Employment Services
Uniquely offering both DDA and DORS services to people with disabilities who are looking to obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment.
100+
people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DDA Employment Services.
150+
people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DORS Employment Services.
65+
employers benefitting from partnering with The Arc NCR to hire our workforce.

An Introduction to Employment Services
For those who are new to Employment Services, and may be unfamiliar with the acronyms “DDA” and “DORS,” here is a quick introduction.
- DDA: Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration
Click here to visit the DDA website for full information - DORS: Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services
Click here to visit the DORS website for full information.
DDA and DORS are separate entities, but both strive toward the same goal – competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. The main differences between the two are listed below:
- DDA services are long-term (lifelong) supports focused on adults 21 years and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- DORS services are short-term (time-limited) supports focused on adults and young people starting at the age of 14, serving people with all disabilities including mental health.
As a licensed DDA Provider and Community Rehabilitation Provider with DORS (contracted to provide both adult services and Pre-employment services) the Employment Services team of The Arc NCR is able to meet a wide range of needs in Harford and Cecil Counties in Maryland. We are currently supporting over 350 people through person-centered support to help secure and maintain jobs that match their skills and interests.
For examples of what these services look like in action, watch the videos linked below to see the perspectives of employers, people receiving services and the coaching team that provides services.
Achieve with us.
Whether seeking services for yourself, or a parent or caregiver looking for services for a loved one, the Employment Services team is here to help. Learn more about the specific Employment Services we provide by visiting our DDA Services page or our DORS Services page.
If you are interested applying for The Arc NCR’s Employment Services, or just want to ask a few questions about our services, complete the contact form on our “Apply for Services” page linked below.
For additional information, contact the Employment Services team by calling 410-836-7177 or by emailing Jeanne Beaman at jbeaman@arcncr.org.
Support the mission.
We are a community-based organization, and as part of the community, you can support our mission. Do you know of a company that would be open to partnering with us for job trials, assessments or hiring? Send them our way.
Email: jbeaman@arcncr.org
Call us at: 410-836-7177