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Shamrocks, Pots O' Gold and plenty of festive happenings were seen across our day programs today. Happy St. Patrick's Day to All from Chimes!

Earlier this week, our CEO Steve DaRe joined Maryland Association of Community Services CEO Laura Howell on Midday Maryland on WMAR-2 News Baltimore to discuss Maryland's leadership in supporting people with disabilities during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Laura and Steve shared information about the amazing things people with disabilities are achieving in Maryland and across the country with the support of organizations like Chimes and MACS. They also touched on budget challenges that states like Maryland are facing and how that could impact people with disabilities, their families and the community. Thank you Laura and Steve for sharing your perspective with the public and our government officials. #ddawareness2025 #saveourDDservices https://lnkd.in/e2eNTMaG

Chimes is proud to be one of the longest serving and largest providers of services and support for people with disabilities in our region. On International Women’s Day, we take a moment to reflect upon the founder of Chimes, Frances Bacon. Her efforts to advocate for people with disabilities by starting a program for a handful of children at the Church of the Redeemer in Baltimore over 75 years ago continue to inspire us to this day. We are grateful to ALL the strong women leaders at Chimes that carry on her legacy. #DisabilityAwarenessMonth #WomensHistoryMonth #InternationalWomensDay25

Yesterday, our team at Chimes Delaware took part in Inclusion Day, organized by Special Olympics Delaware (SODE)! Thank you to the Special Olympics for spearheading this campaign to recognize that our choice of language reflects how we treat others. Let’s all take action in building a world where everyone feels valued, respected and included #inclusionday #specialolympicsdelaware

We’re grateful to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for proclaiming March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This recognition highlights the importance of inclusion, accessibility, and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Together, we can build a more inclusive future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Throughout the United States, March is recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. President Ronald Regan issued a proclamation in 1987 marking the observance to urge Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.” Chimes is proud to be one of a network of thousands of organizations across the country that help people with developmental disabilities define success for themselves and help them find a path to achieve it. #ddam2024 #disabilityinclusion #DisabilityAwarenessMonth

Tonight marks the start of the Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan. To learn more about this important monthlong observation for Muslims around the world, check out the article below. https://lnkd.in/ea8Hvm2T

Throughout February, we have been sharing thoughts and reflections from team members from across the Chimes organization on why Black History Month is so meaningful. Next up, we hear from Kisha Core, Assistant Residential Director, Chimes Delaware and Interim Director for Chimes Holcomb IDD. “Black History Month is the reflection, acknowledgment and honoring of a culture. It highlights and preserves the history of those who endured, fought, suffered, and embodied what we now know and view as elements to the pinnacle of true character.” #BlackHistoryMonth

Congressional leaders in the House are discussing proposals that could significantly reduce Medicaid funding. These cuts would have devastating consequences for people with I/DD and mental health challenges and those that support them. Join Chimes and ANCOR to take action and contact your US Representatives today: https://lnkd.in/esZkiPMR #SaveMedicaid

Tell Congress to Protect Medicaid Funding!! Urgent action is needed to protect vital funding for Medicaid services to support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as well as behavioral health and substance use disorders. The proposed budget in the U.S. House eliminates $880 billion in funding for Medicaid. Contact your U.S. Representatives today to urge them to preserve funding for Medicaid. Chimes makes it easy for you to advocate for the people we support and our programs and services. Please click on the link below and fill out the form to connect with your legislators and tell them why preserving Medicaid funding is so vital! https://lnkd.in/esZkiPMR