Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities Newsletter – 2023, Issue 4

Director’s Message

Happy fall! We invite you to read our quarterly newsletter to learn about all the latest news from the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD), Kennedy Krieger Institute and the community.

COVID-19 Resources

Please take a moment to read these important pandemic-related resources from state and national agencies and organizations. Topics include research on Long COVID and accessible COVID-19 resources from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

Resource Roundup

Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

IDDRC* Corner

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC) at Kennedy Krieger Institute supports any investigator conducting research on intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at the Institute, regardless of independent funding status.

Autism Research and Engagement Core News

There are a lot of exciting things happening within the Autism Research and Engagement Core.

People On the Go Maryland Update

People On the Go (POG) Maryland, a group of self-advocates with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has several updates to share in this issue of the newsletter.

Training Update

The MCDD is excited to sponsor several trainees this fall.

A Reflection on Inclusive Faith Support in Jewish Faith Communities

As a trainee at the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD), I had the opportunity to attend the event “Jewish Voices for Inclusion, Celebrating our Dignified Differences” on September 7, 2023, in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) Expansion: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Services

For many patients at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a lifeline, offering crucial support to vulnerable populations.