Recorded Seminars & Workshops

IEP Know your Rights Recording Available!

October 22nd, 2024

If you missed the recent webinar on IEP Rights, no worries… we recorded it for you! Special thanks to Leslie Seid Margolis, Managing Attorney and Policy Counsel from Disability Rights Maryland for presenting this to our families again this year. Recording run time is 1:29.

Click here to watch the Zoom recording!

IEP Rights Webinar Flyer

What To Do If Your Child Is Arrested, presented with the Autism Society of Maryland (Howard | Montgomery | Anne Arundel)

September 23, 2024

A revealing session that promises to enlighten you with the do’s, the don’ts and what to be aware of if your loved one is arrested. Panelists represent public safety, parents, autistics, attorney’s and community members who will share their stories, best practices and advice on what to do if your child/autistic adult is arrested. There is great strength in knowledge from the experienced. So let’s build a community of knowledgeable support for positive outcomes.

Moderator: Carlean Ponder, Autism Society of America, Social Justice Center

Panelists:

Brian Kelmar , Parent of an Autistic son. President, and Cofounder of  Decriminalize Developmental Disabilities, Richmond, VA

Kimber D.  Watts, Supervising Attorney, Forensic Mental Health Division, Office of Public Defender, State of Maryland

Deana Krizan, Director of Compliance and Organizational Development, Baltimore Crisis Center  

Jeremiah Josey, Self-Advocate, and Simone Greggs, Jeremiah’s Mom

Darian Senn-Carter, Ed.D., Director, Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute, School of Business and Law, Anne Arundel Community College

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Resource List

Slides: Baltimore Crisis Response

Slides: Decriminalize Developmental Disabilities (D3)

Resource List: Brian Kelmar

What to do if Your Child is Arrested Webinar Flyer