The Arc of Howard County

04/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Trevana Eades, our new Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)!

With the addition of Trevana in her position, The Arc is now proudly offering Behavioral Health Services for the first time! Definitely an exciting step forward for the people we support.

Trevana comes to The Arc of Howard County with over five years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered therapeutic services to youth and adolescents. She has a strong background in trauma-informed care, individual and group therapy, and mental health education. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision at The Chicago School, and previously earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and her B.A. in Psychology from Bucknell University.

Known for her warmth, empathy, and creative problem-solving, Trevana is deeply committed to helping others thrive. She will be overseeing our behavioral support services to enhance the quality of care for the people we support and to provide training and guidance to The Arc staff.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at The Arc of Howard County! 🌷🐣

Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and new beginnings. It is a reminder that growth and transformation are always possible.

These values reflect the heart of our mission at The Arc: empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives in a community where they are valued, included, and supported.

Just as spring brings new opportunities, we remain committed to helping the people we serve build confidence, independence, and brighter futures. Every day, we see this happening. And THAT is something truly worth celebrating!

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Easter filled with hope, connection, and possibility. 💙

04/04/2026

We love seeing inclusion in action! 💙

Giant Food and Walmart now offer sensory-sensitive shopping hours, creating a calmer and more comfortable environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities and disabilities.

This thoughtful step helps make everyday experiences more accessible for everyone.
Giant Food and Walmart, we truly appreciate your commitment!

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

World, here we come! 🌎✈️📘

In The Arc's ITE Program (Introduction to Employment) the people we support learned what a passport is and why it’s so important when traveling to different countries.

They talked about how a passport allows you to explore the world and serves as an official way to identify yourself. They designed their own passport. They discovered exciting destinations like Mexico, Japan, Morocco, and Thailand. Everyone did a great job and had fun learning about travel!

The Arc's ITE supports individuals as they prepare for employment. Our Employment Specialists help participants build essential everyday living and workplace skills needed for success on the job.

From learning how to use public transportation and improving computer skills to practicing communication, hygiene, and other daily living skills, ITE is all about building confidence, independence, and opportunity. 💙

04/01/2026

You may have seen us out in the community before. This photo is from one of our recent events, and we’re just getting started!

The Arc of Howard County loves connecting with our community, sharing resources, and meeting new faces. Be sure to keep an eye out for us at upcoming events!

📍 Next stop: Patuxent Commons Spring Resource Fair
🗓️ April 25
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM

We’re excited to meet residents, families, and community members to share more about our programs and connect people to I/DD resources in areas like employment, housing, day and retirement services, behavioral support, community building, and more.

Have an event coming up? We’d love to join you! Send us an email to invite The Arc. We’re always happy to be out in the community and connect. 💙

Learn more about our programs here: https://archoward.org/

03/31/2026

We had the joy of collaborating with Howard County arts icon Lee Andersen at her Interactive Art Museum, DoodleHATCH. Lee so graciously welcomed our Day Program participants last Friday for an interactive art experience!

The people we support created their own self-portraits, each one a reflection of their creativity and individuality. From these, Lee will help participants develop and complete the portrait pieces into something that reflect their perspectives. It will be truly extraordinary!

We're also incredibly grateful to everyone who donated frames to help us showcase these portraits. Because of you, these stories will be seen, honored and celebrated!

The finished art collaboration will be showcased at The Arc Chocolate & Cheers event on May 9. Everyone is invited to attend. Join us! https://archoward.org/events/chocolate-and-cheers/

03/30/2026

A life was saved at The Arc, thanks to the quick thinking and CPR skills of our staff.

In a critical moment, their training and courage made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful to Direct Support Professionals Chantal (in photo), Adeyinka, Lydia, and Shatisha, and Direct Support Manager Geraldine who are prepared to act and committed to the safety and well-being of the people we support every day.

“That morning, Blanche was assisted with her morning routine and sat at the dining table for breakfast,” recalls Chantal. “Shortly after, she suddenly became weak, unresponsive, and appeared to be struggling to breathe. Staff immediately assisted her safely to the floor, called 911, and began CPR while remaining on the phone with the dispatcher.”

CPR continued as instructed until Blanche began breathing again and became responsive. Moments like this remind us how important CPR and emergency preparedness training can be.

03/29/2026

We’re proud to partner with the Ethan Saylor Alliance within the Maryland Department of Disabilities to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

On April 20, the Alliance is hosting a statewide public safety training at the Public Safety and Education Training Center for up to 75 law enforcement professionals. Participants will engage directly with people with I/DD, learn effective interaction and de-escalation strategies, receive take-home resources, and can fulfill their 3-year in-service training requirement.

Building safer, more understanding communities for everyone.

03/28/2026

Julia is all smiles as she enjoys a lovely High Tea experience in Annapolis! From the warm cup in her hands to the joyful laughter around the table, moments like these are what our Day Program is all about.

At The Arc, we believe in creating meaningful experiences that bring joy and build friendships. Cheers to sweet sips, big smiles, and celebrating the little things together! 💕

03/27/2026

During Earth Hour, people around the world turn off their lights for one hour to show their commitment to protecting our planet. 🌎💡

At The Arc, we believe in building communities that care for one another and for the world we share. Today, we invite you to turn off your lights, enjoy the moment, and join millions in support of our planet.

Give us a 👍or a ♥️if you joined the Earth Hour!