Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.
- United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication: “AAC Peer Support Models”
- Maryland Matters: “Advocates See Progress for People With Disabilities, See Room for Improvement”
- Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology: “AI & Disability Inclusion Toolkit”
- The Coordinating Center: “Assistive Technology (AT) Resources in Maryland”
- Simons Powering Autism Research: “Autism and the College Experience”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “Autism Disclosure Cards”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Autism in Girls: Free Screening Test”
- Child Mind Institute: “Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling”
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability”
- Family Voices®: “Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities”
- National Rehabilitation Information Center: “Customized Employment Services May Offer Youth With Disabilities a Path to Competitive Integrated Employment and Independence”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Easy Accommodations for Kids With ADHD: Free Downloadable Card”
- CDC: “Emergency Preparedness and Disability Inclusion”
- Easterseals: “Empowered and Disabled: Why I Don’t Like ‘Special Needs’”
- Family Voices®: “Family Voices En Español Magazine”
- Office of Disability Employment Policy: “Helping Workers With Disabilities Get Ahead Through Good Jobs: A Toolkit of Practical Strategies”
- Child Mind Institute: “How to Work Well With Your Child’s Teacher”
- Institute on Community Integration: “Impact: Feature Issue on Addiction and IDD”
- Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education: “Inclusionists Discuss Strategies and Stories in Education Panel”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “Interactive Online Workshop: When They Wander or Run Away”
- National Down Syndrome Society: “Mental Health & Down Syndrome”
- National Conference of State Legislatures: “Mental Health in the Workforce Toolkit”
- Institute for Exceptional Care: “National Roadmap for Disability-Inclusive Healthcare”
- Disability Scoop: “Nationwide Shortage of Special Educators Plagues Districts”
- Proof Positive: “Navigating Autism as an Asian American”
- Pathfinders for Autism: “PFA Tips: Medication Management and ASD (Part 1)”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Policing the Neurodivergent—Safely"
- Medscape Medical News: “See the Medical World Through Neurodivergent Doctors’ Eyes”
- National Center for Cultural Competence: “Self-Assessments”
- Administration for Community Living: “Taking Action on the Disability Community’s Most Critical and Urgent Priorities”
- Disability Support Services: “Understanding Recent Updates to SSA Disability Benefits”
- Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems: “Video Series: Inclusive Technology Systems”
- American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland: “Waving My Disability Pride Flag All Around”
- The Parents’ Place of Maryland: “Well Visit Planner”
- Social Security Administration: “Youth Toolkit”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time. Your Child Is Having a Hard Time.”
Request Resources Near You
The Resource Finder is a project of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD) and offers a person-centered service, helping people locate resources based on their individual needs. Individuals with disabilities, families and professionals seeking resources on intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and related disorders can contact the Resource Finder for assistance. The Resource Finder program coordinator can help with locating service providers, child care, recreational activities, financial resources and much more. Visit the Resource Finder’s website to learn more and to submit an online resource request.