Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council Child Care Videos
-- News You Can Use-- Inclusive Child Care Videos Now available! We are excited to announce that two new videos are now available as a part of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council's ongoing efforts to increase…
Cindy Parr Attended NLIDD Training
Cindy Parr, Executive Director of The Arc of Howard County recently completed The National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities at The University of Delaware. Cindy was one of 30 participants from all over the country…
The ADA Is Celebrating 25 Years
July 26, 2015 Marks the 25th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD) is celebrating the occasion with an event at Camden Yards on Sunday,…
New Officers and Board Members FY16
The Arc of Howard County recently elected officers for FY16. We extend our congratulations to Columbia resident Dorothy Plantz, who was elected President of the Board. Dorothy is the Director of Admissions and Advising at…
Cindy Parr Selected as New Executive Director of The Arc of Howard County
Cindy Parr selected to be Executive Director of The Arc of Howard County. The Arc of Howard County has selected Cindy Parr, Executive Director of Human Services Programs of Carroll County,…
Congratulations to the 2015 Celebration of Excellence Awards Recipients
The Arc of Howard County 2015 Celebration of Excellence Awards May 13, 2015 The Gathering Place, Columbia The Celebration of Excellence Awards is when we say “Thank You” to all those in the community who…
Building Community Together
Annual Appreciation Social Celebrates Our Volunteers The Arc of Howard County's 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Social was held on Wednesday, April 22 to thank the many volunteers who give their time and talent to help us…
Carol Beatty Appointed Secretary of the Department of Disabilities
Congratulations to Executive Director Carol Beatty on Appointment by Governor Larry Hogan Congratulations to Executive Director Carol Beatty for her selection by Governor Larry Hogan to be Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. After…
Ins & Outs of IEPS
INS & OUTS OF IEPS Date: Monday October 27 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Location: East Columbia Branch Library 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 20145 Whether this is your first IEP or you are a veteran of…
Patrick’s Raises $3,600 for The Arc
Patrick’s Hair Design’s first fundraiser, Cuts & Cocktails, to benefit The Arc of Howard County, raised $3,600. The Cuts & Cocktails event was held…
Project SEARCH Kicks Off in Howard County
Welcome Project SEARCH Class of 2015 We are proud to welcome our first Project SEARCH class and to bring this nationally recognized internship program for students with disabilities to Howard County. A…
Knights of Columbus Donates $10,000 to The Arc
The Knights of Columbus has donated $10,000 to The Arc of Howard County. The gift came from the proceeds of the annual “Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.” During the fundraising effort, Knights of Columbus…
Autism and Problem Behavior: Addressing Problem Behavior in School and Home Settings
Friday, March 7, 2014 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Owen Brown Interfaith - Hall A 7246 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD This workshop presented by Tom Caffrey, M.Ed., BCBA will provide…
Richard Dean Receives MACS Award
Richard Dean (left) was presented the 2013 MACS Volunteer Award by MACS President-Elect Kathleen Durkin and Executive Director Laura Howell. Congratulations to Richard Dean, who was recognized for his service…
