Calendar
Events in December 2019
- Kennedy Krieger Festival of Trees
Kennedy Krieger Festival of TreesTHE 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 21093Contact Name : Kennedy Krieger
Contact Email : emetelski@pathfinhttps://festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org/contact-usdersforautism.org
Breakfast with Santa st the Festival of Trees–
Breakfast with Santa st the Festival of TreesBreakfast with Santa tickets include a hot buffet breakfast and all-day admission to Festival of Trees! Children 12 and under will receive a special gift from Santa, unlimited train and carousel rides, and access to the fun house!
To make the Breakfast with Santa event more special and to cut down on the crowds, Kennedy Krieger Institute is selling a limited number of tickets based on the amount of seating available for breakfast. Any child with a free ticket MUST sit on an adult’s lap during the breakfast.
Location:
Cow Palace
2200 York Rd
Lutherville-Timonium, MD 210938:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Door Time: 8:00 AMContact Name : Festival of Trees
Contact Email : https://www.mt.cm/festival-trees-breakfast-santa-2019
Sensory Friendly Santa at The Mall at Prince George's–
Sensory Friendly Santa at The Mall at Prince George'sChildren within every spectrum of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session, to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus during dedicated hours. Please reserve your complimentary ticket on Eventbrite - ONE TICKET per group/family, please.
Location:
The Mall at Prince Georges
3500 East West Highway
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Contact Name : The Mall at Prince Georges
Contact Email : https://mallatprincegeorges.com/tools/contact_us
- Children's Sensory Room - Open House
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Children's Sensory Room - Open HouseDiscover our Children's Sensory Room, a unique space for children (ages 14 and under) of all abilities to enjoy with their families and caregivers. The Children's Sensory Room provides stimulation and relaxation through touch, light, sound and using an array of multi-sensory experiences.
Contact Name : Julie McCashland
Contact Email : mccashland@hcplonline.org
Location:
Abingdon Library
2510 Tollgate Road
Abingdon, Maryland 21009 - Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun
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Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren 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.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Elkridge Branch Library
6540 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD 21075Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun–
Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren 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.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Elkridge Branch Library
6540 Washington Blvd
Elkridge, MD 21075 - Sensory Friendly Santa at Fair Oaks Mall
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Sensory Friendly Santa at Fair Oaks MallReserve your space now for the 8th annual Sensory Friendly Santa event at Fair Oaks Mall's Santa's Flight Academy! Fair Oaks Mall will create sensory-friendly adaptations to Santa's Flight Academy to allow for a softer environment with lower lights and sounds for children with special needs. This private event will allow your family to avoid the lines this holiday season.
Location:
Fair Oaks Mall
11750 Fair Oaks Mall
Fairfax, VA 22033Contact Name : .
Contact Email : .
Sensory Santa–
Sensory SantaAll families with children with Autism and other special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calmer environment. This is a registration only event with 10 minute slots available from 9:30am until 1:00pm. Registration will begin two weeks prior to the event on November 23rd. Limited spots and this event fills up quickly!
Please call the Mountain Road Community branch at 410-222-6699 to register
Contact Name : Natalie Benjamin
Contact Email : nbenjamin812@yahoo.com
Location:
Mountain Road Library
4730 Mountain Road
Pasadena, Maryland 21122 - Sensory Friendly Visit with Santa The Mall in Columbia
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Sensory Friendly Visit with Santa The Mall in ColumbiaAs 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 21044Contact Name : The Columbia Mall
Contact Email : https://www.themallincolumbia.com/en/contact-us.html
Sensory Friendly Santa at The Shops at Kenilworth–
Sensory Friendly Santa at The Shops at KenilworthChildren within every spectrum of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session, to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa Claus during dedicated hours. Please reserve your complimentary ticket on Eventbrite - ONE TICKET per group/family, please.
Visits with Santa are free. Photo packages that capture holiday memories will be available for purchase at the event, pricing varies by location.
Location:
The Shops at Kenilworth
800 Kenilworth Dr.
Towson, MD 21204Contact Name : .
Contact Email : .
- Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun
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Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren 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.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Miller Branch Library
9421 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun–
Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Central Branch Library
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044Sensory Friendly Santa at Carroll Springs School–
Sensory Friendly Santa at Carroll Springs SchoolCarroll Springs School
495 S. Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157Contact Name : .
Contact Email : .
Children's Sensory Room - Open House–
Children's Sensory Room - Open HouseDiscover our Children's Sensory Room, a unique space for children (ages 14 and under) of all abilities to enjoy with their families and caregivers. The Children's Sensory Room provides stimulation and relaxation through touch, light, sound and using an array of multi-sensory experiences.
Contact Name : Julie McCashland
Contact Email : mccashland@hcplonline.org
Location:
Abingdon Library
2510 Tollgate Road
Abingdon, Maryland 21009Sensory Friendly Play & Learn–
Sensory Friendly Play & LearnChildren of all abilities and their caregivers are welcome to this small informal, judgment-free learning environment. A great opportunity to support young children in developing early literacy and group social skills through free play and sensory exploration. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Glenwood Branch Library
2350 State Route 97
Cooksville, MD 21723 - SMRO- Governors Transitioning Youth Initiative
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SMRO- Governors Transitioning Youth InitiativeTransition planning is when a student with a disability, along with family members, the school system, and service providers, begin to officially plan for life after high school.
Transition planning should begin when you are 14 (if not earlier!). This may sound very early, but if you plan to apply for services you may need to get your applications in before you graduate so your supports are ready for you when you leave school.
Overview of Training
Importance of planning Eligibility
1) Transition Programs & Services
2) Employment First
3) DDA WaiversWho should attend?
* Self-advocates
* Family members/AlliesLocation:
SMRO- DDA
312 Marshall Ave
#700
Laurel, MD 20707Contact Name : Nicole LeBlanc
Contact Email : nicole.leblanc@maryland.gov
- Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun
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Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren 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.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Miller Branch Library
9421 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042 - Joint SESAC/SECAC Forum
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Joint SESAC/SECAC ForumPlease plan to join us to share your expertise and learn critical components about leadership of your local SECAC to support a local and Statewide educational system meeting the needs of students with disabilities and their families.
Contact Name : Carmen Brown
Contact Email : carmen.brown1@maryland.gov
Location:
JHU/CTE
6740 Alexander Bell Drive
Room 218/219
Columbia, MD 21046 - Sensory Friendly Santa at Churchville Recreation Center
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Sensory Friendly Santa at Churchville Recreation CenterChurchville Recreation Center – Level Building
3023 Level Road
Churchville, MD 21028
10:00-11:30 am
Please call the Therapeutic Recreation Office to schedule a picture appointment time at 410.638.4899.
Fee – $3.00Contact Name : .
Contact Email : .
Sensory Story Time–
Sensory Story TimeMulti-sensory story time, developed for children and families of all abilities, with engaging visuals, interactive stories, adaptive movement and sensory activities. Sibling participation is welcomed. The Children's Sensory Room will be open after story time to explore. Please contact the library to register and discuss special accommodations in advance. This story time is designed for ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver and family.
Contact Name : Julie McCashland
Contact Email : mccashland@hcplonline.org
Location:
Abingdon Library
2510 Tollgate Road
Abingdon, Maryland 21009 - Sensory Friendly Performance of Frozen Jr.
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Sensory Friendly Performance of Frozen Jr.
Contact Name : pathfinders
Contact Email : mbartholme@pathfindersforautism.org
- "Financial Planning for Special Needs"
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"Financial Planning for Special Needs"It is a topic that every special needs parent needs to address, but most keep putting off: planning for your child's future financial needs. Please join Bill Heider, Independence Planning Group, and Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE, as they prepare us to provide for our children's financial needs. Registered attendees will receive a special needs financial planning book.
Contact Name : Cecil County Public Schools Parent Resource Center for Special Education
Contact Email : prc@ccps.org
Location:
CCPS Parent Resource Center for Special Education
203 Newark Avenue
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
Elkton, Maryland 21921 - Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun
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Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren of all abilities and their caregivers are welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Savage Branch Library
9525 Durness Lane
Laurel, MD 20723 - Parent Coaching
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Parent CoachingBeing a parent is among the most difficult jobs in the universe. We are called to teach, model, love, support, comfort, advise, and give discipline. Sometimes these roles conflict with each other and we are pulled in opposing directions. Add in our fast-paced environment and the impact of social media and this job can be monumentally difficult. Parent coaching provides guidance to parents and helps families consider what is going well and what challenges need to be addressed. All kids want to be successful, and parent coaching can give parents the tools to teach kids the skills and resilience they need.
Parenting a child with autism, anxiety, ADHD, and other neurological challenges adds another layer of complexity. Despite the best advice from friends, family, and others, sometimes additional tools and strategies are needed.
Lighthouse is pleased to offer parent coaching one Saturday a month. These 45-minute sessions can stand alone as one-time supports or can be on-going coaching sessions. Prior to the first session, our Social Learning Coordinator, Jolene Farmer, sends a skills inventory for parents to complete. Together with Jolene, parents will prioritize goals and decide on an action plan designed especially for their family.
Our next available session is October 20th. There is one remaining slot available on this day at 1:15pm. The next upcoming dates for coaching sessions is 11/17 from 10am to 2pm.
Please contact Jolene Farmer to schedule
Jolene@lighthousemd.orgContact Name : --
Contact Email : --
Location:
Lighthouse, Inc
60 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228 - Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun
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Sensory Friendly Stories & FunChildren of all abilities and their caregivers are welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Contact Name : Cari Gast
Contact Email : cari.gast@hclibrary.org
Location:
HCLS Savage Branch Library
9525 Durness Lane
Laurel, MD 20723