Howard County Community Organizations
ARI is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) located in Maryland’s Central Region, which serves people of all ages and disabilities within Anne Arundel and Howard Counties. ARI partners with individuals and organizations to advance the independence of people with disabilities so they enjoy self-directed and productive lives. Each service aims to help people with disabilities take part in and contribute to their communities.
Voice/relay: (410) 636-2274
Address: 1406B Crain Highway South, Suite 206 Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Website: www.arinow.org
ECFC connects costly adaptive equipment from children with disabilities who outgrow the equipment to other children who need it.
Voice/relay: 240-801-9965
Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1 Columbia MD 21046
The Office of Disability Services strives to promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of people with disabilities through information, referral, advocacy and education. The goal of the Office is to serve as a critical link to a network of community services focused on ensuring that those living with disabilities who reside and/or work in Howard County have the supports they need to be successful.
Voice/relay: 410-313-0363
Address: 7125 Riverwood Drive, Suite D1 Columbia, MD 21046
Promotes the full inclusion of persons with disabilities, addresses the needs of an increasingly diverse cultural community, and supports the desires of our citizens to remain independent as they grow older.
Voice/relay: 410-313-1234
Address: 9830 Patuxent Woods Dr. Columbia, MD 21046
Provides information about local, state and federal programs, businesses, and non-profit organizations serving older adults, caregivers, and their families in Howard County.