Calendar
Events in March 2021
- BCPS SECAC Meeting
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BCPS SECAC MeetingOur areas of focus continue to be education and advocacy. Our voices will continue to be used in a positive, organized effort to help parents and professionals convey information and experiences to leadership, to support the Department of Special Education in their goals, and to advise the Board of Education and top-level decision makers in Baltimore
County Public Schools.Our meeting topics will remain fluid this year so that we can be responsive to the needs of BCPS families during these unprecedented times. We hope you will consider joining us for any or all of the scheduled SECAC meetings below.
Registration is not required. All meetings are open to the public.
Contact Name : SERC
Contact Email : egalvez@bcps.org
- Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile
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Group for Partners with an Asperger's ProfileIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who communicate and see the world like you do about the challenges that arise in neurodiverse relationships. Not only are coping strategies and tools presented, they are practiced in the meetings to help group members improve their relationship skills.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Online - Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Money and Benefits Management
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Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Money and Benefits ManagementNew Year, New Free Webinars from Quality Trust for DC Parents and Caregivers
Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about strategies for working, saving, and spending money without losing your benefits. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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OnlineSupport Group of the Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake–
Support Group of the Autism Society of Baltimore-ChesapeakeSupport group open to all adults. Meeting begins with general announcements about upcoming activities, followed by individual introductions and the invitation to share one "golden moment" you've experienced during the previous month. Following that, there will be time for questions and follow-up discussion as well as further opportunity for group support and socialization. Some meetings will have speakers on topics of interest to the autism community in the Baltimore area.
Light refreshments and handouts available along with access to our lending library.
Please be aware that support group meetings are for adults as some topics discussed may not be suitable for children, and child care is not provided.
For information about ASBC, call our phone line at 410-655-7933 or email info@baltimoreautismsociety.orgLocation
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital, 3rd Floor Conference Room
1708 W Rogers Ave
Baltimore, MD 21209Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
- Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese
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Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese–
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese–
Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. CheeseChuck E. Cheese is proud to support families who have children with autism and other special needs. We offer a sensory-friendly experience on the first Sunday of every month at participating locations, opening our stores two hours before their normal opening time. Our Sensory Sensory events include a trained and caring staff that work to ensure each guest has a fun-filled visit. We realize that the Chuck E. experience can be very stimulating for any child, so our mission is to create an event that allows ALL kids to be a kid.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Chuck E. Cheese
6637 Gov Ritchie & I-695
Glen Burnie, MD 21061Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse Relationship–
Spouse Group for Neurotypical Partners in a Neurodiverse RelationshipGroup leader Grace Myhill, MSW, focuses small group discussions on coping strategies for the unique issues that arise because of the neurological differences between each partner in a neurodiverse couple.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Cross Keys
BALTIMORE, MD 21210VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfindersforautism.org
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Online - Preparing Students with Autism to Enter the Workforce -- Dr. Temple Grandin
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Preparing Students with Autism to Enter the Workforce -- Dr. Temple GrandinAbout Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin is well known to many for her trailblazing work as a spokesperson for people with autism and her lifelong work with animal behavior. Her life’s work has been to understand her own autistic mind, and to share that knowledge with the world, aiding in the treatment of individuals with the condition.
About the class
Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, shares her perspective on what students with autism need to be doing while they are young to prepare themselves to enter the workforce after completing their education.
Contact Name : Varsity Tutors
Contact Email : (888) 888-0446
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's–
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Online - Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meeting
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Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers) Self Advocacy group meetingWe have established a self- advocacy group that welcomes not only the individuals with disabilities that we serve but others as well. The group is called Voices of U.S. (Unified Speakers).
All Voices of U.S meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Mid-Atlantic Main Office (2109 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air MD, 21015).
Each meeting is a social event where people can discuss whatever recent success they have had, current events and hold fundraisers.All attendees receive food and drink at every meeting.
Volunteers are welcomed!
Feel free to ask any questions.Parnell Barmer
Day Options Director, Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation
2109 Laurel Bush Road, Bel Air, Maryland, 21015
Cell- 443-468-9815Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Mid-Atlantic Human Service Corporation Main Office
2109 Laurel Bush Road
Bel Air, Maryland 21015 - Kol Echad: Inclusive Shabbat
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Kol Echad: Inclusive ShabbatJoin us on Friday for a sensory friendly Passover craft and Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Melanie Blatt!
4:30 pm, email baltimorekolechad@gmail.com for the Zoom link!
Contact Name : Kol Echad
Contact Email : baltimorekolechad@gmail.com
Kol Echad: Inclusive Shabbat–
Kol Echad: Inclusive ShabbatJoin us on Friday for a sensory friendly Passover craft and Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Melanie Blatt!
This events starts at 4:30 pm, email baltimorekolechad@gmail.com for the Zoom link!Contact Name : Kol Echad
Contact Email : baltimorekolechad@gmail.com
- Finding Support for Parents of Students With Aspergers/Autism
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Finding Support for Parents of Students With Aspergers/AutismOver the past 25 years the Aspergers/Autism Network has worked with tens of thousands of adults with an Aspergers/Autism profile as well as with parents of neurodiverse children, teens, and adults. They have found that parents feel that their friends who are parenting neurotypicals don't understand the journey that they are on with their neurodiverse child. Some parents have been on this journey since their child was in preschool, and others are suddenly finding out that their 25-year-old adult child is on the spectrum.
In this webinar, Michele Contara, Co-Director or AANE Adult Services will examine the strengths and challenges facing individuals with autism who do not have an intellectual disability in order to identify ways to reframe and improve the parent/child relationship and suggest ways for parents to obtain the support they urgently need.
What You Will Learn
Examine the strengths and challenges facing individuals with autism without an intellectual disability.
Identify ways to reframe and improve the parent/child relationship.
Suggest ways for parents to obtain the support they urgently need.
Contact Name : Varsity Tutors
Contact Email : (888) 888-0446
- Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Becoming a Family Caregiver Provider for DC Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
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Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: Becoming a Family Caregiver Provider for DC Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)Please join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about the rules and strategies for being paid by DC DDA for being a caregiver to your family member. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
- VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
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VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger'sIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
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Online - CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource Conference
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CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource ConferenceWorkshop Sessions on Communication/Advocacy Skills and School Anxiety!
Connections with Community Agencies!Questions? Reach out to the Parent Resource Center at prc@ccps.org or 410-996-5637
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: DC DDA’s New Complaint Process
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Quality Trust "Hot Topics" Series: DC DDA’s New Complaint Processlease join us for the 2021 “Hot Topics” series! We have set up free webinars on topics chosen by people with disabilities and their families. In this series, you will learn practical information and strategies to help people and families in the District to get the most out of available supports and services.
In this "Hot Topics" session, you will hear from Jonathan Martinis, Senior Legal Director at the Burton Blatt Institute, about the rules and strategies for accessing and using DDA’s new compliant process. Rhonda White, QT Family Ties of DC Program Coordinator, will facilitate question & answer and a discussion to make sure you learn what you want and need.
If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda White at rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org or (202)302-6635.
Contact Name : Rhonda White
Contact Email : rwhite@dcqualitytrust.org
- Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center Virtual Support Sessions
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Cecil County Public Schools’ Parent Resource Center Virtual Support SessionsAn informal opportunity for parents to chat with each
other and the PRC staff, share strategies, and to network
with other families with children with special needs or
developmental delays.Contact Name : Cecil County PRC
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource Conference
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CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education (PRC) - Virtual Resource ConferenceWorkshop Sessions on Communication/Advocacy Skills and School Anxiety!
Connections with Community Agencies!Questions? Reach out to the Parent Resource Center at prc@ccps.org or 410-996-5637
Contact Name : Parent Resource Center
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
- Group for Partners with an Asperger's Profile
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Group for Partners with an Asperger's ProfileIn this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who communicate and see the world like you do about the challenges that arise in neurodiverse relationships. Not only are coping strategies and tools presented, they are practiced in the meetings to help group members improve their relationship skills.
Contact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Online