Autism Equity Initiative in Prince George's County
Prince George's County
Summary
A briefing on how widespread dementia is in the county, presented with the Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Family Services. It informs future county services and support for affected families.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $285,000 in initial costs, plus a related $500,000 early connections autism program allocation.
Residents living with dementia and their caregivers and families.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Public Safety, Health and Human Services - Oct 6, 2026
Families with autistic children struggle to navigate fragmented, expensive services. This resolution would centralize data on an autism services dashboard, create a sensory-friendly library pilot, and form a nine-member advisory workgroup to guide the effort.
County Council - Oct 6, 2026
The adopted resolution launches a countywide autism equity effort with inclusive public infrastructure, better data reporting and an advisory workgroup, backed by about $285,000 initially.
County Council - Feb 24, 2026
A briefing on how widespread dementia is in the county, presented with the Alzheimer's Association and the Department of Family Services. It informs future county services and support for affected families.
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