Events

Some upcoming events that you might be interested in. Please note these events are being held by other organizations please contact them directly to register and with any questions.

  • MDTAP AT Library Tours

Would you like to see some of the newest AT on the market?
Would you like to talk with an assistive technology specialist to learn more?
Schedule a customized tour of the AT library to learn about how AT can best help you, your friends, your family or your clients!

To schedule a tour, contact Erin Swann at eswann@mdtap.org or 410-554-9276

  • Sensory Friendly Films at AMC
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.  Please check times on the AMC website. 
  •  MATN Collaborating to Support Implementation

May 24, 2018
6740 Alexander Bell Drive
Columbia, MD.

Registration now open click here 

  • Free Yoga for Children and Teens with Autism 
Saturdays 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm, May 26 & June 9 & 23
The Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 MD-108 # 109
Columbia, MD. 21045

These classes are a wonderful way to help reduce anxiety and challenging tactile sensitivity issues. Parents are encouraged to participate as well. No need to register, just mark your calendar and join HCAS at the Yoga Center. For more information, email info@howard-autism.org or call
410-290-3466

  • BE SAFE The Interactive Movie Training – Where individuals with special needs learn how to interact safely with law enforement.

May 31st, 2018 6 pm
To learn more and register click here 

  • Brave in the Attempt: Transform

June 6, 2018 5 pm – 9 pm
Towson University

To register click here

  • DDA 101
June 12, 2018 – 7:00-9:00pm
Join Howard County Autism Society for this beginner’s guide to registering and accessing services for your child from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration.   Meet at HCAS in the Howard County NonProfit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD.  Park and enter from the rear of the building through double glass doors with number “100.”  Signs in the lobby will direct you to the room for your meeting.
  • Autism Society National Conference to be Held in Washington DC/Bethesda  

July 10-12, 2018

The National ASA Conference comes home to Washington DC/Bethesda this summer with an Opening Reception, Luncheon Keynote Session, breakout sessions and transportation to the Day on the Hill Event with breakfast provided at the Capitol.  What a great opportunity to stay local while attending this event!  Individuals, families and professionals are encouraged to attend.
Early bird rates end April 15th!  CLICK for more information and to register online.
Howard County Autism Society is scheduling visits to our elected officials on July 12th during the day.  Join them in advocating for individuals with autism and their families to our local delegation.  If you would like to be part of those visits, please email melissa.rosenberg@howard-autism.org.
  • RESNA’s 2018 Annual Conference

July 11 – 12 Pre Conference
July 13 – 15 Conference
Hyatt Regency, Arlington, VA.

For more information click here 

  • You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown 

Sunday July 22, 2018 11 am

Imagination Stage will have a sensory friendly performance of the children’s classic Robin Hood Tickets are 100% refundable up until the show begins.

http://imaginationstage.org/shows-tickets/accessibility/
http://patrons.imaginationstage.org/single/PSDetail.aspx…

  • Closing the Gap 2018 36th Annual Conference 

Pre-Conference workshops September 24-25
Conference September 26-28

New Location Mystic Lake Center and Casino Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd
Prior Lake, Minnesota

For more information click here 

  • World of Possibilities Expo

For free passes and more information go to http://expo.caringcommunities.org/index.php

  • ATIA Conference 

Pre-Conference January 29 – 30, 2019
Conference January 30 – February 2

Caribe Royale All Suite Hotel & Convention Center
Orlando, FL.

For more information click here

  • LDA’s 56th Annual International Conference
February 18-21, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas
For more information go to the conference page.
  • Voyagers: A Dance Among the Planets 

Sunday March 31, 2019 1.30 pm

Kennedy Center – Change things up with a sensory friendly opera or symphonic orchestra concert at the Kennedy Center!
http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/accessibility

You can find some great pre-visit materials in the link below that include social stories and sensory maps of some of their theaters.
http://www.kennedy-center.org/Pages/accessibility/sensory