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…
Support members of the local autism community impacted by COVID-19 with your gift to The Madhu Fund at the Howard County Autism Society. The Madhu Thibaudeau Family Fund at the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) was created in memory of Madhu Thibaudeau, a long-time HCAS member, board member, volunteer and staff member, who passed away…
The workshop on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for young adults with disabilities with Michael Dalto (originally scheduled for March 26th) has been postponed. Once a new date has been selected, we will alert those registered. Thank you for your patience.
Out of an abundance of caution and after consulting with local officials, the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) has decided to cancel several of its upcoming events and activities. Please be assured, we do not make this decision lightly and know the value our events and activities have for the HCAS community. Below is a…
Our Asperger’s Family Support Group has been canceled for March 12, 2020. We look forward to seeing you at the April meeting.
