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Achieve with Us Campaign Events Our Achieve with Us campaign helps our communities become better by including people with developmental disabilities through special events throughout the year. Special events included our Annual State Convention, Spread the Word Campaign and the Together We’re Better Inclusive School Education Campaign and Poster Contest. State Convention The Arc Maryland Annual State Convention is a gathering of self-advocates, family members, professionals in the disability field, Maryland Chapters of The Arc members, staff and volunteers. The Convention’s plenary, luncheon and workshops are presented by locally and nationally recognized experts serving the intellectual and developmental disability sector. This year we focused on The Arc Maryland’s Public Policy Work and how effective partnering can result in victories for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ensure our longterm viability. The Arc Maryland celebrates the successful Alcohol Tax Campaign welcoming the Lorraine Sheehan Alcohol Tax Coalition. Join us in Annapolis to experience this celebratory event. Each year at our Convention, The Arc Maryland celebrates the grassroots advocacy and our public policy platform at our Awards Reception honoring the achievements and contributions of individuals for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.