FAPE – Family Advocacy & Parent Education Program

The Howard County Autism Society (HCAS) has been awarded a Community Service Partnership (CSP) grant by the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services to provide special education advocacy and familial support for students with special education needs. Services include one-to-one assistance and information on special education issues; one-to-one assistance on special education law and how it applies to personal circumstances; workshops and seminars on special education topics of interest; and a web-based special education news center. In addition, the multi-faceted delivery of services and specialized support will assist speakers of limited English, specifically the Spanish and Korean populations. FAPE is free of charge to families. FAPE helps parents of children with ALL disabilities to navigate the maze of special education laws and regulations through a series of workshops, and through one to one support and advocacy.