LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD — Ross Benincasa and Sam Shoge of Rivers & Roads Consulting led a community development presentation for The Arc Central Chesapeake Region’s executive team. The discussion connected the nonprofit’s work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to local development initiatives led by Chesapeake Neighbors and Chesapeake Community Development.
What the community development presentation covered
The presentation commenced with Ross Benincasa establishing a direct connection between community development and the Arc’s overarching vision statement. “The Arc’s vision of equitable, accessible, and inclusive communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities served as the cornerstone and catalyst for our presentation,” remarked Benincasa.
The facilitators discussed how local development decisions affect residents and how the organization’s housing and development work can support inclusive communities.
In reflecting on the presentation, Sam Shoge expressed satisfaction with the engagement’s reception: “The Arc’s executive leadership team showed impressive openness to the ideas presented in our discussion on community development. Their thoughtful participation and questions reflect their dedication to furthering the organization’s mission in a way that makes a meaningful and inclusive impact.”
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