Welcome!
The Anne Arundel County Chapter of the Autism Society serves as a resource for residents of Anne Arundel County with autism spectrum disorders and their families through education, advocacy, and public awareness activities, and by serving as a liaison to the Autism Society of America.
We offer information and support at our monthly meetings. Other resources include our newsletter, The Voice; our multimedia lending library; our resource and support guide; and an extensive collection of materials to assist with planning autism awareness activities in your schools and communities.
Announcements
Join our Yahoo group: We are working to make the information and support provided at our chapter meetings readily available to our community, whenever people may need it. With that in mind, we have created a chapter Yahoo group. Our members and e-subscribers are welcome to join. Bear in mind that the group was created for exchange of information, ideas, and support. Respect is required at all times. Our membership includes providers as well as individuals and families affected by autism. We welcome the knowledge providers bring to the group. Feel free to share your experience, but please remember that solicitation of group members will not be permitted. Visit and join the group here. Membership requires approval from the moderators.
Funding initiative: Our chapter now offers small grants (no more than $100) to pay for supplies for individuals or groups who want to plan autism awareness or education activities. Requests will be considered at each board meeting. The first round of applications is due on Monday, August 23. Applicants should submit a brief summary of the planned activity and an estimate of the cost of supplies. The board will also consider applications in January 2011 (applications due Thursday, January 20) and June 2011 (applications due Wednesday, June 1. Individuals or groups are eligible for funds once every 12 months, and all are encouraged to think beyond April when planning activities. Submit inquiries and applications to Alison Hamilton.
