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UMD Community Forum: Powering Autistic Individuals' Future Through Research and Technology

What should we build together? Research and technology to power autistic futures. Event Details:

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SIGNA's 10th Anniversary Celebration

SIGNA is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and we’d love to see you there. Schedule 5:30 PM – Doors open

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Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Powell

Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Powell, who will be moderating the ISTAART Sensory Health and Cognition Professional Interest Area webinar, “The Basics of Hearing and its Relationship with Cognition and Dementia,” on March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Aphasia Happy Hour

Join the UMD Aphasia Group for an Aphasia Happy Hour, a relaxed chance to connect, chat, and build community in a supportive, welcoming space. Whether you’re living with aphasia, supporting a loved one, or involved with the group, this is an easy way to meet others and spend time together outside of the usual routine.

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