Meeting with the Maryland Department of Public Defenders
Michelle Grimes and Joyce Benjamin of AFYI met with Mary Pizzo Assistant Public Defender of the Department of Public Defenders and Forensic Mental Health Supervisor in Baltimore about doing a…
AFYI Tours PGC Detention Center
In preparation for training of officers and staff of PGC Detention Center in Upper Marlboro, Dr. Persaud took AFYI on a tour and explanation of what takes place when Police…
Bowie Police Dept. training on Autism Safe Interactions and Recognition
AFYI appreciates the interest and action of Chief Nesky of the Bowie PD to have training for all officers on Autism recognition and interactions. Michelle Grimes and Brad and Kenny…
Dr. Ainisha Persaud Dept. of Corrections Psychologist- Meeting
Autism FYI Org met with Dr. Persaud of the PGCDOC to discuss training of Officers about Autism and how recognize and interact safely in the Corrections environment. We appreciate their…
Calvert County Maryland Coalition of Families- presentation by AFYI
Joyce and Michelle attended a Calvert County Md Coalition of families meeting to share AFYI’s programs and resources to families with special needs children. We appreciate the opportunity.
C. Elizabeth Reig Resource Fair for teachers and parents.
C. Elizabeth Reig held a great Resource fair to introduce parents and teachers to the available resources in the community. AFYI is always happy to be invited!!
Crisis intervention Training
AFYI trains with the Sante’ Group in Crisis intervention techniques and topics. Brad and Kenny always go to help provide a face, a person, a connection for officers to remember…
Autism Training for Prince George’s County Department of Corrections
AFYI introduces training to the PGCDOC
AFYI presents to Chiefs of Police of Prince George’s County
AFYI was proud to present our programs, mission, and concerns to the Chiefs of Police in Prince George’s County. We encouraged them to train, train, train, about Autism as the…
Crabtoberfest!!! Annual Fundraiser
AFYI’s second “Crabtoberfest” was a big success. From the ticket sales, set up, crab feast and auction. Guests were stuffed with the best crabs by Crab Galley, beer, wine, sodas,…