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          Autism Hiring Program – Employer Webinar 11/19!

          November 8, 2020

          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…

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

          November 5, 2020

          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)…

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

          October 30, 2020

              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…

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          Exciting Images of the Patuxent Commons Community!

          October 29, 2020

          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…

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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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          Every Step Counts!

          October 2, 2020

          Support the local autism community with your donation to the our Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run….now through October 31st! CLICK TO DONATE

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          Packet Pick-Ups for Every Step Counts Walk & 5K!

          September 18, 2020

          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…

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          Registration Now Open for Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K!

          July 30, 2020

          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…

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          Homeschooling Children With Special Education Needs: Important Considerations

          July 16, 2020

          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…

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          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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            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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          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 (2020) | 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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