Pick Up Your Every Step Counts Packets — t-shirts, add-ons and other items — at one of these three dates & locations! September 27th – 2-4pm at HCAS Office Parking Lot (rear of building) 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 September 29th – Noon-2pm, at HCAS Office Parking Lot (rear of building)…
CLICK to register, donate, or sponsor today! Each year, the Howard County Autism Society’s (HCAS’) Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run brings together those touched by autism and members of the wider community in a supportive, energizing, fun environment. The event has traditionally featured a 5K run and a 4K walk around Centennial…
Join the Howard County Autism Society and Howard County SECAC on July 22nd at 2pm for this timely presentation on homeschooling–specifically, what it is and what it isn’t–for parents, guardians and caregivers to become informed about: * Differences between traditional homeschooling and teaching children at home during the pandemic * Eligibility requirements for home and…
Our yoga participation procedures have changed! We will no longer post the videoconference login to the calendar listing on HCAS’s website. Please read the following to learn about our new procedure to ensure a safe and pleasant virtual experience for all for these weekly classes hosted by the Yoga Center of Columbia from 3:30-4:30pm on…
Join us via videoconference for fun and games on July 3rd at 5pm! Visit with friends! Five Chances to Win an Amazon gift card!! FREE! but registration required (Virtual space is limited) Register by 11:30pm on July 1 and receive by e-mail: · Videoconference login information · BINGO cards (PDF) for download · Game schedule and instructions NOTE: Reserve ONE card per player. We’ll…
HCAS is hiring! The Howard County Autism Society seeks a contractual Family Navigator / Social Worker to play a broad role in supporting children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the characteristics and gifts that someone with ASD possess and experience working…
Special Education During the COVID19 Pandemic Webinar May 26, 2020 Leslie Seid Margolis, managing attorney for Disability Rights Maryland, discussed important MSDE updates to special education recommendations for continuity of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the presentation slides to receive guidance on how families can collaborate with school teams during the closure while protecting…
Since 2016, the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) and the Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Council (SECAC) have partnered to jointly host a Board of Education Candidate Forum on Special Education. Since the forum planned for March had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, we sent a list of 6 questions to each of…
Take the HoCo Autism #GivingChallenge with your gift to the Howard County Autism Society on May 5th, #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of global unity in response to COVID-19. Your local gift in any amount – $10, $20, $50 or more – stays local to support individuals with autism and their families with educational, financial, emotional and autism-specific resources. CLICK…
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are disability income benefit programs administered by the Social Security Administration. Join us online May 20th as presenter Michael Dalto reviews the application process and share details about SSI and SSDI for young adults with disabilities. Additional topics include work incentives and the ABLE account…
