Preparing for the Holiday Season and National Family Caregivers Month!
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As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaches, we want to make sure our ASBC families are prepared with the best holiday planning resources available through the National Autism Society network. We are also celebrating National Family Caregivers Month this November, and don't forget to vote in Maryland's Gubernatorial and Mid-term Election on November 8th (if you haven't already during early voting)!
Voting Resources:
Holiday Planning & Preparation:
National Family Caregivers Month:
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The ASBC Membership Fee will increase to $15 a year in January 2023!
If you are not a member yet, the next two months are your last chance to become a member at the $10 rate! Don't miss out to enjoy the membership benefits below - become a member TODAY for only $10 a year, sign up here: https://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/get-involved/become-a-member/
Family membership includes:
- Access to member-only social events
- Up to $100 per family per year to attend Autism related workshops and conferences provided by the Charles J. Fowler, Jr. Memorial Fund
- Access to ASBC grants and funding opportunities (for families living in Baltimore City and County)
Your membership helps the Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake:
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Connect people to valuable information and resources through our phone line, website, calendar and [email protected] email
- Provide monthly groups like our virtual discussion groups for adults with Autism, and parents/caregivers
- Provide monthly socials for those in the Autism community
Not a member yet? Don't miss out - become a member TODAY for only $10 a year (until December 31st, 2022), sign up here: https://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/get-involved/become-a-member/
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Make Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake Your Amazon Smile Charity! | It's now easier than ever to support the Autism Society of Baltimore Chesapeake - all you need to do is shop online! Make us your Amazon Smile charity organization by going to this URL: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1864361 and don't forget to always shop Amazon Smile! | |
Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run Returns November 19TH! | |
ASBC is partnering with Autism Society Howard County again for their Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run! The new date of November 19th is almost here! If you haven't registered yet, make sure to do so soon!
Every Step Counts Autism Walk & 5K Run
Saturday, November 19, 2022
9am – Noon
Centennial Park, Ellicott City, MD
For more information and to register today, please click here: https://buff.ly/39ColcY.
If you are a business owner or entrepreneur looking for a great way to get involved with the community, consider sponsoring the event! Click here to sponsor: https://buff.ly/3PnyQ3k
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By Autistics, For Autistics: Our Autistic Adult Meetup - Dave & Buster's | |
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Take a break from family during the holidays and join other members of the Autistic community for food, fun, and socialization! The ASBC welcomes all our Autistic adult group to Dave & Buster's in White Marsh for free food and paid games. Enjoy a French dip or chicken bacon panini with fries and a side salad. Unlimited coffee, tea, and soda! Look out for a registration link email for our Autistic adults group!
WHERE?
Dave & Buster's
8200 Perry Hall Blvd, White Marsh, MD 21236
COST?
ASBC Members - FREE
Non-ASBC Members - $5.00
WHEN?
Saturday, November 26, 2022 1 to 4 p.m.
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Looking back at October: Fun Times
at Players Fun Zone!
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ASBC families had a great time at Players Fun Zone, enjoying attractions like bumper cars, bounce houses, mini-golf, and more! The day even included one of our families winning a $100 gift card raffle to Players Fun Zone! | |
Virtual Groups, Meetings & Other Resources | |
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Upcoming ASBC Virtual Groups
Click the group name to register and receive the email reminders and login information.
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General Session
An inclusive space for all adults to learn and grow in their understanding
Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 29th @ 7:00pm
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Parent / Caregiver Discussion Group
A supportive environment to meet other parents and share
Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 15th @ 7:00pm
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Autistic Adult Discussion Group
Every Thursday @ 9:00pm
For Autistic Adults (18+) Only
A casual, neurodiverse space to connect and share
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SPARK Sunday at We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym | |
Making AAC More Inclusive: Spectrum Support BLAAC | |
Joy F. Johnson, M.Ed., MS, BCBA, of the Black Spectrum Fund, is developing an AAC app for children called Spectrum Support BLAAC to combat the lack of diversity and representation in current AAC apps. The illustrations feature Black Autistic characters with he, she, and they pronouns. People can download PDFs of the picture communication versions for free from her website while the app is still in development at https://joyfjohnson.com/ under "Free Resources" at the end of the page (and if you want to support the project, you can donate to the Black Spectrum Fund on the same page!). | |
SECAC November Meeting on November 7th | | | | |
