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Howard County Autism Society
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              Advancing Neurodiversity
              in Maryland’s Workforce!
            • Patuxent Commons Housing Initiative
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            • 911 Address Flagging Program
        • Get Involved
          • Support HCAS!
          • Walk & 5K Run
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          • The Scott Chernack Family Fund
          • Join HCAS
          • Volunteer
          • 30th Anniversary Gala
        • Latest News
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          • Calendar of Events
          • Walk & 5K Run
          • Autism Acceptance Month!
          • Bags and Beers! 2022 Cornhole Tournament!
          • 30th Anniversary Gala
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          Be part of the largest statewide advocacy event of the year for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!  DD Day in Annapolis – 2.22.22 @ 8:15am (Virtually).  Click on the logo to register!  

           

          RECENT EFFORTS

          Testimony in Support of HB226 – Public Schools – Use of Video Recording Devices in Self-Contained Special Education Classrooms (2/3/22 – in partnership with Pathfinders for Autism)

          Testimony in Support of SB209 – Special Education – Prolonged School Closure – Extension of Education Services (1/27/21)

          HCAS Letter of Support for HB849-Creation of State Coordinator Position for Autism Strategy (2/25/20)

          HCAS Support of HB12421 SB1019 – Use of Video Recording Devices in Special Education Classrooms (2/24/20)

          PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

          The Arc Maryland 

          Maryland Developmental Disability Council

          Disability Rights Maryland 

          Home and Community Based Settings (HCBS) Advocacy Coalition

          Maryland Statewide Independent Living Council

          People On The Go

          National Level Advocacy

          Public Policy – Autism Society of America

          Arc of The United States

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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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          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 (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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