COMMUNITY-BASED & Meaningful Day Programs In Anne Arundel & Carroll Counties, MD
Our Community-Based Program Builds Social, Vocational, And Employment Skills
What Are Meaningful Day Services?
We believe that every person we serve should experience a meaningful day based on their needs and preferences. Our Meaningful Day Program provides access to Community-Based Integration (CBI). Under this program, we provide Community Development Services (CDS) and Employment Services. These services cater to adults with developmental disabilities ages 21 and above as well as elderly and seniors with developmental disabilities. Our focus is to enrich the lives of those we support through activities within the community that promote your loved one’s personal and/or professional growth.
49,530 – The number of Meaningful Day Services hours we provided last year.
Community-Based Services
Learn About Bello Machre’s Community Development Services (CDS)
Our Community Development Services (CDS) provide fulfilling day programs for adults with developmental disabilities through customized, community-based day services. This includes social, recreational, and educational opportunities.
Our Community Development Services are staffed at a 1 to 4 staff to individual ratio. Transportation for our CDS day program is provided.
Here’s what a meaningful day might look like:
- Typically Monday through Friday (no services on the weekend).
- Pick up from home between 7:30-9 a.m.
- Community-based activities and lunch between 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Drop off at home between 2-3 p.m.
Employment Services
Bello Machre helps adults with developmental disabilities find a meaningful career in their community. We provide job coaching, job development, on-site training and support , and employment opportunities.
- We offer Employment Services Monday through Friday (including evenings and weekends). We do not offer overnight support.
- Transportation to the workplace is provided via public transportation such as MTA Mobility (Anne Arundel County) and CTS (Carroll County). We help the people we support explore alternative options as necessary. We utilize services from DDA and assist individuals with learning public transportation options.
- We provide temporary 1:1 job coaching as well as employment supports
Looking for Other Home & Community-Based Services For Your Loved Ones?
See what other services & supports are available for your loved ones through Bello Machre, including one-on-one personal support and long-term residential group home care.
Explore Our Community-Based Services & Employment Partners
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PARTNERS
- Arundel Preserve – Hanover
- Bitty & Beau’s – Annapolis
- BJ’s Wholesale – Pasadena
- Cinemark Egyptian 24 & XD – Hanover
- Dollar Tree – Glen Burnie
- Food Lion – Pasadena
- Giant – Glen Burnie and Pasadena
- Maryland Live – Hanover
- Mister Car Wash – Millersville
- Royal Farms – Severn and Glen Burnie
- Safeway – Arnold & Severna Park
- SCLogic – Annapolis
- Tential – Annapolis
- Weis Market – Pasadena
CARROLL COUNTY PARTNERS
- Boscov’s – Westminster
- Royal Farms – Westminster and Finksburg
- Carroll County Public Schools – Winters Mill High School, Westminster
- Security One Solutions – Hampstead
- Texas Roadhouse – Westminster
- Safeway – Westminster and Eldersburg
- Fair Haven – Eldersburg
- Coppermine Four Seasons – Hampstead
- Carroll Lutheran Village – Westminster
- Walmart – Hampstead
- Michael’s – Westminster
- Target Community + Educational Services – Westminster
Your Meaningful Day Team
Dani Ierardi
Community Services Director (Anne Arundel County)
Todd Bonney
Community Services Director (Carroll County)
Joseph Gear
Anne Arundel County Assistant Director of Community Services
Tameka Estwick
Program Director of employment services
We’re here to help
Contact us to learn more about our Meaningful Day Services.
Learn About the Impact We Make in The Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities
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Learn how Bello Machre helps Jared live his best life
Discover how Bello Machre empowers Jared to pursue his passions, from meaningful employment at Carroll Lutheran Village to pursuing his dream career in video production, while also achieving independence through personalized supports.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness
This past March we celebrated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) to raise awareness and support for people with developmental disabilities. Get a recap of this month-long celebration.