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 live event where we’ll compete against 9 other finalists for a chance to win up to $35,000 to support The Autism Hiring Program. The Changemaker…
DetailsMaryland State Department of Education Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Service The transition from high school to college or employment can be an overwhelming and challenging time for students with disabilities and their families. Students face specific challenges in the transition from familiar special education services provided in middle and high school to…
DetailsHow to Document Concerns, Record Meetings, and Use Letters and Emails to Clarify Your Position Wrightslaw The school is responsible for providing your child with a free appropriate education, defined as an education from which your child receives meaningful educational benefit. In due process cases, schools try to defend IEPs with vague goals by claiming…
DetailsA fillable sheet to support your child across service delivery models Maryland State Department of Education For any child, transitions can be difficult. At the start of the school year, children are transitioning to school after summer break. A transition happens when a child returns to the school building after virtual learning, or from the…
DetailsOn September 15, 2021, Erik Kristopher Myers passed away. Erik served on the board of directors for the Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) and spent many hours volunteering. His thoughtful input and involvement with a wide range of HCAS activities has been much valued and appreciated. With his creativity and expertise in communication, he played…
DetailsVideo created by Parents’ Place of Maryland and MSDE to explain specially designed instruction (SDI) Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities is made up of unique supports and services that are included with the Individual Education Program (IEP) to enable them to access and make progress in general education. SDI may not be…
DetailsPotomac Community Resources in collaboration with the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), has produced five short videos to help families and developmental disability professionals throughout the State of Maryland learn about the services and supports offered by DDA and how to access them. All videos include ASL simultaneous interpretation. Topics include: The DDA application process…
DetailsHCAS is hiring! Click for information about our Family Navigator position at the Howard County Autism Society.
Join us for this important discussion on September 14, 2021 from 7-9pm with options for registrants to attend either Virtually or In-Person at our office located at 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive ( Training Room), Columbia, MD 21046. Masks will be required for those attending in-person. For those attending virtually, you will receive a link to the Webex…
DetailsJoin us for this timely webinar! Preparing for the Return to School: What’s Most Important To Communicate With Teachers Before School Starts August 24, 2021 – 7:00-8:00pm The start of a new school year is the perfect time to share important information about your child with their teacher(s). This webinar will provide parents with tips…
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