• Autism Awareness Day

    On Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences of the autism community while advocating for greater acceptance, inclusion, and support. At the Autism Society of Maryland, we believe that awareness is just the beginning—true impact comes from fostering understanding and creating a world where autistic individuals and their families feel valued and…

  • Rally on Capital Hill to Save Medicaid

    Medicaid is a LIFELINE—and it’s UNDER THREAT. Join us Wednesday, April 9 at 10:00 AM on Capitol Hill to say NO to cuts that would devastate critical disability services. Matthew Plantz, AUSOM Board Member and passionate self-advocate will be taking the mic to represent Maryland and AUSOM and share why Medicaid must be protected—you won’t…

  • Autism in the Park Howard County – POSTPONED to RAIN DATE, APRIL 13

    Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   NEW DATE!  SUNDAY, APRIL 13* 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Laura’s Place Playground, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park Columbia, MD *Originally scheduled for April 12 Join us for this FAVORITE Autism Acceptance Month Event! Autism in the Park is FREE for…

  • Autism in the Park – Anne Arundel County

    Join us for a final celebration of Autism Acceptance Month at Anne Arundel County's Autism in the Park Celebration! May 3, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Lake Waterford Park 830 Pasadena Rd, Pasadena MD 21122 #CelebrateDifferences in an inclusive, playful environment at Autism in the Park Anne Arundel County! Join us at Lake Waterford…

  • Caminata 3KM Unidos por el Autismo

    CAMINATA 3KM UNIDOS POR EL AUTISMO Puede 17, 2025 @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Centennial Park, Pavilion D, Ellicott City, MD ¡Únase al grupo de apoyo para padres de AUSOM para dar un paseo por Centennial Lake, jugar, comer y mucho más! Más detalles próximamente! Este evento incluirá rifas, juegos, comida, camisetas y mucho…

  • An Evening with Temple Grandin, in Laurel Maryland

    Applied Physics Lab/Johns Hopkins - Kossiakoff Conference Center 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD, United States

    Dr. Temple Grandin is coming to Laurel, Maryland! Join us for this special opportunity to hear from Temple Grandin, Ph.D., one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Dr. Grandin gets down to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple…

  • DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE/DIA DE DISCAPACIDADES DEL DESARROLLO EN LA LEGISLATURA

    Graduate by Hilton 126 West St, Annap, United States

    Mark Your Calendars & Save the Date DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE February 18, 2026 -  Stream Virtual: Maryland Developmental Disabilities Facebook Page Advocates look forward to DD Day at the Legislature all year! Hear from legislators and fellow advocates, learn about key advocacy priorities for this session, and meet with your representatives to…

  • World Autism Acceptance Day

    On World Autism Acceptance Day, we recognize and celebrate the diverse experiences of the autism community while advocating for greater acceptance, inclusion, and support. At the Autism Society of Maryland, we believe that acceptance is just the beginning—true impact comes from fostering understanding and creating a world where autistic individuals and their families feel valued…

  • Autism in the Park Howard County

    Blandair Park 5700 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD, United States

    Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Laura’s Place Playground, in the North area of Blandair Regional Park Columbia, MD *RAIN DATE IS APRIL 12, 2026 Join us for this FAVORITE Autism Acceptance Month Event! Autism in the Park is FREE for…

  • RAIN DATE: Autism in the Park Howard County

    Blandair Park 5700 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD, United States

    RAIN DATE! ¡Fecha alternativa en caso de lluvia! If we get rained out on Saturday April 11, we will hold this event on Sunday, April 12th. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with us at Autism in the Park!   Sunday, April 12, 2026/Abril 12 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Laura’s Place Playground, in the North area of…

  • AAM Self Advocate Panel

    AAM Self-Advocate Panel​​​​​​​ IN OUR OWN WORDS April 15, 2026 from 7 pm - 8:30 pm FREE - Virtual by Zoom - Registration is Required Autism Acceptance Month is when we're invited to expand our understanding of autism by listening to voices from the autism community. In this webinar, autistic adults share firsthand experiences about…

  • Community Conversation for the Disability Community

    Autism Society of Maryland 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 308, Columbia, MD, United States

    We want your input on public safety in Howard County, MD Accessible Resources for Independence (ARI) and the Autism Society of Maryland invite Howard County residents with disabilities to participate in a facilitated Community Conversation about public safety. Your feedback will help identify priorities, elevate lived experiences, and inform the work of the Howard County…