2017 Community School of Maryland Prom

On May 19, 2017 Community School of Maryland (CMS) students came to the rescue during our Superhero themed prom. This was CSM’s 6th annual Prom event. Students and their families enjoyed a great night of music and dancing. The DJ did an amazing job catering to our student’s needs and handed out prizes to all…

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Javier’s Arena Football Experience

My father and I went to Baltimore to see the inaugural home opener for the newest team of the Arena Football League, the Baltimore Brigade. I’m a big sports fan. The month before, I went to the Verizon Center to see the other new team of the Arena Football League, the Washington Valor. This was…

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CSAAC Presents its Benefit Gala featuring The Midtown Men (In Concert) Saturday, October 7th, 2017 8:00PM!

CSAAC Presents its Benefit Gala featuring The Midtown Men (In Concert) Saturday, October 7th, 2017 8:00PM! Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/midtown-men THE MIDTOWN MEN – 4 Stars From The Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys Critics are calling THE MIDTOWN MEN: “Terrific“- Sirius/XM “Inspired!” – NY Daily News “The real deal!” – Tommy James…

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CSAAC Staff Awards Dinner

On Thursday, May 18, 2017, the CSAAC Board of Directors hosted an awards dinner in recognition of excellence throughout CSAAC!  All CSAAC staff go above and beyond the call of duty every day, supporting individuals with autism in a variety of ways!  The staff that were recognized exceeded their job duties and went above and…

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Spring Fling Dance Party

On Friday, April 28, 2017, CSAAC celebrated the season of spring with a Spring Fling Dance Party! Students and adults in CSAAC’s Residential Program gathered in the gymnasium at The Community School of Maryland to kick off the start of a beautiful season. The party featured delicious South American cuisine, and a DJ that played…

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Recognizing Autism Awareness Month

Councilmember Craig Rice was joined by the full Council, Madison House Autism Foundation, CSAAC, and Kids Enjoy Exercise Now Foundation to recognize Autism Awareness Month and to promote “Autism After 21 Day”, which will take place on April 21. Thanks to all of our community partners who work each and every day to provide services…

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Valor Football Night Out

On April 7, 2017, individuals in the residential program – Javier, Gary, and Paul – along with Director of Facilities Management Craig Pardini, Residential Coordinator Jose Dos-Santos and Direct Support Staff Sam Morris, took an outing to watch Washington Valor Arena Football!  The individuals had a great time and fulfilled one of their many goals in life…

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CSAAC In-Focus Program Expansion

In-Focus founder and instructor, Craig Pardini, has initiated an expansion of the In-Focus program that aims to provide more individuals with an interest in the arts, an opportunity to participate in the program.  This expansion will add more community based photo assignments and provide individuals with resources that will afford them the opportunity to express themselves and…

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Holiday Ball

CSAAC families and friends celebrated the Holiday Ball Party with a formal dinner dance on December 16, 2016. After the buffet dinner, accompanied by an array of holiday tunes, guests danced to more contemporary music until Santa Wayne Talt  appeared bearing gifts for all of the attendees. Special thanks to Residential Director Sam Asiamah and the…

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CSAAC Easy Food Prep

CSAAC offers a variety of life skills classes.  One of the many classes offered is the “easy food prep” class, instructed by Christopher Wedding and Kerri Kimbrell-Silva.  With the help of the instructors and the staff, this class gives the individuals an opportunity to prepare healthy snacks.  The individuals have prepared such snacks as fruit…

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