Remembering Norma Morales

The Howard County Autism Society is saddened to announce the passing of Norma Morales, an HCAS member and tireless volunteer. Norma was an impassioned autism mom and community leader. She…

Patuxent Commons Project Awarded $2.5 Million HUD Grant

Howard County Project Awarded $2.5 Million HUD Grant for Unique Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities Patuxent Commons housing development project in Columbia is one of only eight across the…

Support Patuxent Commons on #GivingTuesday!

This #GivingTuesday, Dec. 1st, help the Howard County Autism Society address the housing crisis faced by people with disabilities and bring this extraordinary project to life with your gift to Patuxent…

Emergency Respite Grants Available

The Emergency Respite Care Grants program at the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) was established in October 2020 through a generous grant from Howard County, MD.  Grants are intended to…

Autism Hiring Program – Employer Webinar 11/19!

Employers! Join the Howard County Autism Society on November 19th at 8:30am to learn how hiring individuals with autism can have a profoundly positive impact on your business. In this…

Meet Patuxent Commons! Tonight (11/5) at 6:30pm

The Howard County Autism Society is excited to have the opportunity to formally introduce Patuxent Commons to our future neighbors in the Hickory Ridge section of Columbia, MD! Tonight (11/5)…

Playground Signs Help Students Communicate and Play Freely, and Build Inclusive Community

    On Monday morning, October 26th, HCAS was honored to celebrate the installation of the first of eight new Communication Boards on the playground at Waverly Elementary School in…

Exciting Images of the Patuxent Commons Community!

We’re delighted to share these exciting images of the Patuxent Commons community! HCAS has led the effort to develop Patuxent Commons as a partial solution to the housing crisis facing…