School Resources

Special Olympics Howard County provides a year-round training and competitive sports program for Howard County children and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or closely related developmental disabilities.

Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) successfully promotes effective and inclusive education practices in Maryland by advocating for families, supporting schools in their work to improve instruction and inclusion, and sharing current information on best educational practices.

Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) partners with people with developmental disabilities to provide support and resources to live fulfilling lives. The DDA is the primary State agency that funds community-based services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. Contact phone for the Central Region (877) 468-3464

The Howard County Autism Society is an affiliate of the national organization, the Autism Society and is dedicated to improving the lives of all individuals affected by autism.

The Parents’ Place is a Maryland nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and parent center that helps families of children with disabilities and special health care needs throughout Maryland.

Printable resource list for Howard County children & youth with special health care needs.

The Arc is a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Howard County. The Arc provides direct support and services that enable people to lead full rich lives in the community includes being listened to, knowing your choices will be honored, spending the day with the people you choose in the places you choose, and working at a job that is challenging and rewarding.

Adaptivemall.com offers adaptive equipment for children with special needs. Products range from special needs strollers to special needs car seats to adaptive toys for children's special needs therapy.

Assistive medical products for both rent and sale.

Ride-Away is a provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive equipment.

The Arc of Howard County’s Respite Care house provides a safe, fun and comfortable place for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while their families are away. The Respite Care house provides care for as little as a couple of hours or longer periods of time such as overnights, weekends and vacations.

HCPSS promotes the mental health and wellness of each of our students to develop their unique strengths, abilities, and characteristics towards success and well-being.

Every school in the Howard County Public School System has at least one staff member who serves as a Rainbow Representative.