Check out the latest roundup of resources for individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.
- Time: “11 Ways to Respond When Someone Insults a Loved One’s Disability”
- ADDitude Magazine: “9 Ways IEPs Fall Apart: A Troubleshooting Guide for ADHD Accommodations”
- Psychology Today: “A Neurodiversity Affirmative Approach for Professionals”
- Technology to Unlock Potential: “Assistive Technology Assessment – Find the Right Tools”
- Disability Scoop: “Astronaut With Disability Cleared to Go to Space Station”
- The Color of Autism Foundation: “Connecting Families to Trauma Informed and Culturally Competent Support”
- University of California, San Francisco: “Everybody Communicates: Toolkit for Accessing Communication Assessments, Funding, and Accommodations”
- Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center: “Fair Pay, Dignity, and Equality Should Never Be Negotiable: The Role of Centers for Independent Living in Advancing Competitive, Integrated Employment”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Free Template: Introduce Your Child to Camp Counselors”
- The Parents’ Place of Maryland: “Helping Kids Cope With Crisis”
- The Kids Mental Health Foundation: “How to Find a Mental Health Provider”
- Disability Support Services: “How to Gather the Right Evidence for Your SSDI Application”
- The Baltimore Banner: “Hundreds Rally in Annapolis Against Developmental Disabilities Administration Cuts”
- Child Mind Institute: “Learning Disability Diagnosis and English Language Learners”
- National Federation of the Blind: “Making Meta Accessible: Update on Latest Improvements”
- University of Minnesota: “New Impact on Self-Direction"
- Child Mind Institute: “Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Kids”
- Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD): “Reducing Turnover With Better Data”
- GreatSchools: “Reinforcing Your Child’s IEP Goals Over the Summer”
- Virginia Commonwealth University: “Social Emotional Learning and Transition”
- The Parent’s Place of Maryland: “Supported Decision-Making for Youth and Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)”
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: “The Informed Consent Process for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”
- Psychology Today: “The Power of Representation”
- Yahoo Finance: “These Little-Known Bank Accounts Allow Americans With Disabilities to Save and Invest”
- ThinkCollege: “‘Think Higher. Think College’ Campaign Video”
- ADDitude Magazine: “Universal Design for Learning: 5 Strategies That Benefit Neurodiverse Students”
- Psychology Today: “What Happens When an Autism Screening Flags More Mild Cases”
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 website to learn more and to submit an online resource request.