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          Board of Education Candidate Forum on 10/13

          September 20, 2022

          Join HCAS and SECAC on October 13, 2022 at 7pm via Zoom to meet this year’s candidates for the Howard County Board of Education! On Tuesday November 8th, Howard County…

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          Support Inclusive Housing in Howard County!

          March 18, 2022

          Help us support Inclusive Housing in Howard County this Monday, March 21 as the Howard County Council holds a hearing on CR29, legislation that will advance our Patuxent Commons housing…

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          HCAS’ Autism Hiring Program A Finalist for the Changemaker Challenge on Nov. 9th!

          October 20, 2021

          HCAS is thrilled to be a finalist for the 2021 Changemaker Challenge.  Our big ideas for social change….The Autism Hiring Program! Tune in November 9th at 6pm for the virtual…

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          Vaccine Update: Eligibility for Ages 16+ with Disabilities Who Receive Benefits

          March 24, 2021

          Beginning March 30th Phase 2B of Vaccines will open for Marylanders ages 16+ with disabilities who receive certain benefits will be eligible to receive vaccines.  You may preregister NOW at…

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          Advocacy Alert! HCPSS Budget 21-22!

          February 16, 2021

          Implore the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to follow through on the Superintendent’s Requested Budget! Background: Superintendent Martirano has asked the Howard County Board of Education for a $5.4…

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          Meet the BOE Candidates (Video Recordings)

          October 29, 2020

          Miss the Board of Education Candidate’s Forum on Special Education earlier this month? CLICK to watch recordings from the October 2020 Board of Ed. Forums sponsored by HCAS and SECAC.…

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          Meet the BOE Candidates!

          October 14, 2020

          Get to know the Howard County Board of Education Candidates. TWO NIGHTS! Night #1: Tuesday, OCTOBER 20 District 1 (Delmont-Small & Molyett @ 7pm) District 4 (Hotopp, Mallo & Palmer…

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          Howard County Autism Society

          There is a place for every person with autism in our world—a place of value and a place of worth. Much of the work undertaken by our organization is directed toward raising awareness and educating the general public about the complexities of autism.

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          Contact Info
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            Howard County Autism Society
            9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308
            Columbia, MD 21046
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            Office: 410-290-3466
            Fax: 410-290-5455
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            info@howard-autism.org

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          Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

          During inclement weather, HCAS follows the decision of the Howard County Public School System closing schedule. We encourage you to call in advance of your visit, 410-290-3466.

          The Howard County Autism Society is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, promote awareness and advocate for change on behalf of individuals with autism, their families and community. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our tax identification number is 52-1857712.

          990 (2021) | 501(c)(3) | Options Policy HCAS does not endorse any individual provider or treatment for autism per the HCAS Options Policy.

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