Juneteenth National Independence Day
2023-06-19
On June 19, 1865, Union forces landed in Galveston, TX and informed the populace that the Civil War had ended and that those enslaved were free. In commemoration of this day, and all it represents, our office will be closed.

Webinar: National Pathways to Transition with Autism Speaks
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
What comes next for your autistic child after high school? Whether it’s a job, post-secondary education, a day habilitation program, or living outside of the family home, planning for the transition to adulthood is key for the best outcomes. Find out how and when to get started at Autism Speaks’ free webinar:
National Pathways to Transition
Thursday, June 22, 2023
12:00pm EDT
Register here
Guest Speakers:
Karen Krainz Edison, MSW, LSW, Nisonger Center, UCEDD, The Ohio State University
Lauren Savioli, MS, BCBA, LABA, Director of Clinical Practice, Nashoba Learning Group
Dr. Erin Lozott, EdD, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP, Program Director, Els for Autism Foundation
Topics include:

Important considerations in planning for the transition to adulthood
Working with your school district to develop a transition plan
Reliable resources to support optimal transition outcomes

Who Should Come? Autism Speaks’ event is open to autistic students aged 12 through 21, family members, school staff, adult autism services professionals, advocates and policy makers.
Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with details to from Accelevents.
Contact Autism Speaks here with any questions or to request an accommodation.

WEBINAR: “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force
2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:00
The Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Technology First Task Force is excited to invite you to their first-ever monthly DDA “Tech Tuesday’s” lunch and learn series leading up to the anniversary of Maryland being a Technology First State.

During this monthly series, they will dive into how Marylanders with developmental disabilities can utilize various technologies to LIVE, WORK and PLAY in the communities of their choice.

Below is a brief description of the upcoming “Tech Tuesday” topics:
June 27, 2023: Enabling Technology & Inclusion: My Community and My Job
This session will look at job coaching technology that is available to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to get and maintain employment. This session will also cover various technologies that assist individuals to safely and independently access and participate in their communities.
REGISTER
July 25, 2023: “Let’s Talk”- A Conversation with DDA Provider Service Teams and Shift, Inc.
This workshop will cover how to become a technology provider in Maryland and the benefits of education and certification offered through Shift, Inc. as a provider in a Technology First State. https://www.techfirstshift.com/
REGISTER
August 15, 2023: One-year Celebration of Maryland as a Technology First State
REGISTER
Need more information?
For questions about registering for the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA’s Director of Professional Development, Dr. Yemonja Smalls at yemonja.smalls@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA Director of Innovation, Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones2@maryland.gov .

Happy Independence Day!
2023-07-04
Our office is closed in observance of Independence Day. We wish all our friends and family a safe and happy 4th of July!

In-Person Event: Join us at the Department on Disability Services Provider Fair in DC!
2023-07-19 08:00 - 17:00
Brought to you by the Government of the District of Columbia’s Department on Disability Services, the DDS Provider Fair offers District residents with disabilities and their families opportunities to engage with organizations that offer a variety of supports. Meet with DDS Providers, DC government agencies, and other community-based agencies that provide supports and services to DC Residents with disabilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and connect with your community.
Don’t forget to stop by our Total Care Services, Inc. table – we’d love to meet you!
When: Wednesday, July 19th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Register here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/dds-provider-fair

Click below to see flyers for the event:

DDS Provider Fair General Public New with Language Access 1
DDS Provider Fair 23 Spanish Flyer

For more information or to request accommodations, please contact Elizabeth Wallish at elizabeth.wallish1@dc.gov
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SI NECESITA AYUDA EN SU IDIOMA, COMUNÍQUESE CONDDS.LANGUAGESERVICES@DC.GOV O LLAME AL 202-549-1710 ANTES DEL EVENTO PARA OBTENER LA ASISTENCIA DE UN INTÉRPRETE DE FORMA GRATUITA.

In-Person Event: Healthy Sleep Habits for Caregivers and Their Loved One’s Workshop
2023-07-21 09:00 - 12:15
FREE Workshop: Healthy Sleep Habits for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Brought to you by Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ Family Caregiver Support Program, in partnership with Carroll Community College

When: Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 9:00 am – 12:15 pm
Where: Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd., in Westminster (Room K100).
Cost: FREE, but registration is required.
Participants will learn about stages of sleep, sleep hygiene, ways to improve sleep and sleeping disorders. The Family Caregiver Support Program is designed to assist caregivers who are caring for family members over the age of 60 and grandparents raising grandchildren under the age of 18.
The class is open to caregivers and others interested in this topic. There is no cost for the class, but registration is required. A light breakfast will be provided. To register, please call Carroll Community College at 410-386-8100 or scan the QR code below. For more information, please contact Mary Jane Overby, Program Coordinator, at 410-386-3833 or moverby@carrollcountymd.gov.

WEBINAR: “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force
2023-07-25 12:00 - 13:00
The Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Technology First Task Force is excited to invite you to their first-ever monthly DDA “Tech Tuesday’s” lunch and learn series leading up to the anniversary of Maryland being a Technology First State.

During this monthly series, they will dive into how Marylanders with developmental disabilities can utilize various technologies to LIVE, WORK and PLAY in the communities of their choice.

Below is a brief description of the upcoming “Tech Tuesday” topics:
July 25, 2023: “Let’s Talk”- A Conversation with DDA Provider Service Teams and Shift, Inc.
This workshop will cover how to become a technology provider in Maryland and the benefits of education and certification offered through Shift, Inc. as a provider in a Technology First State. https://www.techfirstshift.com/
REGISTER
August 15, 2023: One-year Celebration of Maryland as a Technology First State
REGISTER
Need more information?
For questions about registering for the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA’s Director of Professional Development, Dr. Yemonja Smalls at yemonja.smalls@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA Director of Innovation, Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones2@maryland.gov .

WEBINAR: “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force
2023-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
The Maryland Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Technology First Task Force is excited to invite you to their first-ever monthly DDA “Tech Tuesday’s” lunch and learn series leading up to the anniversary of Maryland being a Technology First State.

During this monthly series, they will dive into how Marylanders with developmental disabilities can utilize various technologies to LIVE, WORK and PLAY in the communities of their choice.
The “Tech Tuesdays” Lunch and Learn Series with MDH/DDA Technology First Task Force is coming to a close with this final topic:
August 15, 2023: One-year Celebration of Maryland as a Technology First State
REGISTER
Need more information?
For questions about registering for the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA’s Director of Professional Development, Dr. Yemonja Smalls at yemonja.smalls@maryland.gov.
For questions regarding the DDA’s “Tech Tuesday” lunch and learn series, please reach out to DDA Director of Innovation, Stephanie Jones at stephanie.jones2@maryland.gov .

Happy Labor Day!
2023-09-04
Our office is closed in observance of Labor Day.

Webinar: ABLE Accounts and Special Need Trusts
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:30
FREE Webinar: Learn more about “ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts
Date: Tuesday, September 12th
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Did you know?
When planning for the future, both an ABLE account and a Special Needs Trust can both be used to allow for the accumulation of funds beyond the $2,000 asset limit without jeopardizing federal and means tested benefits.
People with disabilities and their families often find that they need multiple planning tools, such as a Special Needs Trust, as the standard annual contribution limit to the ABLE account is currently $17,000 per year. For contributions over $17,000, such as money received from settlements and inheritances, can be accommodated in a Special Needs Trust.
Register for this FREE webinar here to learn more about how ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts can be used as companion tools.

In-Person Event: 2023 Seniors on the Go Aging & Disabilities Expo in Carroll County
2023-09-13 09:00 - 14:00
Don’t miss the 2023 Carroll County Seniors on the Go Expo!
When: Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 from 9:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Carroll County Ag Center- Shipley Arena
Cost: FREE
Brought to you by the Carroll County Government’s Bureau of Aging and Disabilities, this FREE event is a great, fun way for older adults, people with disabilities, Veterans, and their caregivers to discover what is available in their communities. This year’s theme is Every Mind Matters: Empathy, Self-Care, Emotional Health and Exercise! Click here to learn more about the event or visit the Carroll County Seniors on the Go Expo Facebook page here.

Stop by and say hi at our TCS table – we’d love to meet you!
We hope to see you there!

Attention Carroll County Residents: Free Virtual Workshop for those living with Chronic Conditions
2023-09-20 17:30 - 20:00
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Conditions
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain.
Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks. A Virtual CHRONIC CONDITIONS self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Wednesday evenings 5:30 to 8:00pm beginning September 20, 2023.
Registration is required. For registration links or more information, visit the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

Attention Prince George's County Residents: Senior Picnic & Fitness Day at Six Flags
2023-09-22 10:00 - 14:00
Senior Picnic & Fitness Day at Six Flags
Date: Friday, September 22
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00pm, shuttle service starting at 9:00am
Who can participate: Prince George’s County Residents who are 60 years and older. Registration is required to attend. Register here through Friday, September 8.
For the first time ever, the Department of Family Services (DFS), in partnership with the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, is hosting the annual Senior Fitness Day and Picnic at Six Flags America in Bowie. This year’s event will be held on Friday, September 22, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Prince George’s County residents who are 60 years and older are encouraged to participate in this event that will feature dancing, fitness, food, and local vendors.
Please note that shuttle service to the Pavilion Area at Six Flags begins at 9:00 AM. Registered attendees are encouraged to follow signs to catch the tram shuttles at the entrance gate of the park. For assistance with registration or more information, call DFS’ Aging and Disabilities Services Division at 301-265-8421.

Let's Celebrate! It's the 20th Anniversary of Total Care Services, Inc.!
2023-09-29
On this day, we celebrate 20 years as a nonprofit organization serving people across Maryland and the District of Columbia. We are honored and blessed to be part of your lives. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual workshop series for those living with diabetes
2023-10-16 17:30 - 20:00
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual workshop series for those living with diabetes
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain. Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks.
A Virtual DIABETES self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Monday evenings 5:30 to 8:00pm beginning October 16, 2023.
Registration is required. For a registration link or for more information , visit Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

IN PERSON: 2023 Disability Tech Summit (Free Event)
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00
Don’t Miss the 2023 Disability Tech Summit!
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Hall D
Cost: FREE
Learn about Rendever, a virtual reality tool that’s helping people with disabilities overcome social isolation. From senior living communities to hospitals, the platform is being used to reduce depression and loneliness by fostering personal connections. Discover Thrive with ARTIE, an app that teaches life, social, and executive function skills to teens and adults with autism. Stop by DC Health’s booth to get your COVID and flu vaccinations and get your kids immunized too! There’s something for everyone.
Registration preferred:

IN-PERSON Transitioning Youth Resource Fair (Hosted by Prince George's County Public Schools Dept. of Special Education & PGC Provider Council)
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00
Attention Prince George’s County Students & Families:
What happens after high school? How can you start preparing today? Parents, teachers, youth with disabilities, and others can find lots of resources in one place! Come to the Transitioning Youth Resource Fair hosted by Prince George’s County Public Schools Department of Special Education and the Prince George’s County Provider Council:
When: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6pm – 8pm
Where: Largo High School, 505 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Register here.
Download the flyer: PG County TY Fair Flyer.10.24.2023

IN-PERSON: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Presents Transition Night 2023!
2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Calling All Students & Parents in Anne Arundel County:
Would you like to learn about supports and services available after high school?
Save the Date for Transition Night 2023!
Meet with AACPS, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and Coordinators of Community Services (like us!!)
When: Wednesday, October 25th from 6pm – 8pm
Where: Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD
Download the Flyer: Anne Arundel County TY Night Flyer.10.25.2023
We can’t wait to meet you!

NEW - Self-Direction Monthly Meetings with Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) will begin hosting monthly statewide Self-Direction meetings beginning on October 26, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
The first meeting will include the following topics:
• Purpose of meetings
• Standing agenda items
• FMCS presentations on their onboarding processes and workflows
• Invoice and timesheet reminders
Who should come:
• People self-directing and their families
• People considering self-direction and their families
• Support Brokers
• Nurses
• SDS Contractors and Vendors
• CCS
To plan for future sessions, they will conduct a survey during the meeting about what topics would be most important to you during future SDS meetings. Please join them for this first meeting to share your questions and suggestions!
REGISTER HERE

Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Pain
2023-11-06 13:00 - 15:30
Attention Carroll County Residents: FREE virtual Workshop for Those Living with Chronic Pain
Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities provides at NO COST the Evidence-Based Living Healthy, Living Well Program. Living Healthy, Living Well is a suite of self-management workshop series originally developed at Stanford University for those with Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain.
Living Healthy, Living Well meets for 2 1/2 hours a week for six weeks. A Virtual CHRONIC PAIN self-management workshop series is currently scheduled for Monday afternoons 1:00 to 3:30pm beginning November 06, 2023.
Registration is required. For registration links or more information, visit the Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities’ website at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy, email livinghealthy@carrollcountymd.gov or call 410-386-3818.

Veterans' Day - Thank you to all who served!
2023-11-10
Our office is closed in observance of Veterans’ Day. As the legal public holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. To all veterans: thank you for your service, selflessness, and bravery.

Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-23
Our office is closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope you all have a safe and happy holiday with your loved ones!

Office closed in lieu of Columbus Day
2023-11-24
Our office will be closed on Friday, November 24th in lieu of Columbus Day.

Office closed for Christmas - Happy Holidays!
2023-12-25
Our office is closed in observance of Christmas. We wish you and yours a happy holiday season!

Navigating Transitions Free Webinar: Empowering Families of Young Adults with Special Needs
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00
We invite all families of young adults with special needs to check out this free webinar from our friends at Anchor Home:
Webinar: Navigating Transitions: Empowering Families of Young Adults with Special Needs

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams

Registration link:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8ea069e5-7131-4a43-9629-d99e153e4e00@77b140f2-22a2-4eff-9111-1aea2af445d9
How to Join:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 297 742 583 182
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you encounter any technical difficulties or have questions during the webinar, our team will be available to assist you.

THIS WEEKEND! Come see TCS at the World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo!
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00
Hello!
Exciting news! TCS will be participating as an Exhibitor at the upcoming World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo on Saturday, April 13th, and we want YOU to join us! This event is all about supporting people of all ages and veterans with various disabilities and health conditions. With over 70 organizations and businesses coming together to provide invaluable resources and support for persons served and families, it’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and discover new possibilities.
Here are the details:

Event Name:
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo
(Brought to you by Caring Communities)

Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location:
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742

Cost:
3 ways to attend for FREE!

Register online HERE.
Print the ticket below.
Or show the free ticket on your phone.

Otherwise, admission is just $3 at the door.

Parking:
FREE

Last year, over 1,000 people from Maryland, DC, and Virginia attended, and this year promises to be even bigger and better! We don’t want you to miss out on this FREE event filled with informative workshops, interactive demonstrations, assistive technology showcases, and much more. We can’t wait to see you there!
Click here to print or show THIS FREE TICKET.

Blinded Veteran's Association VetTech Weekly Wednesday Webinars (Assistive Technology)
2024-04-18 14:00 - 15:30
The Blinded Veteran’s Association’s VetTech Program hosts Weekly Wednesday Webinars and VetTech Talks every Wednesday respectively at 2:00pm Eastern. These webinars are open to everyone and bring together AT developers and advocates with end-users to learn and share information about integrating AT solutions into our lives.
For more information about the Blinded Veteran’s Association’s VetTech Program, click here. For access to a link to enter the monthly meetings, click here or see below.
Meeting ID: 856 2590 9913
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Click to join via computer or smart phone.
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Get Air Trampoline Party – AUSOM Anne Arundel
2024-04-20 08:00 - 10:00
Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) Anne Arundel
TRAMPOLINE JUMP PARTY
April 20, 2024 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Air Trampoline Park, Glen Burnie, MD
The Autism Society of Maryland, in partnership with the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism and Get Air Trampoline Park, is hosting a FREE trampoline party. Autistic individuals of all ages and abilities and their families are invited to join them for a jump party​​​​​​​. CLICK HERE to register. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Check out other events from the Autism Society of Maryland HERE.

AUSOM Anne Arundel
UNA FIESTA DE TRAMPOLÍN
Abril 20, 2024 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Air Trampoline Park, Glen Burnie, MD
La Sociedad de Autismo de Maryland, en asociación con la Fundación Doug Flutie, Jr. para el Autismo y Get Air Trampoline Park, organiza una fiesta de trampolín GRATUITA. Invitamos a personas autistas de todas las edades y capacidades y a sus familias a unirse a nosotros en una fiesta de salto. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para registrarse.

In-Person Event: 2nd Annual Autism Parent Summit (Prince George's County Public Schools' Family Support Center)
2024-04-20 08:45 - 15:30 | John Carroll Administration Building, 1400 Nalley Terrace, Landover, MD, 20785, United States
Check out the 2nd Annual Autism Parent Summit | Collaborative Conversations: Let’s Talk About Transition.
Brought to you by Prince George’s County Public Schools Family Support Center and co-sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism ~ Parent’s Place of Maryland ~
Spectrum of Hope ~ SECAC-PG and The Office of Psychological Services.

When:
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where:
This event is in-person at:
John Carroll Administration Building
1400 Nalley Terrace
Landover, MD 20785

Cost:
FREE

Register Here:
https://pathfindersforautism.org/collaborative-conversations-summit-2024/ or to register by phone, contact us at 301-431-5675.
Featured Speaker: Zosia Zaks M.ED., C.R.C
Zosia Zaks, M.Ed., C.R.C., has more than 20 years of experience supporting hundreds of teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum and with related conditions to live and work in their communities. From 2013 to 2022, he served as Manager of Programs and Education at the Hussman Center for Autistic Adults at Towson University, where he also built an on-campus work readiness program; developed a support program for autistic students; and taught disability social justice courses designed to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and build a more inclusive society. Mr. Zaks brings unique perspectives to professional projects and training as a disability counselor, an autistic self-advocate, and a parent of two neurodivergent children.
Download the flyer here: FSC Autism Summit Flyer 2024_Combined Final
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Join the Autism Society of Maryland for Yoga Together! (In Person)
2024-04-20 14:00 - 15:00
Join the Autism Society of Maryland for an In-Person Yoga Class. Perfect for or ages 6+ with an adult caregiver

FREE! Drop-in. Advance registration is not required.
In person classes will be held from 2:00pm – 3:00pm on:

April 20, 2024
May 11, 2024
June 8, 2024

Made possible through a grant from The Hussman Foundation.
Yoga Center of Columbia
8950 State Route 108, Suite 109, Columbia, MD 21045
No registration required. Please arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time to sign in.
View the Autism Society of Maryland’s full calendar of events HERE.
