Information on weather related closures and delays can be accessed in the following ways:

• Watch WBAL-TV. Look for delay OR closing information for “The Arc of Howard County” on the bottom of the screen.
• Check here on our website
• Our Facebook Page

Delayed Openings

A decision may be made to delay opening for 2 hours. In the event this is decided transportation will also run on 2-hour delay for Day Program, Supported Retirement Program, Employment Services, Community Development Services, and Introduction to Employment. If using The Arc’s Transportation, drivers may arrive past the typical times of pick up.

For those who work independently in the community, the family or caregiver should reach out to their specified Employment Specialist by phone, email, or text to inform them if the person will:

• Be late arriving to work so that the Employment Specialist to reach out to the employer
• Use another form of transportation the person supported will use to get to work. If other means of transportation are used, please ensure that the person we support, their family, and/or caregiver complete a reimbursement form for the amounts allowed for the day and type of transportation.
• Not report to work for the day and the Employment Specialist may reach out to the employer and relay this information

An update as to operating status will be provided by 8:00 a.m. Employment Staff will notify families and caregivers of the decision to continue with the 2-hour delay or to close for the day.

If The Arc has a delayed closing, those who are on the transportation van at the time of closing will be dropped off at their work site and the driver will have completed transportation for the day. Transportation drivers will notify the Employment Specialist to inform them that the person has been dropped off for work. The Employment Specialist will then assist with scheduling alternate transportation home and communicate with the family and/or caregivers.

The Arc of Howard is CLOSED

This means the Day Program, Supported Retirement Program, Employment Services, Community Development Services, and Introduction to Employment will not open. In addition, there is no transportation from The Arc for people working at independent, community job sites. For those who work independently in the community, the family or caregiver should reach out to their specified Employment Specialist by phone, email, or text to inform them if the person will:

• Use another form of transportation the person supported will use to get to work. If other means of transportation are used, please ensure that the person we support, their family, and/or caregiver complete a reimbursement form for the amounts allowed for the day and type of transportation.
• Not report to work for the day and the Employment Specialist may reach out to the employer and relay this information.