Ages 3-5 with adult. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
*Registration is required.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location: Howard County Library System / East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045
Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Registration required. If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location: Howard County Library System / Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Blvd Elkridge, MD 21075
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference
November 7-8, 2019
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference A Collaborative Conference Event
Join us to learn how Fortune 500 companies and other employers, large and small, are partnering with community resources, higher education, and state agencies to build more inclusive hiring programs that deliver business results. Experts will share their best practices, model programs and strategies to hire, train and manage uniquely talented individuals with autism and other neurological differences.
Keynote Speakers: John Elder Robinson, Paul Shattuck PhD & Tom D'Eri
Autism at work panel: Jamell Mitchell, James Mahoney & Jose Velasco
Contact Name : Neurodiversity Conference Committee
Maryland Rehabilitation Association MSDE Division of Rehabilitation Services Presents: Maryland Rehabilitation Conference 2019
Help us celebrate the partnerships between public vocational rehabilitation, community organizations, and the Maryland workforce partners that create successful outcomes for Marylanders with disabilities who want to work.
Keynote Speaker – Dave Steele, poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Thursday Lunchtime Speaker – Laura Ferrari, lifestyle and motivational speaker.
Free Developmental Screenings for Children and Youth
November 7, 2019
Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology students, under supervision of licensed therapists, are offering free developmental screenings for children from birth to Age 4. The screenings provide you with a valuable opportunity to understand how your child’s development compares to typical development in the areas of gross motor, visual motor integration, cognitive-perception, sensory organization, speech, language, and hearing. Consultation regarding the results of the screening will be provided.
Location:
Towson University Institute for Well-Being Speech-Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy Programs
One Olympic Place, RM 200
Towson, MD 21204
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference
November 7-8, 2019
Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference A Collaborative Conference Event
Join us to learn how Fortune 500 companies and other employers, large and small, are partnering with community resources, higher education, and state agencies to build more inclusive hiring programs that deliver business results. Experts will share their best practices, model programs and strategies to hire, train and manage uniquely talented individuals with autism and other neurological differences.
Keynote Speakers: John Elder Robinson, Paul Shattuck PhD & Tom D'Eri
Autism at work panel: Jamell Mitchell, James Mahoney & Jose Velasco
Contact Name : Neurodiversity Conference Committee
Maryland Rehabilitation Association MSDE Division of Rehabilitation Services Presents: Maryland Rehabilitation Conference 2019
Help us celebrate the partnerships between public vocational rehabilitation, community organizations, and the Maryland workforce partners that create successful outcomes for Marylanders with disabilities who want to work.
Keynote Speaker – Dave Steele, poet, author, public speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Thursday Lunchtime Speaker – Laura Ferrari, lifestyle and motivational speaker.
Join Lewis Black for a one-night performance at The Modell Lyric.
Known as the king of the rant, Grammy Award Winning Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.
Receiving critical acclaim as a stand-up, actor and author, his live show is legendary.
This exclusive performance will benefit Pathfinders for Autism and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Maryland Chapter
HCPSS Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Kevin Gilbert, will talk about how special education fits into his office and answer questions from the SECAC community. Use the link below to submit questions the meeting before November 8th. Then during the meeting anyone unable to pre-submit questions will have an opportunity to submit them in writing during the meeting.
Contact Name : Howard County SECAC
Contact Email : secacchair@gmail.com
Location: Wilde Lake Middle School 10481 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044
Please join us for the brand new Kol Echad Shabbat service featuring a new Siddur. It will be joyful, sensory friendly and of course all abilities are welcomed.
For special needs children ages three through seven.
Our Sensory Storytime is specifically designed for young children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call 410-222-6699 for more information and to register your child. Siblings always welcome!
We are pleased to partner with Autism Speaks and other local special needs organizations at select locations to provide the Santa Cares program this year. The program is for children and adults with special needs and abilities who would like additional assistance, extra time, or a quieter, less stressful environment in which to visit with Santa.
If you would like to schedule a visit with Santa on Santa Cares Day, please use the Eventbrite widget below to reserve your complimentary ticket. One ticket per group/family, please.
Sensory Friendly Visit with Santa at The Mall in Columbia
November 24, 2019 –
As part of the Say “Santa!” with It’s a Wonderful Lifetime photo takeover, Lifetime, Brookfield Properties, and the national advocacy organization, Autism Speaks, join together for Santa Cares Day—a sensory friendly event providing early access and extra time to visit and take photos with Santa to families with kids with autism and other special needs.
If you would like to schedule a visit with Santa on Santa Cares Day, please use the Eventbrite widget below to reserve your complimentary ticket. One ticket per group/family, please.
Location: The Mall In Columbia
(Lower Level – Near Lord & Taylor) 10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
Join us Sunday, November 24 for Santa Cares Day in Baltimore, MD! Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to our sensory-friendly event to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit and photos with Santa at White Marsh Mall.
Location: White Marsh Mall
8200 Perry Hall Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236
9:00-11:00 am
Virginia Spielmann, MSOT is the Executive Director of STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder in Greenwood Village Colorado. STAR is a global leader in education, treatment and research for sensory processing through the lifespan. She is a DIR/Floortime Training Leader and Expert and clinical consultant for the Interdisciplinary Council for Development and Learning (ICDL). Her extensive pediatric experience includes children on the autism spectrum, as well as those with Sensory Processing Disorder, infant mental health issues, children from adopted families and those who have experienced developmental trauma.
Harford County Residents! We know the holidays can be hard for your family. Come join us at Oak Grove Baptist Church for a free Thanksgiving meal for any families affected by special needs. This event is for residents of Harford County only. Registration is required as we need to have a tentative number so we can ensure we have plenty of food! Our meal is catered by Cracker Barrel and will consist of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, cornbread muffins, desserts, and drinks. A special kid menu will be provided for the one who just doesn't like traditional Thanksgiving food! Please RSVP by November 20th.
Contact Name : Trey Wooton
Contact Email : trey@oakgrovebaptist.com
Location: Oak Grove Baptist Church 2106 Churchville Rd. Bel Air, MD 21015
THE EAST COAST'S LARGEST HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! A three-day family event featuring more than 800 uniquely decorated holiday trees, wreaths & gingerbread houses, live entertainment, over 100 gift boutiques and Santa himself.
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds
The Cow Palace
2200 York Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093
THE EAST COAST'S LARGEST HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! A three-day family event featuring more than 800 uniquely decorated holiday trees, wreaths & gingerbread houses, live entertainment, over 100 gift boutiques and Santa himself.
Location: Maryland State Fairgrounds
The Cow Palace
2200 York Road
Timonium, Maryland 21093
Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (ages 3-5 with adult)
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