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SUMMARY:Mastering Your Child's IEP - A Parent & Guardian Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parent and Guardian Workshop\nMastering Your Child’s IEP\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026\n9:30am-2:00pm \nNonProfit Collaborative\n9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\nColumbia\, MD 21046 \nFREE PARKING\nParking and entrance are behind the building\nThere will be a “Bring-Your-Own-Lunch” break. \nPRESENTER\nBeth Benevides\nSpecial Education Advocation\, Autism Society of Maryland\nDirector of Outreach\, Hussman Foundation \nJoin us for an in-depth\, hands-on workshop designed to help you truly understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Together\, we’ll walk through each section of the IEP with a fine-toothed comb—breaking down what it means\, how it connects\, and how each part builds on the next to support your child’s success. \nThis session is ideal for parents who want to feel more confident navigating the IEP process\, advocating effectively\, and ensuring their child’s needs are fully addressed. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour child’s current complete IEP (printed in advance)\nJune 2026 Progress Report\nHighlighters and note-taking materials\n\nAdditional Details: \n\nA lunch break will be provided—please bring your own lunch.\nIf you do not have a printed copy or wish to use your computer\, please ensure your child’s most recent IEP is PDF accessible on your computer.\nCome ready to dig in\, ask questions\, and leave with a clearer\, stronger understanding of your child’s educational plan.\nSponsored by the Autism Society of Maryland\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION is REQUIRED for this “Pay-What-You-Can” event. \n\n\n\n\nQuestions?   Contact 410-290-3466 or susanne.mason@autismsocietymd.org
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/mastering-your-childs-iep-a-parent-guardian-workshop/
LOCATION:Howard County NonProfit Collaborative\, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive\, Columbia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Autism and Employment
DESCRIPTION:More Information Coming Soon! Please check back. \nOctober 28\, 2026 @7-8:30PM
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/free-webinar-autism-and-employment/
CATEGORIES:Education,Espanol,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Autism and Employment
DESCRIPTION:Autism and Employment: Opening Doors to Meaningful Employment\nOctober 28\, 2026\n7:00-8:30pm via ZOOM\nFREE to attend but registration is required at https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/olw553\nEsto será presentado – Ver abajo \nThis session will be moderated by Linda Hoyt\, Program Manager & Employment Specialist\, Autism Hiring Program \nFinding and keeping meaningful employment can be challenging for autistic individuals\, but there are many pathways to success.\nThis webinar will provide practical information and strategies for Autistic individuals\, families\, educators\, employers\, and professionals—from preparing for employment and navigating transition services to finding the right career and building workplace success. \nPanelists will discuss topics such as: \n\nDORS and DDA resources\nOvercoming barriers to employment\nJob searching and career planning\nWorkplace accommodations and ADA compliance\nSelf-advocacy and disclosure\nEmployer strategies and HR best practices for neuroinclusion\nBuilding resilience and independence\n\nWe’ll also explore ways to gain valuable work experience early through volunteering\, internships\, job shadowing\, and other opportunities—including thinking outside the box to turn part-time or volunteer experiences into full-time employment. \nAutismo y Empleo: Abriendo Puertas hacia un Empleo Significativo\n28 de octubre de 2026\n7:00–8:30 p.m. vía ZOOM\nGratis para asistir\, pero se requiere inscripción en este formulario de registro \nEsta sesión estará moderada por Linda Hoyt\, Gerente de Programa y Especialista en Empleo del Programa de Contratación de Autismo (Autism Hiring Program). \nEncontrar y mantener un empleo significativo puede ser un desafío para las personas autistas\, pero existen muchos caminos hacia el éxito. Este seminario web proporcionará información práctica y estrategias para personas autistas\, familias\, educadores\, empleadores y profesionales\, desde la preparación para el empleo y la navegación por los servicios de transición hasta la búsqueda de la carrera adecuada y la construcción del éxito en el lugar de trabajo. \n\nLos panelistas discutirán temas tales como:\nRecursos de DORS y DDA\nSuperación de barreras para el empleo\nBúsqueda de empleo y planificación de carrera\nAdaptaciones en el lugar de trabajo y cumplimiento de la ADA\nAutodefensa y divulgación\nEstrategias de empleadores y mejores prácticas de RR. HH. para la neuroinclusión\nConstrucción de resiliencia e independencia\n\nTambién exploraremos formas de adquirir experiencia laboral valiosa desde el principio mediante voluntariado\, pasantías (internships)\, observación laboral (job shadowing) y otras oportunidades\, incluyendo pensar de manera creativa para transformar experiencias de medio tiempo o de voluntariado en empleo a tiempo completo.
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/webinar-autism-and-employment/
CATEGORIES:Autism Hiring Program,Education,Espanol,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Autism and Puberty
DESCRIPTION:More Information Coming Soon! Please check back. \nNovember Date TBA @7-8:30PM
URL:https://autismsocietymd.org/event/free-webinar-autism-and-puberty/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Autism and Sensory Integration
DESCRIPTION:More Information Coming Soon! Please check back. \nAutism and Sensory Integration – December Date TBA @12:00PM (with Pathfinders for Autism)
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