Institute for Well-Being at Towson University

04/01/2026

It’s Autism Acceptance Month 💙

Autism acceptance goes beyond awareness. It is about action.

It means honoring neurodiversity, listening to autistic voices, creating inclusive environments, and valuing different ways of thinking.

Hussman Center for Adults with Autism - Towson University

03/23/2026

Follow along to lean more about what we offer at the IWB!

09/03/2025

Designation highlights TU’s leadership in autism education, research, community support

08/01/2025

We are hiring and looking for someone new to join our team!

07/18/2025

The Institute for Well-Being is hiring a Program Manager & Clinical Coordinator to support our Occupational Therapy Center and the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism. We are looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist to fill this role.

https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLnUJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvZIuspxUq5Jwg3_CfdEfxckzGct4uX1DlHg-6bYVvpZmUcRWai4S_fHVtMl_aem_W_3297EPcddH-xUcvZYERwi

04/25/2025

Thank you to the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism Art Program for your beautiful creations that now enhance the entrance to our childrens area.

04/17/2025

We are gearing up for summer. Are you an OT looking for part-time pediatric work in a fun energetic atmosphere? Contact us now!

03/19/2025

Check out the Autism Hiring Program offered through the Institute for Well-Being’s Hussman Center for Adults with Autism. Read about the positive impact of this program.

The Autism Hiring Program helps autistic adults gain employability skills and employers gain management skills to set each other up for success

01/24/2025

Check out the Community Health & Resilience in Parkinson’s Program (CHRP) at the Institute for Well-Being.

The Community Health & Resilience in Parkinson’s program includes weekly group meetings, strategies for health maintenance, social and emotional support, daily life skills training to promote independence at home and in the community, client/care partner education, and full body movement during the sessions. Our goal is to create a sense of community, provide ongoing support for those living with PD, and to support student learning opportunities regarding PD. Enrollment is now open for the spring! Sessions will be held on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 PM.

The CHRP program is led by Lauren Zahner MS, OTR/L. Lauren is an occupational therapist with over 12 years of experience. She currently works as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Towson University and worked for years with individuals with Parkinson’s at a local hospital. Lauren is certified in LSVT BIG and has completed Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s through the Parkinson’s Foundation. If you are interested, contact Lauren Zahner at 410-704-7300 or email iwb@towson.edu.

11/25/2024

We are now accepting applications for the Winter/Spring 2025 Cohort of the Autism Hiring Program! Use the QR code or the following link to the Autism Hiring Program webpage via the Autism Society of Maryland for more details on the program and to access our online application: Autism Hiring Program - Autism Society of Maryland

If you have questions or are interested in joining our upcoming AHP information session(December 4th at 5:30PM), contact Kimberly Hubscher at khubscher@towson.edu or 410-704-4021.

09/06/2024

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09/04/2024

We are pleased to announce that the Autism Hiring Program has a new partnership with Hussman Center for Adults with Autism - Towson University. This new partnership is for Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents.

The application deadline is 1-Week away. Apply by September 11th to be considered for the fall cohort session: https://towson.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxqOQfmpe4Lm5n0

This 10-week program is open to applicants who have an Autism diagnosis, a high school degree/GED, certifications, some college and/or college degree(s), and to applicants who are not currently receiving services from DDA, DORS, an agency, or employment specialist.

For more information please visit: https://buff.ly/48yANUc. For questions or concerns please contact: Linda Hoyt at linda.hoyt@autismsocietymd.org

The Autism Hiring Program is an initiative of the Autism Society of Maryland. The expansion of the program to Towson University and the Hussman Center for Adults With Autism is funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Employment and Training Administration.