Interactive Classical Concert and Summer Programs for Juniors and Seniors with Disabilities preparing for College or Employment

Music for Autism Concert   May 6, 2012, at the Ivymount School, in Rockville, MD.  This fabulous afternoon feature the Capitol Woodwind Quintet, in an interactive, autism friendly concert.  Excerpts include Peter and the Wolf, narrated by the National Symphony's Holly Hamilton.  Concert is free but reservations are requested.  Webpage:  musicforautism.org

(The following info is provided by Kathy R.)
The Maryland State Department of Education Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers three summer programs helping high school juniors and seniors with disabilities prepare for college or employment:

• Mastering a Successful Transition (MAST)-A program for students with learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders who are interested in attending college.
• All About College Exploration (ACE)-A program for students who are blind or who have a significant vision loss who are interested in attending college.
• Work and Volunteer Experience (WAVE)-A program for students who are deaf or hard of hearing who are not planning to attend college.

Students with the appropriate disabilities must be registered with DORS to participate. Those already registered may be referred to a program by his/her DORS counselor; to register your child, contact your local DORS office, http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors

For info on DORS' Workforce & Technology Center, which administers these programs:  

http://www.dors.state.md.us/NR/rdonlyres/8EE30C8B-0467-4C33-8F61 9AB7C4624F55/0/WTC_2011.pdf or call 410-554-9442/888.554.0334, TTY/TDD 410.554.9411 or email dors@dors.state.md.us.

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