the Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region’s October 2010 Epilepsy Medical Symposium.

[4] The Epilepsy Foundation of America made a contribution of $1,000 to the Epilepsy Foundation of

the Chesapeake Region to provide epilepsy education to law enforcement officials.

[5] The Epilepsy Foundation of America awarded a $10,000 grant to the Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region for African American Outreach: Creating Campus-Community Partnership for Epilepsy Education.

[6] Cyberonics awarded a $500 educational grant for support of the October 2010 Epilepsy Medical Symposium.

[7] Community of Care awarded $7,500 to the Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region to develop an Epilepsy Parent Program which will help fund a conference, a series of informational sessions and a yahoo group for parents of children with epilepsy.

[8] The Epilepsy Foundation of America awarded a $1,500 grant for epilepsy education to middle school students in Maryland.

2009–2010 Board of Directors

President Matthew T. Murnane

Past President Mark V. Dyer

Vice President Kim West, Pharm.D

Secretary Chris McBride

TreasurerMichael S. Harris

Eric Kossoff, M.D. Chair, MD. PAB

Brian CooperMona Criswell

S. William Feiss Trish Kane

Allan Krumholz, MDMichael W. Lochte, CPAClement K. Miller, CFA

Paul F. Obrecht, IIIKatharine O’Donovan

David R. PaulsonDiane Peters

Tracy L. PruittMichael A. ReadyMaxine Seidman

Trent StroupAudrey Thomas

Paul Trinkoff Ramsay M. Whitworth

Fabian Williams

Lee Kingham Executive Director

Sonya Bajwa Director of Finance

Lauren Dunn Director of Development

Lyn Elliot Director of Human Resources

Kathy Naviasky Director of Program

Administration

Joan Rumenap Director of Special Projects

Betsy Weaving Director of Program Services

Network News Editor Stephanie Sweeney

Grants Update

Abilities Network provides customized services to children, adults, and families of differing abilities that focus on one-on-one supports to foster broadened more inclusive communities through education, training, and advocacy.

Autism Services Serving children ages one to 21 years, program services work directly with the child and their family to support the development of skills to live, play and socialize with increased independence at home and in their communities.

Community & Employment PartnersThe Community and Employment Partners pro-gram provides services designed to support adults with developmental disabilities to live and work as independently as possible in their communities.

Epilepsy ServicesThe Abilities Network Epilepsy Services program serves individuals, families, and the greater com-munity with epilepsy education, information and referral services, assistance with medical issues, advocacy, support groups and scholarship support.

Healthy FamiliesAccredited by Healthy Families America, a national initiative serving more than 400 communities across the United States, Healthy Families Baltimore County offers in-home support to expectant families and new parents. Services are designed to assist families with developing supportive, enriching parenting practices that will help children grow to realize their fullest potential.

Project ACTProject ACT means All Children Together. The goal of Project ACT is to make it possible for fam-ilies, childcare professionals and other education and service agencies to collaborate in successfully including children of all abilities in community settings.

Support ServicesSupport Services is a family-centered program that focuses on the needs and preferences of adults and families of a child with a disability. The program is designed to assist individuals with a disability, as well as their families and caregivers.

Who We Are

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Speaker Series & Discussion GroupsAbilities Network Speaker Series and Discussion Groups are open to everyone. Monthly discussions will be disability-related topics, and recommended for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers.

Dates and times may change. Please check with contact prior to the meeting to verify it is still taking place.

8503 LaSalle RoadTowson, Maryland 21286

Return Service Requested

Allegany & Garrett CountiesDates: 2nd Monday of every month6:00 – 7:30 PMLocation: Abilities Network317 Beall St. Cumberland, MD 21502

For more information contact:Sara Hoffman at 301-777-2895 orshoffman@abilitiesnetwork.org

Anne Arundel CountyDates: 4th Monday of every month6:30 – 8:00 PMLocation: Severna Park Library45 McKinsey Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146

For more information contact: Anisha Thompson at 410-266-7941 or athompson@abilitiesnetwork.org

Baltimore County/ Baltimore CityDates: 3rd Tuesday of every month7:00 – 8:30 PMLocation: Abilities Network – Headquarters8503 LaSalle Rd. Towson, MD 21286

For more information contact: Sarah Pinsker at 410-828-7700 orspinsker@abilitiesnetwork.org

Charles CountyDates: 2nd Thursday of every month7:00 – 8:00 PMLocation: Charlotte Hall Library37600 New Market Rd. Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

For more information contact: Robin Lincoln at 301-392-3554 or rlincoln@abilitiesnetwork.org

Frederick CountyDates: 1st Tuesday of every month6:30 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: C. Burr Artz Public LibraryTrust Conference Room110 E. Patrick St. Frederick, MD 21701

For more information contact: Jennifer Malas at 301-695-9505 orjmalas@abilitiesnetwork.org

Harford CountyDates: 1st Tuesday of every month6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Abilities Network 401 Market St., Ste. 100Aberdeen, MD 21001

For more information contact: Niki Biggs at 410-272-3712 or nbiggs@abilitiesnetwork.org

Howard CountyDates: 1st Wednesday of every monthBeginning at 6:30 PMLocation: Faulkner Ridge Center10598 Marble Faun Ln. Columbia, MD 21044

For more information contact: Mary Wontrop at 410-828-7700 or mwontrop@abilitiesnetwork.org

Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties Dates: 3rd Thursday of every monthLocation: Abilities Network1738 Elton Rd., Ste. 312Silver Spring, MD 20903

For more information contact: Nick Heynen at 301-431-7740 or nheynen@abilitiesnetwork.orgWould you like to be

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2010 Annual FundDonation Information & Envelope Enclosed