Applications now being accepted for the Autism Hiring Program – Fall 2022 Cohort Deadline to apply is August 20th! The Autism Hiring Program was created by the Howard County Autism Society to advance workplace neurodiversity and acceptance, connecting businesses to an untapped workforce of skilled Autistic adults and targeting jobseekers not supported by existing systems.…
The Howard County Autism Society’s Autism Hiring Program has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Howard County Government! Thank you to County Executive Calvin Ball and his staff, Fran Trout from Howard County Office of Workforce Development, our incredible AHP team, Accessible Resources for Independence, a growing pipeline of employers, and, most importantly, our amazing…
Thank you to the Community Foundation of Howard County for a community grant of $7,500 to help support our operations. Local giving means better living for all of us. This grant will allow us to provide resources, support and programming for over 5,000 Autistic individuals, their families and our local community members!
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Opens July 16th. This is a nationwide 3-digit dialing code for Americans in crisis to connect with mental health crisis counselors. The 988 lifeline will accept calls and texts from anyone who needs support for a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis. CLICK HERE for a Social Story that…
It’s back! The HCAS Summer Pool Party on Friday, August 12 from 5-8p, at Locust Park Pool, 8995 Lambskin Lane in Columbia, MD. Free to attend but space is limited. Registration is required by August 11th to attend at https://app.donorview.com/15YDj We welcome individuals with Autism and their families of all ages and abilities to join…
Registration is now open for the 2022 Every Step Counts Autism Walk and 5K Run on October 1st at Centennial Park in Ellicott City! CLICK HERE walk, run, sponsor, donate or volunteer with us that day. Join us in person or virtually. Proceeds benefit the Howard County Autism Society and the Autism Society Baltimore-Chesapeake with…
The Howard County Autism Society will be Biking to the Beach on July 29th from Baltimore to Dewey Beach with a team of 10 riders to support its Autism Hiring Program. This initiative is advancing workplace neurodiversity and acceptance, connecting businesses to an untapped workforce of skilled Autistic adults and targeting jobseekers not supported by…
Terrific article about our Autism Hiring Program in this month’s issue of The Business Monthly – page 9 https://online.fliphtml5.com/qhyhp/chpm/#p=1
Just in time for Father’s Day! The Scott Chernack Family Fund announces its RESPITE GOLF NIGHT for AUTISM DADS! Friday, June 17th 7-9 pm at Topgolf, 20101 Century Blvd., Germantown, MD CLICK for more information and to REGISTER
The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) welcomes Lydia Romero-Johnson as its new Family Navigator! Lydia has been connected to HCAS since the diagnosis of her oldest son in 2011. She has 15 plus years of experience in the healthcare field, 10 of them in mental health as a Registered Nurse. Lydia is a 2014 graduate…
