About Us
The Autism Society of Baltimore-Chesapeake is a volunteer organization founded in 1976. We were created to help serve the Autism community in Baltimore. Our organization provides information, advocacy and support for families and individuals.
The Baltimore-Chesapeake affiliate is part of a national network. The Autism Society’s mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. As the nation’s oldest leading grassroots Autism organization, the Autism Society and its 75 local affiliates serve over half a million members of the Autism community each year. It envisions a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it – including education, advocacy efforts, and supports and services throughout their lifespan. For more information, go to www.autismsociety.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
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Baltimore Police Department, Autism Society Baltimore-Chesapeake announce communication facilitator partnership
"Baltimore, Md. (Feb. 1, 2024) – The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) and the Autism Society Baltimore-Chesapeake announce the development of the First Responder’s Communication Facilitator. The BPD will be the first law enforcement agency in Maryland to provide this user-friendly communication booklet to its officers. The Department will initially distribute 2,000 copies. The handout is designed to facilitate communications between BPD officers and non-speaking members of the community, including those on the autism spectrum. Without a means for clear communication, these individuals could be at high risk for negative interactions with law enforcement. The organizations worked together to provide officers with a tangible, useful, functional tool to have on hand when responding to calls for service. Successful officer interactions with [...]