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SUMMARY:Community Conversation for the Disability Community
DESCRIPTION:We want your input on public safety in Howard County\, MD  \nAccessible 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 Public Safety & Disability Task Force. \nCommunity Conversation for the Disability Community \nWednesday\, July 29\, 2026 \n5:00–8:00 p.m. \nAutism Society of Maryland \n9770 Patuxent Woods Drive \nColumbia\, MD 21046 \nThis facilitated discussion is an opportunity to share your experiences and ideas for improving interactions between people with disabilities and public safety agencies in Howard County. Your input will help shape future recommendations and strengthen community partnerships. \nParticipants will receive: \n– Dinner \n– A $50 gift card for attending the full session (5:00–8:00 p.m.) \n– An opportunity to help improve public safety for the disability community \nThis event is open to Howard County residents with disabilitis. Please register in advance and include any accommodation needs when completing your registration. \nRegister here: https://buff.ly/egU4pjD \nThis event is sponsored by Accessible Resources for Independence and the Autism Society of Maryland\, facilitated by the Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center\, and funded through an Ethan Saylor Alliance grant from the Maryland Department of Disabilities in partnership with Howard County.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/community-conversation-for-the-disability-community/
LOCATION:Autism Society of Maryland\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Suite 308\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Outreach
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SUMMARY:Safety & The Disability Community in Howard County
DESCRIPTION:Your voice matters. Your presence counts. \nJoin us on August 20th from 6:30-8:00pm at East Columbia 50+ Senior Center. We’ll discuss safety concerns affecting people with disabilities in Howard County\, identify challenges\, and develop solutions that promote inclusion\, accessibility and well-being for everyone. \nOpen to all community members.  ASL interpretation. Please request accommodations when you register or contact our office at melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org or 410-290-3466\, x7677. \nRegistration encouraged but not required. CLICK TO REGISTER \nSponsored by Accessible Resources for Independence and the Autism Society of Maryland. Facilitated by Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center. Funded through a grant from the Ethan Saylor Alliance a program of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. In partnership with Howard County\, MD.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/safety-the-disability-community-in-howard-county/
LOCATION:East Columbiz 50+ Senior Center\, 6610 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Safety & The Disability Community in Howard County / La seguridad y la comunidad de personas con discapacidad
DESCRIPTION:Safety & The Disability Community in Howard County – VIRTUAL MEETING\n\n\nSeptember 1\, 2026\n2:00-3:00 pm\nVirtual via ZOOM\nRegistration: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/2od8yz\n\n\n\nWe invite the community to join us to discuss safety concerns affecting people with disabilities in Howard County\, MD\, identify challenges\, and develop solutions that promote inclusion\, accessibility and well-being for everyone.\n\n\n\nASL and Spanish Interpreters Provided.\n\n\n\nPlease request accommodations as you register. You can also email melissa.rosenberg@autismsocietymd.org or call 410-290-3466\, x7677.\n\n\n\nSponsored by Autism Society of Maryland and Accessible Resources for Independence. Facilitated by Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center. Funded through a grant from the Ethan Saylor Alliance. In partnership with Howard County\, MD\n\n\n\nLa seguridad y la comunidad de personas con discapacidad\n\n\n1 de septiembre de 2026\n2:00 p. m. – 3:00 p. m.\nVirtual a través de ZOOM\nRegistro: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/2od8yz\n\n\n\nInvitamos a la comunidad a acompañarnos para hablar sobre las preocupaciones de seguridad que afectan a las personas con discapacidad en el condado de Howard\, Maryland\, identificar desafíos y desarrollar soluciones que promuevan la inclusión\, la accesibilidad y el bienestar para todos.\n\n\n\nSe contará con intérpretes de ASL y español.\n\n\n\nPor favor\, solicite adaptaciones al registrarse. También puede enviar un correo electrónico a catalina.ramos@autismsocietymd.org\n\n\n\nPatrocinado por Autism Society of Maryland y Accessible Resources for Independence. Facilitado por Mediation and Conflict Resolution Center. Financiado mediante una subvención de Ethan Saylor Alliance. En colaboración con el condado de Howard\, Maryland
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/safety-the-disability-community-in-howard-county-la-seguridad-y-la-comunidad-de-personas-con-discapacidad/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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